High School Educational Assistant (Full-time)OverviewVancouver Christian School is a diverse K-12 independent school located in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of 945 students, VCS has been shaping lives through Christ-centred education for over 75 years. It is committed to nurturing students’ academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth, equipping them to live lives of transformation and service.Position OverviewThe role involves working full-time with high school students from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm, Monday to Friday. The Educational Assistant is supervised by the High School Inclusive Education Coordinator and collaborates with teachers and staff to support student learning.Key ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively with teachers, counsellors, and the Educational Support Services team to support assigned student(s) using a strength‑based approach.Advocate for an inclusive approach to each student’s educational journey.Demonstrate effective verbal, non‑verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills while maintaining confidentiality.Show organizational skills, ethical behaviour, and accountability in a school environment.Familiarize oneself with students’ specific learning needs and preferences to build positive relationships that enhance learning support.Assist students requiring ongoing, long‑term support through plans developed by the School‑Based Team, working under the direction of teachers and professional staff.Support specific plans such as IEPs, Behaviour Action Plans, Emergency Response Plans,



and Individualised Health Care Plans.Provide personal care or medical support to students as required and permitted by regulations and school policy.Support students (including non‑verbal or minimally verbal) in a life‑skills program, including teaching skills such as public transportation, traffic safety, meal preparation, personal care, community services, social skills, communication, and emotional self‑regulation.Plan and implement relevant activities or projects (e.G., gardening, pop‑up café/shop) and modified lessons for literacy, math, PHE, music, art, foods, science, etc., in collaboration with the life‑skills teacher.Apply recommendations and tools from paraprofessionals (Speech Language Pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behavioural consultants) and operate specialized devices and equipment.Facilitate the participation of all students with learning differences in classroom activities, keeping students engaged in a range of activities, and encouraging intellectual, emotional, academic, and social development.Provide support individually or in small groups in or outside the classroom in the least intrusive environment.Assist classroom activities,



keep lines of communication open with staff, evaluate and track student progress, and assist teachers in assembling and constructing support materials.Model skills and attitudes to encourage learning and teach executive functioning, socio‑emotional regulation, study skills, self‑advocacy, and other skills.Participate in the Christian community, including leading pastoral care groups, staff devotions, and mentoring students in their spiritual journey.Salary Range$28.70 – $31.67 per hour (dependent on education, qualifications, and experience).Ideal QualificationsGrounded in Christian faith and committed to professional and spiritual growth through continuous learning and development.EA Certification preferred or completion of a recognized post‑secondary Special Education Assistant program.Degree, diploma, or extensive experience in a related field (Education, Psychology, Child & Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education with special needs designation, SLP, OT, nursing, etc.) as determined by the school.Completion of 1,000 hours home team / Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training and work experience documented by a qualified consultant.Completion of a certificate or diploma focused on empirically supported approaches to supporting children with ASD or an equivalent certification.How to ApplyInterested parties may apply through the school's recruitment portal.Additional InformationOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The position is currently open.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 High School Educational Assistant (Full-Time) - C$28.7 - C$31.7 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vancouver Christian School
📍 Winnipeg