Educational Assistant General/ Supervision (Temporary)

(George Jay 30hrs)

Subject to internal staffing process

The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $210 million and employs approximately 3,500 staff; which includes, teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.

Working under the direction of a teacher and the supervision of a Principal, you will work directly with students to provide a wide range of academic assistance, monitoring behaviour and facilitating integration in the classroom and school environment.

No two days will be the sameyou will be called on to facilitate student learning individually or in small groups, document daily progress, support students in learning social behaviour or life skills, supervise during recess or lunch and organize classroom items. In this variety-filled role, you may also attend meetings with teachers, parents and therapists, or assist in the student's personal care such as feeding, hygiene or toileting. You will also be responsible for the supervision of students.

Along with Grade 12 (or the equivalent) and current First Aid and CPR certification, you have completed either a Community Support Worker or Educational Assistant Program certificate, or equivalent post-secondary courses in child or adolescent development or behaviour management. One year of experience working with people with special needs is expected; experience in a school setting would be strongly preferred.

This is a temporary position until Jun 27th, 2024 OR RETURN OF INCUMBENT. 30hrs/week Monday Friday 8:03am to 2:37pm or 8:45am-3:19pm. This position falls under the CUPE collective agreement at a pay rate of $28.02/hr for EAG (27.08hrs) and Supervision (2.92hrs) plus 13% in lieu of benefits. For a detailed job description, please click here and here.

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, copies of relevant certification and references to:

Human Resource Services, Greater Victoria School District #61

By Email: hrs@sd61.bc.ca

Deadline for submissions: 4:00pm, Wednesday April 10th, 2024

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.