SRCE-26-553, CBHECA, Teacher Assistant

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•Margaree Harbour, NS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking qualified candidates for a Teacher Assistant position. The SRCE is part of Nova Scotia's public education system, established to support student learning, achievement, well-being, and success. With approximately 1,166 employees, the SRCE operates 20 schools and 375 pre-primary programs across four counties in northeastern Nova Scotia. This position is within the CUPE Local 955 job classification and has a work schedule of 5.5 hours per day. The SRCE is committed to fostering a diverse workforce representative of the students it serves and encourages applications from Indigenous People, African Canadians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Teacher assistant training through a recognized diploma or certificate program, or an equivalent training program (i.e., CCA, LPN), which includes a personal care course.
A school practicum organized by the institution of the diploma program, or the equivalent in personal care experience working in a residential group home setting or personal care setting.
Ability to perform all the duties of this job, including the personal and physical care of students.
Current certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain prior to employment.
Experience and demonstrated ability in managing children or youth with exceptional needs.

Nice To Haves

Current Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification.
Education and training in the use of assistive technology, including computers.

Responsibilities

Assist students with feeding, toileting needs, and personal hygiene as required.
Administer medication and carry out medical procedures under the direction of the school principal in accordance with policy.
Assist students with mobility, including lifting, positioning, and supporting as outlined in their Individualized Program Plan (IPP) or physiotherapy/occupational therapy plan.
Assist students when embarking and disembarking from transportation vehicles.
Accompany students to community-based educational programs as appropriate.
Supervise students to ensure a safe environment.
Assist students in the operation of support equipment as needed.
Assist students in dressing and undressing as required.
Assist in promoting student's emotional growth, well-being, and independence.
Encourage the development of student dignity and self-esteem.
Facilitate positive interactions among all students.
Help motivate students and encourage student participation.
Assist in the implementation of behavior management plans.
Assist students in following programs, strategies, exercises, and materials identified/developed and introduced by the teacher.
Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation of material.
Provide feedback to the supervisory teacher on observations of students.
Accompany students to and from community work placements and provide support within these programs, as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.