SRCE-26-585, RECA, Term Teacher Assistant
About The Position
The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) invites applications for a Term Teacher Assistant position. The SRCE is part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, established to support student learning, achievement, well-being, and overall success. With approximately 1,166 employees, the SRCE operates 20 schools and 375 pre-primary programs across four counties. This position falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification and is located at the Richmond Education Centre. The role involves assisting students with personal care, behavior management, and instructional support under the direction of a supervising teacher and/or school team. The SRCE is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian 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), (A recognized program will include a personal care course.)
- A school practicum which was 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 willing to obtain prior to employment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- 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, with toileting needs and personal hygiene as required.
- Administer medication and carry out medical procedures under the direction of the school principal in accordance with Regional Centre for Education policy and the Department of Education and the Department of Health's policies and protocols on administering medication to students.
- Assist students to move about during the school day, including lifting and positioning students, exercising and supporting as outlined in their Individualized Program Plan (IPP) or physiotherapy/occupational therapy plan, assist when embarking and disembarking from transportation vehicles, and accompany students to community based educational programs as appropriate.
- Supervise students to ensure a safe environment.
- Assist the 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 as developed by the teacher and/or school team.
- 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 his/her observations of students.
- Accompany students to and from community work placements and provide support within these programs, as necessary.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement April 1 2024 to March 31 2026
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
