Education Assistant

The Burnaby School District is seeking qualified Education Assistants for on-call assignments.

Education Assistants are responsible for providing support for students in and out of the classroom, and within the community.

Specifically, assistance is provided in the following :

• Behaviour management
• Curriculum implementation
• Social skills development
• Personal care
• Physical assistance

To be considered, candidates must have the following :

Required Qualifications :

• Successful completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance (eg. Education Assistant Program);
• One (1) year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and / or
• experience;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job

Hourly Rate : $35.11 per hour.

If you are passionate about supporting students to succeed and pride yourself in promoting an inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.

Please submit a complete application package, which should include your cover letter, resume, and any supporting documentation including proof of completion of program and any related courses / certificates (i.

e. EA, ABA, POPARD, NVCI, etc.).

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.

Successful completion of a criminal record search is a legislated requirement and will be completed upon hire. We thank all applicants for this position, however, only those individuals under consideration will be contacted.