Education Assistant III (Autism)

The Burnaby School District is seeking qualified Education Assistants III (Autism) for Regular, Temporary or On-Call positions.

Education Assistants III (Autism) are responsible for providing support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in and out of the classroom, and within the community.

• Assist in the planning, implementation and review of the student's Individual Education Plans (IEP), positive behavior support plan and safely plan.
• Reinforces the educational program by tutoring, adapting, or modifying classroom materials to meet the specialized needs of students with ASD.
• Provides personal care assistance, such as toileting, feeding, diapering, and dressing.
• Provides physical assistance, such as wheelchair maneuvering, positioning, lifting and transferring.
• Collects assessment data and utilizes data to document progress and for decision making regarding the goals and objectives in the student's IEP. Prepares written reports, communication logs and classroom materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Certificate / Diploma with focus on empirically supported approaches to supporting students with ASD or an equivalent certification plus 1,000 hours home team / Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training and work experience documented by a Professional Consultant.
• One (1) year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience;
• Thorough knowledge of ASD and characteristics of effective interventions such as ABA.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students with ASD.
• Working knowledge of adaptive / assistive technology related to work performed including computers, wheelchairs, and medical equipment.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) would be an asset.

Hourly Rate: $36.36 per hour.

If you are passionate about supporting students to succeed and pride yourself in promoting an inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.

Please submit a complete application package, including your cover letter, resume, and any supporting documentation including proof of completion of program (i.e. EA, ABA, POPARD, NVCI, etc.) and a document to confirm the 1,000 hours of ABA experience signed off by a Professional Consultant.

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.