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About the Role

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education (CBVRCE) is seeking to fill Teacher Assistant positions to support approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools. The CBVRCE fosters a caring, dynamic, and creative environment committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with feeding, toileting needs, and personal hygiene.
• Administer medication and carry out medical procedures under the direction of the school principal.
• Assist students with mobility, including lifting, positioning, and supporting them as outlined in their Individualized Program Plan.
• Supervise students to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist students in the operation of support equipment.
• Assist students in dressing and undressing.
• Promote student emotional growth, well-being, and independence.
• Encourage the development of student dignity and self-esteem.
• Facilitate positive interactions among all students.
• Motivate students and encourage participation.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior management plans.
• Assist students in following programs, strategies, exercises, and materials developed by the teacher.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials.
• Provide feedback to the supervising teacher on observations of students.
• Accompany students to and from community work placements and provide support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Upload a completed resume.
• Upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations, and certifications.
• Include a copy of your related diploma/degree and/or transcript.
• Enter 3 professional/work-related references (Supervisors and/or Managers preferred).
• Applications that do not provide the required information will not be considered.
• All successful candidates will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Abuse Registry Check dated within the last 6 months.
• Teacher Assistant/Educational Support Diploma or Certificate from a recognized educational institution; or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Other relevant diplomas, such as Disability Support/Services, Human Services, Residential Care Worker, and Continuing Care Assistant in combination with relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid Standard First Aid.
• Acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
• Demonstrated ability to perform physical requirements of the positions.
• Reliable, dependable, and conscientious.
• Acceptable record of attendance in previous employment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and develop a positive rapport with children and youth.
• Demonstrated awareness of, and respect and sensitivity for, diverse strengths and needs of children and youth with special needs and exceptionalities.
• Knowledge of, and ability to perform, basic health, hygiene, and safety requirements for a variety of individual student needs.
• Exceptional teamwork, communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and maintain professional demeanor in challenging situations.

Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Conflict management
• Interpersonal skills
• Behavior management strategies
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention
• Assistive technology in supporting student learning

Location

• Various schools throughout the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education.

Work Type

• Casual on-call basis
• 10 Month (September to June)
• Day shift only
• Monday - Friday

Education Level

• Teacher Assistant/Educational Support Diploma or Certificate
• Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary/Compensations

• $24.99 to $29.40 per hour (depending on qualifications)

About the Company

• The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.
• We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others, and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers.
• We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.
• Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.

Equal Opportunity

• The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQI++ community and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.
• If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.
• Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at 902-562-6476 or michellemacleod@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.