Bilingual (French & English) Education Assistant

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

FRENCH AND ENGLISH FLUENCY

CONTINUING)

School District No. 42 (SD42) meets the learning needs of approximately 16,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions.

With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools.

It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life-long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.

SD42 is looking for bilingual (French and English) qualified applicants interested in working as an Education Assistant at Laity View Elementary School effective as soon as possible.

Oral and written fluency in English and French are required, as well as meeting the qualifications to work as an Education Assistant.

The successful applicant will possess :

Successful completion of Grade 12 plus the Special Education Teaching Assistant program or equivalent, plus successful experience working with individuals with special needs.

Knowledge of behaviour management, conflict resolution and restraining techniques plus a variety of learning strategies and the ability to assist in modifying curriculum to suit individual student’s needs.

May be required to have basic signing at a level appropriate to the Hearing Impaired student.

Ability to function and communicate effectively as a member of a team in the support of complex programs requiring a high degree of courtesy, discretion and maintenance of confidentiality with a wide variety of school personnel, students and parents.

Flexibility, patience, stamina, emotional stability and maturity to assist students with a variety of challenges to develop to their maximum potential.

Sufficient physical strength, health and coordination to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

May be required to have a valid B.C. Driver’s License.

This is a continuing appointment beginning as soon as possible, working 28 hours per week, while school is in session. The rate of pay is $34.

73 / Hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package, and a 4% hourly language premium will apply for qualified applicants.

In your application, please include your :

Resume and Cover Letter (preferably in PDF format),

District Application Form,

All Supporting Documentation,

Please quote posting #C2425-247 in your application.

For more information about our School District please visit : http : / / www.sd42.ca / our-district /

Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.