EA - In-Home Opportunity, Level 1

Position: EA - In-Home Opportunity, Level 1 )
Job Title:

Education Assistant – Level 1 (Student Personal Care)

Location:

Surrey, BC
Position Type:
In - Home
School Year:  
Remuneration:  $28.23– $30.32 per hour

REGENT CHRISTIAN ONLINE ACADEMY

Position Title:

Level 1 Student, In-Home Care

Regent Christian Academy Society  serves children and families across our campus schools, online school, and early learning programs. We focus on strong academics, whole-child development, and a Christ-centred environment where students grow in character and purpose. Our teams work hard, care deeply, and move fast to support a growing and dynamic school community.

As a key division of the Society,  Regent Christian Online Academy (RCOA)  specializes in partnering with home-learning families to provide a flexible, high-quality K-12 education. We bring the RCAS mission to life as a Provincial Online Learning School, offering innovative onsite and virtual programming across British Columbia. At RCOA, we are dedicated to providing a personalized educational journey that inspires lifelong learning and fosters spiritual growth in every student.

Reportsto:
Inclusive Education Coordinator

OVERVIEW:
We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated  Education Assistants  to join our team in  Surrey  for the   school year  . These positions involve supporting  Level 1 students  with  personal care needs  , for in-home learning support  .

The role primarily focuses on assisting students with daily care tasks to help stay comfortable, safe and healthy. You will work under the supervision of educational staff and collaborate with therapists, parents, and inclusive education professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide assistance with personal care tasks, including hygiene, toileting, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.

Support students with therapy follow-up activities.

Foster a positive, respectful, and encouraging learning environment.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including teachers, therapists, nursing support, the Inclusive Education Coordinator, and parents.

Maintain accurate documentation and follow health and safety protocols.

Uphold student dignity, confidentiality, and Christian values in every interaction.

Core Competencies:

Model a Christian Walk:  Serve as a  safe, trusted, and supportive adult  , modelling an exemplary Christian walk in speech and action as a living example to the student body.

Foster Student Independence:  Provide academic, social, emotional, and spiritual support by skillfully  scaffolding tasks  to encourage maximum student independence.

Advocate for Inclusion:  Actively advocate for student inclusion within the classroom according to the  Individual Education Plan (IEP)  and create opportunities for students to be meaningfully integrated into the school community.

Develop Self-Advocacy:  Guide students in gaining the necessary skills to advocate for their own learning preferences and personal needs.

Deliver critical  social-emotional and self-regulation supports  during transitions and  Recess  to ensure student well-being outside of formal instruction.

Implement specific interventions and supports as mandated by the  IEP  and  School-Based Team (SBT)  .

Facilitate small group instruction and  scripted programming  during both instructional time and break periods under the direction of the teacher.

Assist in preparing lesson materials and  adaptations  specifically related to identified student needs, as guided by the Teacher or  Inclusive Education Coordinator (IEC)  , if time permits.

Supervise learning and classroom management routines with authority and diligence, following the direction of teachers or administration.

Attend IEP meetings and provide professional  observations and data  to inform the development of goals and desired student outcomes.

Gather evidence of student progress to assist teachers in assessment and the generation of  IEP progress reports  .

Rigorously contribute to  logs and data collection  for students with behaviour plans or specialized requirements.

Proactively develop expertise in specialized areas and pedagogical frameworks, such as  Universal Design for Learning (UDL)  , to support diverse learners.

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