Teacher Assistant (NGES) Term

Armbrae Academy, Private School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada•South Shore, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is seeking a Teacher Assistant for New Germany Elementary School. This term position involves assisting students with their educational and personal needs, including physical care, behavior management, and program support, under the direction of teachers. The role also includes bus monitor duties. SSRCE is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education.

Requirements

High school completion certificate
Successful completion of a minimum 2 year course of study certified from the N.S. Department of Education, in a related field of study, such as, but not limited to, the education support program offered by the Nova Scotia Community College.
The course of study must have a significant Special Education component.
The course of study must include a supervised practicum of no less than 100 hours.
Bona fide occupational requirements as identified in the job posting (ex. American Sign language, Braille, etc)
First Aid and CPR certification
Specific health care support training or certification as required (i.e Non Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.)
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position
Possess basic computer skills and have training in assistive technology
Satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check

Nice To Haves

American Sign language
Braille

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. For example: 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. For example: Using appropriate physical interventions in accordance with the Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training program, the student’s plan and regional policies
Encouraging students to respect the school’s code of conduct guidelines and PEBS initiative
Modeling and encouraging respect for self and others
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)
Assisting with program support when specifically directed and monitored by the teacher(s)
Working collaboratively as members of the school community. For example: Demonstrating ethical behaviours by addressing conflicts, first with teachers, second, the administrative level, and third at the board staff level, according to regional policies and procedures
Respecting and promoting the rights of students
Understanding the role of the program support assistant
Modeling appropriate problem solving an conflict resolution
Referring all requests for information to appropriate personnel
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 regional and provincial policies and administrative procedures
Develops and maintains a positive rapport with students. For example: 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