Deafblind Intervenor; School & Student Support

Position: Deafblind Intervenor (School & Student Support A)
THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR:
EDUCATION ASSISTANT – DEAFBLIND INTERVENOR (SCHOOL & STUDENT SUPPORT A, SSA, EA)
Location :
Oppenheimer Elementary School
(This position is 100% in-person in VSB schools)
Working Months :
September to June each year

Hours:

6.5 hours/day, 5 days/week
Salary : $32.62/hour + 5% second language premium
This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Vacation, & Gratuity Days
Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position
THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)   With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded landsof the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm(Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.
Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts.

Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community.

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THE OPPORTUNITY:

DEAFBLIND INTERVENOR (SCHOOL & STUDENT SUPPORT A, SSA, EA)   In this position, you will:
Under the direction of a senior member of the team, contribute to the development and implement individual programs and contracts for students who are unable to function in a regular classroom setting
Evaluate and maintain records of student progress through communication log; discuss with team members any changes which may be made to an individual student's program
Communicate and engage with community agencies as required
Participate in a wide variety of field trips, sports, social, recreational and craft activities
Support students in community-based programming such as work experience, travel training, and relevant community outings
Provide support to students with respect to their social and emotional problems
Supervise students, as required, and deal with disciplinary problems as they occur
Prepare instructional aid materials; set up and operate instructional aid equipment
Provide School & Student Support to assist the school as assigned
Perform other work within the job band as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS     Completion of Grade 12 and successful completion of Education Assistant program or related field and over two (2) months of experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Post-secondary coursework and/or training as Deafblind Intervenor required
Sound knowledge and related experience working with students with disabilities, diverse abilities, intellectual, behavioural and/or physical abilities
Sound knowledge of…