THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR:

PERMANENT EDUCATION ASSISTANT ON-CALL
(School & Student Support A, SSA, EA)

Location : School TBA

Working Months : September to June each year

Salary : $32.62 per hour, 6.5 hours/day, 5 days/week

Plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Municipal Pension Plan,
Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long
Term Disability, Vacation, & Gratuity Days.

For more information about the role of an EA (SSA) within the VSB see the
following videos provided by Langara College: Role of an On-Call
SSA, Role of an EA in a
Secondary School,
Secondary Life Skills

**Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position
**

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning
on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xmθkym (Musqueam), Swxwú7mesh
Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for
students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most
diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our
approach to education.

Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning
environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs,
applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s
culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from
varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and
share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond
academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being
equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system
where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their
learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by
making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our
guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to
them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about
our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.

**In this position, you will: **

• Provides school & student support to assist school as assigned
• Under the direction of a senior member of the team, implement individual programs and contracts for students who are unable to function in a regular classroom setting
• Jointly evaluates and maintains records of student progress through communication log; discusses with team members any changes which may be made to an individual student's program
• Communicates and engages with community agencies as required
• Participates in a wide variety of field trips, sports, social, recreational and craft activities
• Supports students in community-based programming such as work experience, travel training, and relevant community outings
• Provides support to students with respect to their social and emotional needs
• Supervises students, as required, and redirects and provides guidance as they occur
• Assists in preparing instructional aid materials (eg. visual aides); sets up and operates instructional aid equipment
• Perform other work within the job band as assigned

**Qualifications: **

• Completion of Grade 12
• Completion of a Special Education Assistant program or related field and over two (2) months of experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Lift and position students up to 35 pounds
• Run after a student to avert them from danger
• Provide personal care (including diaper changes, feeding etc)
• Available to work full-time Monday to Friday
• Where applicable, must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid Certificate and will be required to perform Occupational First Aid duties if assigned by the Principal. OFA attendants may, at the direction of Employee Services, be required to perform emergency coverage at other locations
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (e.g., CPI or MANDT)
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• The following are an asset:
  • An excellent practicum or work evaluation
  • Experience using techniques of Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Completion of POPARD coursework
  • Ability to speak a second language
  • Experience providing Intensive Behavioural Intervention on a Home Team

Your application must include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• ****A copy of your Work Permit or PR Card (if you are not a Canadian Citizen)
• **Reports/Evaluations: **Recent EA graduates must include all Practicum Reports
• References -name, phone number and email address of direct supervisors

  • Recent EA Graduates (5 in total) :

              1\. Supervisors from your practicum(s) and
              2\. Supervisor/Manager from your last two places of employment
    

  • Experienced EAs: current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator and/or your most recent employer. We **do not **accept friends or teaching colleagues as references.

This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply as soon as possible. Please note, only candidates shortlisted for an
interview will be contacted.

**Itinerant Assignment:
**A School & Student Support worker is hired to work throughout the Vancouver
School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties. Although in posted vacancies specific reference may be made to a school and to
the duties associated with that assignment, Employee Services may transfer
staff within the system in certain circumstances as deemed appropriate.

**Note for current VSB Employees: **
This position is available to on-call employees only. Successful candidates
will be assigning jobs within the District as necessary.

**We do not notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding
the status of an application. **Applicants will be contacted directly if
we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional
information.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Register on Make a Future: http://www.makeafuture.ca

2. Create a profile

3. Click on Job Postings then click Search

1. Select the Job you are qualified for 5. Answer ALL job posting questions then click Apply

6. Upload ALL supporting documents 7. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted Additional Information for Applicants:

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is
collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) in accordance with
section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
(“FIPPA”), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB
staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and
suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information
provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the
job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable
security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and
control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you
have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information,
please email recruitment@vsb.bc.ca .
The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special
Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program,
the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of
teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a
voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal
person.

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Posted On

April 04, 2026

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

City

Vancouver

School/Location

Multiple locations

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Salary

$32.62/hour + benefits

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately

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