SRCE-26-591, CECGA, Term Teacher Assistant

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking qualified candidates 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. The SRCE serves approximately 5,948 students across 20 schools and 375 children in pre-primary programs at 14 locations. The jurisdiction covers Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness, and Richmond counties. This position falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification and has a work schedule of 5.5 hours per day at the Chedabucto Education Centre in Guysboro. The SRCE aims to be a diverse workforce representative of the students it serves and encourages applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in under-represented occupations.

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 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 willingness to obtain prior to employment.
Experience and demonstrated ability in managing children or youth with exceptional needs.
Application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be the most recent supervisor.
Provide a current (within the last 6 months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment.

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, toileting needs, and personal hygiene as required.
Administer medication and carry out medical procedures under the direction of the school principal in accordance with policy.
Assist students to move about during the school day, including lifting and positioning, supporting as outlined in their Individualized Program Plan (IPP) or physiotherapy/occupational therapy plan, assisting with transportation, and accompanying students to community-based educational programs.
Supervise students to ensure a safe environment.
Assist 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.
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 observations of students.
Accompany students to and from community work placements and provide support within these programs, as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.