South Shore Regional Centre for Education
The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.
Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.
Position: Teacher Assistant
Location: Pentz Elementary School
Reports to: School Principal
Employee Group: SEIU
Job Status: Term Position - 3 hrs/day
Start Date: Effective immediately to June 30, 2027
Posting Deadline: Monday September 7, 2026 at 11:59pm
Qualifications and Experience:
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
Characteristics:
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
Task Dimensions:
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 regional policies
Encouraging students to respect the school’s code of conduct guidelines and PEBS initiative
Modeling and encouraging respect for self and others
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 regional policies and procedures
Respecting and promoting the rights of students
Understanding the role of the program support assistant
Modeling appropriate problem solving an conflict resolution
Referring all requests for information to appropriate personnel
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 regional 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
BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS:
The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months.
Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
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