Posted 13 days ago
Education Assistant - BCSD (Casual)
@ School District #41 (Burnaby)
British Columbia
Overview
School District #41 (Burnaby) is hiring a casual Education Assistant at the BC School for the Deaf to support students in class, around the school and in the community. The role covers behaviour management, curriculum support, social skills, personal care and physical assistance, paid at $37.25 per hour. Candidates need a recognized special needs assistance program, one year of relevant experience or equivalent, and fluency in American Sign Language.
Responsibilities:
- Provide behaviour management support in the classroom and school
- Support curriculum implementation for deaf students
- Develop students' social skills
- Provide personal care and physical assistance
- Support students in the community
Requirements summary:
- Successful completion of a recognized special needs assistance program
- One year of relevant experience or equivalent training and experience
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · applytoeducation
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Licences & certifications | POPARD, NVCI |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | special needs assistance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
School District #41 (Burnaby)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
The Burnaby School District is seeking an Education Assistant to work at the BC School for the Deaf (BCSD).
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 assistance
To 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/or
experience.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
Rate of Pay = $37.25
If you are passionate about supporting students to succeed and pride yourself in promoting an inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.
Application Process:
Applications will only be accepted through Make A Future (www.makeafuture.ca)
Please submit a complete application package, which includes your resume, cover letter, references, and any supporting documentation including proof of completion of program and any related courses/certificates (i.e. POPARD, NVCI, etc.).
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.
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