Teacher Assistant (DJCWA) Term

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • Hunts Point, NS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is seeking to fill four (4) Term positions for Teacher Assistants at Dr. J.C. Wickwire Academy. The SSRCE is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically. They actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. One or more of these positions may include bus monitor duties.

Requirements

• High school completion certificate
• Successful completion of a minimum 2 year course of study certified from the N.S. Department of Education, in a related field of study, such as, but not limited to, the education support program offered by the Nova Scotia Community College.
• The course of study must have a significant Special Education component.
• The course of study must include a supervised practicum of no less than 100 hours.
• Bona fide occupational requirements as identified in the job posting (ex. American Sign language, Braille, etc)
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Specific health care support training or certification as required (i.e Non Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.)
• 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 assigned

Nice To Haves

• Highly motivated, self-starter
• Demonstrates ability to cope with multiple responsibilities and projects
• Possess skills to effectively interact and develop a positive rapport with children and youth
• Possess problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy protocols
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Team player

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 students 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 code of 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 requests for information to appropriate personnel, relaying student information to teachers, participating in required training, respecting privacy and confidentiality, communicating effectively, and following regional and provincial policies.
• Develops and maintains a positive rapport with students by treating them in a respectful, dignified, and fair manner, promoting independence and self-advocacy, respecting student strengths and challenges, maintaining effective relationships, demonstrating patience and understanding, and responding appropriately to student-initiated interactions.

What This Job Offers

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