Education Assistant - Temporary

The Burnaby School District is seeking qualified Education Assistants for temporary assignments throughout the District.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.If you are passionate about supporting students to succeed and pride yourself in promoting an inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.This position is a 10-month (school term) position working 27.5 hours/week . The wage is $34.09/hour and includes paid sick days, dental and extended health benefits. Please submit a complete application package, which includes your resume, cover letter, references, and any supporting documentation. You can submit your application through Make A Future.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.