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 faith-based 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.

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA

• Work in a faith-based 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
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

Notre Dame Regional Secondary is a co-ed Grade 8 to 12 high school with approximately 700 students. We are located between Renfrew Street and East Hastings Street in East Vancouver. Notre Dame seeks to educate the whole student — the body, the mind, and the spirit. We are proud to be the Jugglers , named after the fascinating medieval French legend.

For more information, visit our website at ndrs.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

Notre Dame Regional Secondary is seeking a full-time Education Assistant for the 2026-27 school year, working with students of diverse needs in one-on- one or small group settings to provide learning support.

Education Assistants (EAs) Responsibilities include:

• Work with teachers to provide individualized support for students with special needs in the classroom who require adaptations and/or modifications.
• Have a working knowledge of the IEP Goals, Objectives and Strategies.
• Provide in class, small group or one-on-one support to enable students to reach their IEP goals
• Implement strategies as outlined in the IEP
• Behaviour Support – adaptations to support on task, respectful behaviour
• Academic Support – adaptations/modifications of lesson presentation, assignments, and assessments
• Organizational/Planning Support – adaptations to support preparedness for class (all required materials), completion of homework and studying for tests

Regular consultation with classroom teachers

• Request assignments and tests in advance so that there is sufficient time to make adaptations/modifications if necessary
• Collaborate to find ways to best support students

Regular consultation with Student Resource Department Head

• Let the department head know as soon as possible about any questions, concerns or challenges regarding students, teachers and/or parents

Regular communication with parents

• Email/phone communication of daily updates/concerns (report this information to the department head)

School Based Team

• Plan for, organize and access support services for students with special needs
• Implementation of IEPs; Report on progress (IEP goals) and provided feedback about implementation of strategies

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to atherrien@ndrs.org with the subject "Education Assistant Application".

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your **[Make a Future profile](https://cisva- makeafuture.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx) **
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 or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference

*For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca.

Posted On

June 30, 2026

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

City

Vancouver

School/Location

Notre Dame Regional Secondary