Teacher Assistant - SMBA - Permanent 2026 (91960)

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•Weaver Settlement, NS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) is seeking a Permanent Teacher Assistant for the SMBA program. TCRCE serves approximately 6100 students in twenty-two schools across Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby counties. TCRCE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. This position involves assisting students with personal care, behavior management, and program support under the direction of teachers, while fostering a positive and respectful environment. The role requires collaboration within the school community and maintaining a positive rapport with students.

Requirements

Educational Support diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position

Nice To Haves

Specific health care support training or certification would be an asset (i.e Non Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provides personal care functions as determined through the program planning process and under the direction of the teacher(s) when a student cannot, or should not, perform these activities independently.
Assisting students with physical and mobility challenges by lifting and positioning, exercising, transferring from or to transportation, as specified in their program plan.
Ensuring a safe and respectful environment when meeting personal care needs of students.
Assisting students with routines (i.e. toileting, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene).
Administering medication and oral inhalant according to the Guidelines for the Administration of Medication to Students.
Carrying out medical procedures (e.g. catheterization) when trained and authorized, according to Board policies and procedures.
Assisting with program support when specifically directed and monitored by the teacher(s).
Supports the implementation of identified behaviour management outcomes under the direction of the teacher(s) when a student is unable to self-regulate his/her own behaviour.
Using appropriate physical interventions in accordance with the Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training program, the student’s plan and board policies.
Promoting and facilitating positive interactions among all students.
Recording data and observations as directed (e.g. the frequency of a particular behaviour or off-task data).
Working collaboratively as members of the school community.
Demonstrating ethical behaviours by addressing conflicts, first with teachers, second, the administrative level, and third at the board staff level, according to board policies and procedures.
Respecting and promoting the rights of students.
Modeling appropriate problem solving an conflict resolution.
Relaying information regarding the student to the teacher(s).
Participating in training and certification required to support the implementation of interventions.
Respecting privacy and confidentiality.
Communicating effectively with teachers, appropriate personnel and students.
Being knowledgeable of and following board and provincial policies and administrative procedures.
Develops and maintains a positive rapport with students.
Treating students in a respectful, dignified and fair manner with due consideration to the student’s physical, social and psychological development.
Promoting independence and self-advocacy through appropriate wait time, prompting, reviewing and reinforcing.
Respecting the strengths and challenges of students.
Maintaining effective and collaborative relationships.
Demonstrating patience and understanding towards students.
Demonstrating appropriate responses to student-initiated interactions.