Teacher Assistant - Drumlin - 1 Term 2026 (92460)

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • Glenwood, NS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) is seeking a Teacher Assistant for a term position at Drumlin. This role involves supporting students with their educational, personal care, and behavioral needs under the direction of teachers. TCRCE serves approximately 6100 students in twenty-two schools across Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby counties. As an equal opportunity employer, TCRCE values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups, providing accommodations during the hiring process.

Requirements

• Educational Support diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position

Nice To Haves

• Specific health care support training or certification would be an asset (i.e Non Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.)

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 board policies. 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 board policies and procedures. Respecting and promoting the rights of students. Modeling appropriate problem solving an conflict resolution. 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 board 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.

What This Job Offers

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