POSTED: August 21 , 202 6

CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, August 28 , 202 6

COMPETITION # S S 202 6 - 3 5

EDUCATION ASSISTANT(S) – Elementary

Postings for the 202 6 -202 7 School Year

Effective September 8, 2026 until the return of the incumbent

Ridgeview Elementary

29.5 hours per week

Salary starts at $33.15/hr at Step 1, plus 16% in lieu of benefits

Why West Vancouver Schools?
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.

Summary of Duties:
Reporting to the District Administrator/Designate, the Education Assistant-Individual(s) participates as a member of a team and assists in the ongoing planning and implementing of adaptations and strategies as outlined in the student Individualized Education Plan (IEP), primarily within the classroom or learning support room, under the direction of the classroom teacher/ Learning Support Teacher (LST). These positions may require the maintenance of a constant state of vigilance in order to ensure the personal safety of student(s) and/ or staff. Certain positions may also be required to provide personal assistance and care and/ or position, wheelchair transfer and implement behaviour safety plans. The requirements will vary depending on the individual student(s) assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:





Grade 12 Graduation

Post-secondary training such as Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses

Recent experience & training supporting ABA program

Individual postings may require specialized courses or skills

Proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with parents, teachers and students with exceptional needs

Ability to operate various types of special equipment

Individual postings may require the ability to facilitate the movement and positioning of students Valid B.C. Driver's license

Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments

Positive organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

Ability and dedication in working with students with diverse physical, social and cognitive needs

Some knowledge of standard office equipment including personal computers for instructional use

OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
Site Specific Considerations:
The successful applicants will have training and experience working with a wide variety of children with special needs including those with learning disabilities, multiple handicapping conditions, challenging behaviours and autism. Personal care may be required. May be required to support community services (eg swimming, bowling, etc). May be required to drive.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.

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