Located on the shared, traditional, and unceded territories of Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation, the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) provides quality education to over 16,500 students. SD42 is looking for qualified candidates interested in working as Casual Education Assistants in our District. The Education Assistant provides support to the classroom teacher(s) in creating inclusive schools and classrooms. The Education Assistant role will vary according to school and student needs as determined by the Principal/Vice-Principal in collaboration with the School Based/Support Team.
The 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
- 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
- May be required to have basic signing at a level appropriate to the Hearing Impaired
- 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
- Flexibility, patience, stamina, emotional stability and maturity to assist students with a variety of challenges to develop to their maximum
- Sufficient physical strength, health and coordination to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
If you can be regularly available for work (Monday to Friday) and are able to travel to any school within the District (from Pitt Meadows to Whonnock), we’d love to meet you. While this position is casual (on-call) with no guarantee of hours, call- outs are steadily available and there are also many opportunities for securing regular positions as you gain seniority. The rate of pay is $30.35 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits. To apply, please forward your cover letter, resume, district application form and supporting documentation to applicants@sd42.ca.