Permanent Education Assistant On-Call Positions - School and Student Support A

The Vancouver Board of Education welcomes applications for:

Permanent Education Assistant On-Call

(School & Student Support A, SSA, EA)

Location: School TBA

September to June each year

$32.62 per hour, 6.5 hours/day, 5 days/week

+Extensive Benefits Package & Municipal Pension

For more information about the role of an EA (SSA) within the VSB see the following videos provided by Langara College: Role of an On-Call SSA, Role of an EA in a Secondary School, Secondary Life Skills

Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position

At VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, VSB is one of Canada's most diverse school systems.

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk?y?m (Musqueam), S?wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 107 schools and programs, where more than 50,000 students learn and grow.

Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. More than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students' needs, applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. VSB's culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics. Students' overall well-being and sense of belonging are equally important. We strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we seek to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. Our work is guided by the VSB Education Plan and grounded in the embedded equity statement. For more information about our school district, visit

In this position, you will:

Provide SSA support to assist school as assigned

Under the direction of a senior member of the team, implement individual programs and contracts for students who are unable to function in a regular classroom setting

Evaluate and maintain records of student progress and discuss any changes to be made to to their program

Support parent engagement by organizing workshops and events

Coordinate with community agencies as required

Organize and participate in a variety of field trips, sports, social, recreational and craft activities

Support students in community-based work experience, travel training, and relevant community outings

Support students with social/emotional challenges and with unexpected behaviours (physical/verbal)

Prepare instructional aid materials

Perform other work within the job band as required

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12

Completion of a Special Education Assistant program or related field and over two (2) months of experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience

Lift and position students up to 35 pounds

Run after a student to avert them from danger

Provide personal care (including diaper changes, feeding etc)

Available to work full-time Monday to Friday

Where applicable, must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid Certificate and will be required to perform Occupational First Aid duties if assigned by the Principal. OFA attendants may, at the direction of Employee Services, be required to perform emergency coverage at other locations

Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written

The following are an asset:

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (e.g., CPI or MANDT)

An excellent practicum or work evaluation

Experience using techniques of Applied Behaviour Analysis

Completion of POPARD coursework

Ability to speak a second language

Your application must include:

Cover letter

Resume

A copy of your Work Permit or PR Card (if you are not a Canadian Citizen)

Reports/Evaluations: Recent EA

graduates must include all Practicum Reports

References -name, phone

number and email address of direct supervisors

Recent EA Graduates (5 in total) :

1.

Supervisors from your practicum(s) and

2.

Supervisor/Manager from your last two places of employment

Experienced

EAs: current

Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator and/or your most

recent employer. We do

not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references.

This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Itinerant Assignment:

A School & Student Support worker is hired to work throughout the Vancouver School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties. Although in posted vacancies specific reference may be made to a school and to the duties associated with that assignment, Employee Services may transfer staff within the system in certain circumstances as deemed appropriate.

Note for current VSB Employees:

This position is available to on-call employees only. Successful candidates will be assigning jobs within the District as necessary.

We do not notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application. Applicants will be contacted directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Register on Make a Future:

2. Create a profile

3. Click on Job Postings then click Search

4. Select the Job you are qualified for

5. Answer ALL job posting questions then click Apply

6. Upload ALL supporting documents

7. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted