South Shore Regional Centre for EducationThe 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 AssistantLocation: Bluenose AcademyReports to: School PrincipalEmployee Group: SEIUJob Status: Term Position - 5.5 hrs/dayStart Date: September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027Posting Deadline: Sunday August 30, 2026 at 11:59pmThis position will have bus monitor duties added to the assignment. Please indicate in the shortlisting questions whether you are willing to accept the assignment/position with the additional duties.Qualifications and Experience:High school completion certificateSuccessful 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 certificationSpecific health care support training or certification as required (i.E Non Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.)Ability to perform physical requirements of the positionPossess basic computer skills and have training in assistive technologyCharacteristics:Highly motivated,



self-starterDemonstrates ability to cope with multiple responsibilities and projectsPossess skills to effectively interact and develop a positive rapport with children and youthPossess problem solving skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and privacy protocolsAbility to demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversityTeam playerTask 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 planEnsuring a safe and respectful workplace 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 StudentsCarrying out medical procedures (e.G. catheterization) when trained and authorized, according to Board policies and proceduresAssisting 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 policiesEncouraging students to respect the school’s code of conduct guidelines and PEBS initiativeModeling and encouraging respect for self and othersPromoting and facilitating positive interactions among all studentsRecording 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 proceduresRespecting and promoting the rights of studentsUnderstanding the role of the program support assistantModeling appropriate problem solving an conflict resolutionReferring all requests for information to appropriate personnelRelaying information regarding the student to the teacher(s)Participating in training and certification required to support the implementation of interventionsRespecting privacy and confidentialityCommunicating effectively with teachers, appropriate personnel and studentsBeing knowledgeable of and following regional and provincial policies and administrative proceduresDevelops 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 developmentPromoting independence and self-advocacy through appropriate wait time, prompting, reviewing and reinforcingRespecting the strengths and challenges of studentsMaintaining effective and collaborative relationshipsDemonstrating patience and understanding towards studentsDemonstrating appropriate responses to student-initiated interactionsBACKGROUND/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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Teacher Assistant (Ba) Term (Lunenburg)
🏢 Province Of Nova Scotia Regional Centres For Education
📍 Lunenburg