Education Assistant Secondary Life Skills Program Male Required

THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR :

EDUCATION ASSISTANT - SECONDARY LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM - MALE REQUIRED

(School & Student Support A SSA EA)

School Location : TBA

Working Months : September to June each year

Salary : $32.62 per hour6.5 hours / day 5 days / week

Permanent Positions : Receive a comprehensive benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) Vancouver Employee Savings Plan Extended Health Dental Group Life Long Term Disability Vacation & Gratuity Days.

Only male applicants will be considered for this position due to personal care requirements including toileting for male students in the Life Skills Program.

THE ORGANIZATION : VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD

With deep gratitude and respect we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xmkym (Musqueam) Swxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

At the VSB we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large urban school district the VSB is one of Canadas most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District more than 7700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students needs applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. The VSBs 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 with students overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning doing this work we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them their families and the broader community. For more information about our school district visithttps : / / OPPORTUNITY : EDUCATION ASSISTANT VARIOUS PERMANENT & TEMPORARY POSITIONS

(School & Student Support A SSA)

For 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

There are currently full-time permanent positions and full-time temporary positions available at various locations with the District.

There are currently temporary positions (ending 27 June 2025) available at the following locations :

In this position you will :

• Provide school & student 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
• Jointly evaluate and maintain records of student progress through communication log; discusses with team members any changes which may be made to an individual students program
• Communicate and engage with community agencies as required
• Participate in a wide variety of field trips sports social recreational and craft activities
• Support students in community-based programming such as work experience travel training and relevant community outings
• Provide support to students with respect to their social and emotional needs
• Supervise students as required and redirect and provide guidance as they occur
• Assist in preparing instructional aid materials (e.g. visual aides); set up and operate instructional aid equipment
• Perform other work within the job band as assigned

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following are an asset :

COMPENSATION

The salary is $32.62 per hour 6.5 hours / day 5 days / week plus a comprehensive benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) Vancouver Employee Savings Plan Extended Health Dental Group Life Long Term Disability Vacation & Gratuity Days. Working months are September to June each year.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE

TO APPLY

To be considered for this position please apply via and include a cover letter and resume along with your application to this competition.

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.

Additional Information for Applicants :

As a public body the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) RSBC 1996 c.165 as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications experience and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided conduct reference checks and / or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information please email .

The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore each applicant may wish to provide on a voluntary basis information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.

Key Skills

Environmental Safety,Feed,Lotus Notes,Administrative Services,Activex

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1