Education Assistant - Sacred Heart Elementary
Education Assistant - Sacred Heart Elementary
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Job Description
WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA
Work in a faithbased and culturally diverse school environment
Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package including CPP Extended Medical Dental
Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
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ABOUT
At Sacred Heart Elementary we aim for excellence in education and endeavour to meet the unique needs of every student. Guided by our Catholic faith and supported by the fabric of family and community we are committed to meeting the spiritual academic physical and emotional needs of individual students. Within a learning environment that is both stimulating and supportive we foster in our students a love of learning a strong work ethic and provide them with a solid academic foundation. It is our hope that when students graduate from Sacred Heart they leave with a strong moral compass and the selfconfidence to meet all of lifes challenges head on.
Our school is in the city of Delta near a variety of attractions and sites including Brunswick Point Trail Ladner Harbour Park Centennial Beach and Tsawwassen Mills outlet mall.
Learn more about our school:
JOB DESCRIPTION
CISVA Educational Assistants (EAs) are part of the schoolbased team providing educational assistance for all students. The role of the EA reflects the practice of inclusive education where all students are supported and entails supporting students teachers and the curriculum. The primary focus of the EA is to facilitate the students to become more independent engaged members of the classroom and develop interdependence between students with and without special needs while encouraging the use of supports including assistance from the classroom teacher and other students.
EAs work under the supervision of a certified teacher or other professional who is responsible for the conduct and management of the classroom or program including planning implementation and evaluation of the instructional program and student progress. This role is suited for people who work well in a team have empathy and patience and can collaboratively create solutions to learning challenges. Because this is a faithbased school this is a position for people who want to work in a Catholic setting.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Support students to maximize participation and learning in an inclusive environment
Supplement and extend the instructional and management functions of teachers and other professional personnel
Assist teachers in designing and implementing individualized or group communication skills behavioural support learning support or life skills
Assist in the collection of data including observations and recording of academic and behavioural progress
Attend to and provide personal care as required
Interact with students in a professional and effective manner
Participate in schoolbased team meetings and IEP meetings as required
Preferred Education and Experience:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
EA certification
Current first aid course
Experience working with students and/or adults with exceptionalities
Questions regarding this job posting may be directed to Kelly Kozack Principal at .
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Create your Make a Future profile
2. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)
3. Complete all profile sections including: Provincial Certificates Qualifications Education Experience and Questions
4. Apply to this job posting
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume
Certificate/Diploma
Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)
Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate Canadian Citizenship Card Permanent Residence etc.
Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or NonCatholic Pastoral Reference (for NonCatholic applicants)
DOWNLOAD FORMS
Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants)
NonCatholic Pastoral Reference (for NonCatholic applicants)
*** For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and NonCatholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form provide to your Pastor for signing and have them submit directly to
WHO WE ARE
The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.
We are a culturally diverse faithbased family . We offer more than a place of work we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.
We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.
Employment Type
Full-Time
