Teacher Assistant (DJCWA) PT Term

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

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports students at Dr. J.C. Wickwire Academy under the direction of teachers and the school principal. The role provides personal care, program support, and assistance implementing behaviour-management outcomes, while helping maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive learning environment. The assistant works collaboratively with students, teachers, appropriate personnel, and the school community, and maintains student privacy and confidentiality. This is a term position for 3 hours per day, effective immediately through June 30, 2027.

Requirements

High school completion certificate.
Successful completion of a minimum two-year course of study certified by the Nova Scotia Department of Education in a related field. The course must include a significant Special Education component and a supervised practicum of at least 100 hours.
Any bona fide occupational requirement identified for the role, such as American Sign Language or Braille, where applicable.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Specific health-care support training or certification as required, such as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Basic computer skills and training in assistive technology.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow privacy protocols.
Ability to work effectively with children and youth and develop positive rapport with them.
Problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care as determined through the program-planning process and under teacher direction, including assistance with mobility, lifting and positioning, transfers, toileting, dressing, feeding, and personal hygiene.
Help ensure a safe and respectful environment when meeting students’ personal-care needs.
Administer medication and oral inhalants in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Carry out medical procedures, such as catheterization, when trained and authorized and in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
Provide program support when specifically directed and monitored by teachers.
Support identified behaviour-management outcomes under teacher direction, including using authorized physical interventions in accordance with training, the student’s plan, and regional policies.
Encourage students to follow the school code of conduct and PEBS initiative, model respect, and promote positive interactions among students.
Record data and observations as directed by teachers.
Work collaboratively as a member of the school community and follow regional and provincial policies and administrative procedures.
Respect and promote students’ rights, refer requests for information to appropriate personnel, and relay student-related information to teachers.
Participate in required training and certification to support interventions.
Communicate effectively with teachers, appropriate personnel, and students while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
Develop and maintain positive rapport with students by treating them respectfully and fairly, promoting independence and self-advocacy, recognizing strengths and challenges, and responding patiently and appropriately to student interactions.