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Education Assistant - Strathcona Elementary
Posted on
September 14, 2024
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School District #39 (Vancouver)
Job details
<p><p>The Vancouver Board of Education welcomes applications for:<p>Education Assistant - Strathcona Elementary<p>(School & Student Support A)<p> <p> Start Date : Immediately<p>Location : Strathcona Elementary<p>Position Type : Permanent/Continuing<p>Working Months : September to June each year <p>Hours : 6.5 hours per day<p>Salary : $32.62 per hour<p>+ Extensive Benefits Package & Municipal Pension Plan<p><p><p><p> <p>At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada?s most diverse school systems.<p>With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??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.<p>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. The VSB?s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in the 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 https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.<p><p><p>In this position, you will: <p><p> Provide school & student support to assist school as assigned<p> 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<p> Evaluate and maintain records of student progress; discuss with team members any changes which may be made to an individual student's program<p> Support parent engagement by organizing workshops and events<p> Coordinate with community agencies as required<p> Organize and participate in a wide variety of field trips, sports, social, recreational and craft activities<p> Support students in community-based programming such as work experience, travel training, and relevant community outings<p> Provide support to students with respect to their social and emotional problems<p> Supervise students, as required, and deal with disciplinary problems as they occur<p> Prepare instructional aid materials; set up and operates instructional aid equipment<p> Perform other work within the job band as required<p> <p> <p><p>Qualifications: <p><p> Completion of Grade 12<p> Completion of a recognized Special Education Assistant program or related field and over two (2) months of experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience<p> Sound knowledge of the issues and needs in educating students with intellectual, behavioural and/or physical challenges and educational/developmental psychology and behaviour management<p> Ability to effectively assist educators in behaviour management, individual skill development and the integration process<p> Required to provide personal assistance to meet students? needs and able to lift and position students of varying weights<p> Must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational Fi
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LocationVancouver, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
Jobillico
#14327730
Advertised until
2024-10-13
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