Educational Program Assistant

West Bedford School; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Educational Program Assistant to support students with personal care and learning. Candidates must possess valid First Aid/CPR certification and a related diploma or certificate. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits, promoting work/life balance throughout the school year.

Benefits

Attractive schedules

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid / CPR Certification is required.
• Willingness to learn toileting, personal care, and assistive technology usage.
• Experience with behaviour management strategies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students in personal care and assistive technology.
• Help with toileting and medication management.
• Assist in implementing and tracking behaviour targets.

Skills

First Aid / CPR Certification

Experience Working with Autism

Light Lifting (up to 20 pounds)

Medium Lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Education

Related diploma or certificate

Job description

Details

Daily Start Time: 08:15 AM, Daily End Time: 02:21 PM

Job Requirements

• Valid First Aid / CPR Certification (please upload certificate or proof of registration in upcoming course to your resume)
• Light Lifting (up to 20 pounds)
• Medium Lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Trained or Willing to be Trained

• Toileting
• Personal Care
• Use of Assistive Technology
• Catheterization
• Tube Feeding
• Physiotherapy Follow-up
• Seizure Management
• Behaviour Management Support (Assist with implementation and tracking of behaviour targets, De-escalation strategies, Foster pro-social and conflict resolution skills, Implement calming strategies)
• Other Medical Related Procedures

Assets

• Experience Working with Autism
• A related diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement will be considered an asset.

HRCE offers

• Attractive schedules offering work / life balance
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
• Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Educational Program Assistants are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE). The CUPE collective agreement can be accessed in the applicable union resources.

Rate of Pay

This is a 10-month position with a work schedule in accordance with the school year calendar which includes time off at Christmas, March Break and Summer break.

The starting annual salary for a 100% position is $35,817.70 including 4% vacation pay. Rates are based on a five (5) step scale with step increases occurring annually in accordance with the Collective Agreement as shown below.

EPAs are paid every two weeks with the annual salary paid across 12 months (August 1st to July 31st) for working a 10-month school year. The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro-rated over the length of the term.

Daily Hours of Work:

50% Position = 3.5 hours (includes one 15 minute paid break)

80% Position = 6.1 hours (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks)

100% Position = 7.5 hours (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks)

Applicants must complete the EPA Specific Questionnaire at the end of the Educational Program Assistant Resume Template.