B.C. Christian Academy is a Pre-K to Grade 12 independent Christian School in the Tri-Cities, B.C, Canada. We are passionate about equipping students to impact the world for Jesus Christ.  We are currently accepting applications for the roles of full-time or part-time Special Education Assistants (SEAs) at the Learning Resources Centre in our Primary, Middle, and High Schools for the 2022–23 School Year.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A devoted Christ-believer
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Have at least completed a SETA Certificate, Classroom Support Certificate, Educ. Asst. Certificate, or Behaviour Intervention Training
• Extensive work experience in providing learning support to students with learning challenges, i.e. FASD, ASD, LD, ADHD, and/or DCD
• Behaviour intervention training i.e. Popard Training
• Competent in the use of assistive technology
• Above-average computer skills i.e. Google, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Boardmaker

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the lead teacher to assist students in following the class schedule.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Oversee students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on-field excursions.
• Collaborate with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
• Comply with provincial, school, and class rules and regulations.
• Attend training classes/workshops and faculty meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Eligible applicants should include the following in their application package:

• Resume, including 3 professional references
• Pastoral Reference (name of your Pastor and contact number/email)
• Personal Statement of Faith in Jesus Christ
• Philosophy of Christian Education
• Copy of Academic and Professional Certificates and other supporting documents (workshops or professional courses completed)

Benefits (with conditions applied):

• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• RRSP Matching Program
• Staff Tuition & Daycare Discounts

Please send your application package to our LRC Director Evangeline Torres, lrc@bccaschool.ca

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in BC Christian Academy!