Student Support Worker
About the role
Job Code: 4001838
School District #79 (Cowichan Valley)
Job Details
Applications are being accepted for the position of:
CASUAL ON-CALL STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER
Under the direction of the Administrative Officer or Delegate, works with teachers in support of students.
**DUTIES: ******
- Supervises students and delivers special programs to designated students and classes with a focus on student support as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Build and maintain relationships and contact with students to promote attendance and success.
- Provides crisis intervention, individual assistance, and primary counselling to students with particular academic, emotional or social issues.
- Advocates for students by providing community information and facilitating student referrals.
- Implements, monitors, and communicates, on group or individual programs, to school staff and parents, which may include home visits.
- Provides career and course selection information.
- Develops, implements, and/or facilitates programs of life skills for health, parenting, independent living, and employment.
- Provides clerical services by maintaining records and ordering supplies as required.
- Maintains working knowledge of current computer technology and demonstrates the use of educational computer resources to students.
- Organizes and leads a life skills food and/or school meals program adhering to school meal guidelines as required.
- Organizes and participates in field trips and other activities.
- Transports students in district or district-authorized vehicles as required.
- Operates a personal computer for educational purposes.
- May, on occasion, be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS: ******
- Grade 12 education supplemented by successful completion of a degree with a child and youth care/counselling focus and or equivalent combination of training and recent related experience.
- Experience working with youth in a formal setting for a period up to and including one month.
- Physically capable of performing the job duties.
This is a unionized position with a pay rate , as of July 1, 2024, of $35.91 per hour.
Job description #11 is available at sd79.bc.ca.
Please forward completed resumes including official transcripts, Grade 12 or equivalent certificate, a covering letter**** indicating how you believe you meet our qualifications, three work references with permission to contact and a Support Staff Application form. Please submit electronic applications as one PDF.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until filled and can be dropped off at the School Board Office or emailed to:
Human Resources, Support Staff Cowichan Valley School District
2557 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC V9L 2X3
Email: apply@sd79.bc.ca
Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Posted On
March 25, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Openings
1
Job Type
Occasional
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
North Cowichan
School/Location
Multiple locations
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Salary
35.91 per hour
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Documents
- Certificates & Diplomas
- Reference Letter(s)
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Student Support Worker
About the role
Job Code: 4001838
School District #79 (Cowichan Valley)
Job Details
Applications are being accepted for the position of:
CASUAL ON-CALL STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER
Under the direction of the Administrative Officer or Delegate, works with teachers in support of students.
**DUTIES: ******
- Supervises students and delivers special programs to designated students and classes with a focus on student support as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Build and maintain relationships and contact with students to promote attendance and success.
- Provides crisis intervention, individual assistance, and primary counselling to students with particular academic, emotional or social issues.
- Advocates for students by providing community information and facilitating student referrals.
- Implements, monitors, and communicates, on group or individual programs, to school staff and parents, which may include home visits.
- Provides career and course selection information.
- Develops, implements, and/or facilitates programs of life skills for health, parenting, independent living, and employment.
- Provides clerical services by maintaining records and ordering supplies as required.
- Maintains working knowledge of current computer technology and demonstrates the use of educational computer resources to students.
- Organizes and leads a life skills food and/or school meals program adhering to school meal guidelines as required.
- Organizes and participates in field trips and other activities.
- Transports students in district or district-authorized vehicles as required.
- Operates a personal computer for educational purposes.
- May, on occasion, be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS: ******
- Grade 12 education supplemented by successful completion of a degree with a child and youth care/counselling focus and or equivalent combination of training and recent related experience.
- Experience working with youth in a formal setting for a period up to and including one month.
- Physically capable of performing the job duties.
This is a unionized position with a pay rate , as of July 1, 2024, of $35.91 per hour.
Job description #11 is available at sd79.bc.ca.
Please forward completed resumes including official transcripts, Grade 12 or equivalent certificate, a covering letter**** indicating how you believe you meet our qualifications, three work references with permission to contact and a Support Staff Application form. Please submit electronic applications as one PDF.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until filled and can be dropped off at the School Board Office or emailed to:
Human Resources, Support Staff Cowichan Valley School District
2557 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC V9L 2X3
Email: apply@sd79.bc.ca
Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Posted On
March 25, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Openings
1
Job Type
Occasional
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
North Cowichan
School/Location
Multiple locations
+ Show more
Salary
35.91 per hour
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Documents
- Certificates & Diplomas
- Reference Letter(s)
Apply
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- News & Events
- Regions
- Schools & Districts
- Careers
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About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.