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On-Call School & Student Support A (Competition # GE12-0001)

Support Staff Position
Date Posted: Thursday January 26, 2012

VANCOUVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

ON-CALL SCHOOL & STUDENT SUPPORT A

The Vancouver Board of Education is seeking On-Call School & Student Support A (SSA) to support students with a variety of developmental and cognitive delays as well as intellectual, behavioural and/or physical challenges.  An understanding and/or willingness to perform personal care is an asset.

On-Call SSAs will work in both elementary and secondary schools, as well as alternate programs within the district and must be available for work five (5) days a week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Preference will be given to candidates who are available on a full-time basis.

Requirements:

  • Completion of grade 12 plus up to 2 years post-secondary education and up to 3 years related experience.
  • Formal training in child care/child development, behaviour management, and/or social sciences.
  • Related experience working with students who are mentally/emotionally and/or physically challenged, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Sound knowledge of the issues and needs in educating students with intellectual, behavioural and/or physical challenges
  • Sound knowledge of educational/developmental psychology and behaviour management
  • Ability to effectively assist educators in behaviour management, individual skill development and the integration process
  • Ability to provide personal assistance to meet students= requirements
  • Ability to lift and position students of varying weights required
  • Must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid certificate and will be required to perform Occupational First Aid if assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.  OFA attendants may, at the direction of Human Resources, be required to perform emergency coverage at other locations.

Hourly rate is $24.08 plus 18.2% or 12.2% in lieu of benefits, if applicable.

Applicants who meet the above mentioned qualifications are encouraged to forward their resumes, quoting competition # GE12-0001, clearly stating how their experience and training relates to this position, to:

Holly Kinvig
Human Resources Coordinator
Human Resources Division
Vancouver Board of Education
1580 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC   V6J 5K8

or email hrsupport@vsb.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please note that in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act, selected candidates not currently employed by the Vancouver Board of Education must sign a consent form to permit a criminal record review and remit a $20 processing fee; employment with the Vancouver Board of Education is subject to passing this criminal record review.

Employment offer is also contingent upon the completion of the Pre-employment Medical Examination form.