Teacher Assistant - Casual on call - TCRCE 2023/2024
Tri-County Regional Centre for Education
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High 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 Type: Casual
TO APPLY:
- Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. (We a copy of your Certification, Diploma, and/or Transcripts from Post-Secondary Education Institute if applicable).
- Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.
(Please note: Failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process.)
REFERENCES ARE MANDATORY - APPLICATIONS WITHOUT REFERENCES LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Please include email addresses to speed up the process).
POSITION TYPE:
* Casual on call basis - Casuals are needed in all three counties - Shelburne, Yarmouth & Digby Schools
o (Current Casual Teacher Assistant's complete the application form found on the Human Resources website in our HR Form Depot to re-apply.)
SECURITY CHECKS:
The TCRCE requires that all NEW employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. You do not need to complete these at this time, we will be in contact once a decision has been made on your application. You can include them if you have ones done up to 3 months old.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
* High school completion certificate;
* Educational Support diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement (other diploma's will be considered such as but not limited to Human Services, Early Childhood, CCA, LPN, etc);
* Current First Aid and CPR certification;
* Specific health care support training or certification would be an asset (i.e Non Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.);
* Available for casual on call work;
* Ability to perform physical requirements of the position;
* Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds;
* Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism.
* Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
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:
o Assisting students with physical and mobility challenges by lifting and positioning, exercising, transferring from or to transportation, as specified in their program plan.
o Ensuring a safe and respectful environment when meeting personal care needs of students.
o Assisting students with routines (i.e. toileting, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene).
o Administering medication and oral inhalant according to the Guidelines for the Administration of Medication to Students.
o Carrying out medical procedures (e.g. catheterization) when trained and authorized, according to Board policies and procedures.
o 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:
o Using appropriate physical interventions in accordance with the Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training program, the student’s plan and board policies.
o Encouraging students to respect the school’s code of conduct guidelines and PEBS initiative.
o Modeling and encouraging respect for self and others.
o Promoting and facilitating positive interactions among all students.
o Recording data and observations as directed (e.g. the frequency of a particular behaviour or off-task data).
o Assisting with program support when specifically directed and monitored by the teacher(s).
* Working collaboratively as members of the school community. For example:
o 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.
o Respecting and promoting the rights of students.
o Understanding the role of the program support assistant.
o Modeling appropriate problem solving an conflict resolution.
o Referring all requests for information to appropriate personnel.
o Relaying information regarding the student to the teacher(s).
o Participating in training and certification required to support the implementation of interventions.
o Respecting privacy and confidentiality.
o Communicating effectively with teachers, appropriate personnel and students.
o Being knowledgeable of and following board and provincial policies and administrative procedures.
* Develops and maintains a positive rapport with students. For example:
o Treating students in a respectful, dignified and fair manner with due consideration to the student’s physical, social and psychological development.
o Promoting independence and self-advocacy through appropriate wait time, prompting, reviewing and reinforcing.
o Respecting the strengths and challenges of students.
o Maintaining effective and collaborative relationships.
o Demonstrating patience and understanding towards students.
o Demonstrating appropriate responses to student-initiated interactions
Once You've Applied:
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled.
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