Richmond Christian Secondary School welcomes applications for the role of:
Educational Assistant (Student Support and Special Needs) – Secondary Campus

Posting Date: February 19, 2021
Closing Date: Open until filled
Start Date: Immediately for one position + placement for the 2021/22 school year

Richmond Christian School is located in Richmond, BC, a suburb of Vancouver. The school exists on three campuses: Elementary, Middle and Secondary. With over one thousand students and 160 faculty and staff, RCS is well known and respected for providing a quality Christ-centred education. We recently celebrated our 60th Anniversary and anticipate continued growth and development.

RCS is pleased to provide a salary grid that is competitive with the local school district, a strong pension plan, and other perks and benefits. RCS embraces the BC Education Plan and strives to be a collaborative and innovative learning community.

Job Description: 

• Provides educational, functional, mental health, and emotional support to students
• Discusses and collaborates with teachers and case managers with regards to instructional programs, classroom management, and expectation setting for students
• Implements strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles, and communicates relevant student information to teachers and supervisor
• Assists with development of instructional learning resources
• Monitors and reports to teacher/team on implementation of the program
• Carries out work within developed structures and plans, being consistent with expectations for students
• Assists students in a variety of activities, including work experience and life skills, and providing personal care as necessary
• Other duties as directed by the campus Educational Support Services Coordinator

Qualifications:

• EA Certification
• Completion of Grade 12
• Completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program, or a Degree/Diploma in a related field, and/or extensive experience in an equivalent field
• Excellent communication skills in English

How to Apply:
Please send a résumé, covering letter, statement of faith and references to:
Joyce Hsu, ESS Coordinator Email: jhsu@myrcs.ca

While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.