CC#25-04-092 Educational Assistant - Harmony Heights

Government of Nova Scotia; Salmon River; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking an Educational Assistant for Harmony Heights Elementary School. This role involves supporting students with diverse needs, including medical and personal care, and requires strong qualifications, including relevant certifications. Successful candidates will assist in creating a safe and supportive learning atmosphere while collaborating with educational teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal practicum placement preferred from a recognized institution.
• Standard First-Aid and CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support students with various social/behavioural and cognitive needs.
• Assist with personal care tasks including hygiene and safety support.
• Provide behavioral/safety assistance and support in classroom environment.

Skills

Ability to perform physical requirements

Experience with flight risks and NVCI

Working as part of a flexible team

Experience with assistive technology

Education

High school completion certificate or equivalent

Recognized diploma or certificate from a post-secondary institution

Current Standard First-Aid certification with CPR Level C

Job description

Competition #: CC#25-04-092 Position: Educational Assistant Union: NSGEU Family of Schools: Cobequid Location(s): Harmony Heights Elementary Hours Per Day: 5.50 Hours Per Week: 27.50 School Hours: 7:55am-2:00pm Assignment Hours: 7:40am-2:00pm Days: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri Status: Term Percentage: 10 Months Salary: As per NSGEU Contract Additional Info: Post Date: Monday July 14, 2025 Close Date: Tuesday August 5, 2025 at 12:00:00PM Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday September 2, 2025 End Date: 6/30/2026 Introduction 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/behaviour management. The position will require supporting students with a wide range of social/behavioural and cognitive abilities. Additionally, Educational Assistants will also be required to support basic medical/personal care and behavioural/safety support (including but not limited to personal hygiene, diabetes care, tube feeding, catheterization, running, lifting and positioning, personal care, toileting, feeding). Minimum Requirements - High school completion certificate or equivalent
- Recognized diploma or certificate program from a recognized post secondary institution including a formal practicum placement
- Current Standard First-Aid certification with CPR Level C. (The course must meet Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Workplace First Aid (WFA) standards to comply with the CSA Z1210-17 Standards).
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position Additional Assets -experience with flight risks and NVCI
-working as part of a flexible team
-experience in Learning Centre environment
-experience with supporting students living with Down Syndrome and ASD
-experience in Elementary setting
-experience supporting students in classroom environment
-experience supporting unexpected behaviours
-experience with personal care & toileting
-experience with transfers & lifts
-experience supporting students using assistive technology

Closing Notes Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to provide copies of your education credentials and Standard First Aid and CPR- C. You will also be require to provide your original criminal records check and your original child abuse register which will be reviewed in accordance with the CCRCE policies and procedures.

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