Elementary School - Educational Assistant

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Windsor Elementary School/Windsor Forks Elementary School/Falmouth District School
Regional Term Educational Assistant - 5.50 hours per day
2026-2027 School Year
This position works at multiple schools determined by need
Closing date for applications - August 19, 2026 at midnight

Educational Assistant 1 - Fully Qualified - $26.99 per hour
Educational Assistant 2 - Partially Qualified - $19.38 per hour

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit at AVRCE.This position is subject to the Annual Layoff/Recall Process as per Articles 29 & 30 of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Collective Agreement.

The Regional Term Educational Assistant will be based out of Windsor Elementary School with the expectation to work at Windsor Forks District School or Falmouth District School as required.
Educational Assistants provide support to students who are identified through the program planning process as requiring support with medical and personal care and/or safety/behavior management.

Human Services diploma or equivalent post-secondary training and experience in a related human services discipline. Bona fide occupational requirements as identified (eg American Sign Language, Picture Exchange Communication Systems, Braille, ability to lift and position, etc).

• Specific health-care support training or certification as required.
• Current CPR and First Aid training.

Personal Care:
As identified through the program planning process and under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or school team, when a student cannot, or should not, perform these activities independently, the Educational Assistant, will as required:

• Ensure a safe and respectful environment when meeting personal care needs of students.
• Carry out medical procedures (e.g., catheterization, tube feeding) when trained and authorized, according to board policies and/or guidelines.
• Implement programs as prepared by the Speech Language Pathologist, Physiotherapist, and Occupational Therapist or other professionals.
• Under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or the program planning team, the Educational Assistant will support the implementation of identified behavior management outcomes. When a student is unable to self-regulate his or her behavior, the Educational Assistant will:
• Use appropriate physical interventions in accordance with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Program, the student’s plan, and board policies.
• Encourage students to respect the school’s code of conduct guidelines and positive and effective behavioural support (PEBS) initiative.
• Record data and observations as directed.
• Educational Assistants may be required to accompany students or to provide transportation to students to and from school via school bus, taxi, or private vehicle in compliance with Board policy and procedures.

Educational Assistants are also expected to develop and maintain positive rapport with students.

Supervision of Students
Educational Assistants may be required to:

• Provide supervision for students.
• Provide supervision for students during the lunch and recess breaks.
• Provide supervision for students in the cafeteria, halls and other designated areas.
• Provide supervision of students getting on or off the school buses before and after school is dismissed.
• Report to the principal or designate any problem or discipline issue that occurred during supervision either individually or as a group.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. First, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit.
Second, to applicants who self-identify and are members of the identified peoples in accordance with AVRCE's Employment Equity.
Third, if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool, then other external candidates will be considered for this position.