Teacher Assistant (NGRHS) Term

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • New Germany, NS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is seeking to fill two Term positions for Teacher Assistants at New Germany Rural High School. These positions are part of the SSRCE's commitment to providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education. The SSRCE serves 59,000 residents across Lunenburg and Queens Counties, with a total of 23 schools. They actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, African ancestry, and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry.

Requirements

• High school completion certificate
• Successful completion of a minimum 2-year course of study certified by the N.S. Department of Education in a related field (e.g., education support program), with a significant Special Education component.
• Course of study must include a supervised practicum of no less than 100 hours.
• Bona fide occupational requirements as identified in the job posting (e.g., American Sign language, Braille).
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Specific health care support training or certification as required (e.g., Non-Violent Crisis Intervention).
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Possess basic computer skills and have training in assistive technology.
• Willingness to accept bus monitor duties (if applicable).

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. This includes assisting students with physical and mobility challenges, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for personal care needs, assisting with routines (toileting, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene), administering medication and oral inhalant, and carrying out medical procedures when trained and authorized.
• 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. This involves using appropriate physical interventions, encouraging students to respect school conduct guidelines, modeling and encouraging respect for self and others, promoting positive interactions, and recording data and observations.
• Works collaboratively as members of the school community by demonstrating ethical behaviours, respecting and promoting student rights, understanding the role of a program support assistant, modeling problem-solving and conflict resolution, referring information requests to appropriate personnel, relaying student information to teachers, participating in required training, respecting privacy and confidentiality, and communicating effectively.
• Develops and maintains a positive rapport with students by treating them with respect, dignity, and fairness, promoting independence and self-advocacy, respecting student strengths and challenges, maintaining collaborative relationships, and demonstrating patience and understanding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree