Education Assistant (Casual)

The Burnaby School District is seeking qualified Education Assistants for on-call assignments.Education Assistants are responsible for providing support in the classroom, around the school, and within the community. Specifically, assistance is provided in the following:• Behaviour management• Curriculum implementation• Social skills development• Personal care• Physical assistanceTo be considered, candidates must have the following:Required Qualifications: • Successful completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance;• One (1) year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and/orexperience.• Good verbal and written communication skillsThis position pays $34.09 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, references, and any supporting documentation including proof of completion of program and any related courses/certificates (i.e. 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.