Education Assistant (Casual)

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.

we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during the interview and hiring processes. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Teacher Assistant:

• Casual on call basis - Casuals are needed in all three counties - Shelburne, Yarmouth & Digby Schools
• 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);
• Secondary Education an asset;
• Specific health care support training or certification would be an asset (i.Available for casual on call work;
• 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. Ensuring a safe and respectful environment when meeting personal care needs of students.
• Assisting students with routines (i.e. toileting, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene).
• Carrying out medical procedures (e.g. catheterization) when trained and authorized, according to Board policies and procedures.
• 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. Using appropriate physical interventions in accordance with the Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training program, the student’s plan and board policies.
• Encouraging students to respect the school’s code of conduct guidelines and PEBS initiative.
• Recording data and observations as directed (e.g. the frequency of a particular behaviour or off-task data).
• Working collaboratively as members of the school community. 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.
• Participating in training and certification required to support the implementation of interventions.
• Being knowledgeable of and following board and provincial policies and administrative procedures.
• Treating students in a respectful, dignified and fair manner with due consideration to the student’s physical, social and psychological development.
• Complete the online profile/resume -you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates.

(Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required -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, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application.

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://