Educational Program Assistant

Horizon Elementary School; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local elementary school in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking an Educational Program Assistant. The role involves supporting students with various needs, including Autism, and requires valid First Aid/CPR certification. Attractive schedules, competitive compensation, and comprehensive health and dental benefits are offered. The starting annual salary is $37,811.64 including 4% vacation pay, with salary paid over 12 months for a 10-month school year.

Benefits

Attractive schedules offering work / life balance

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be trained or willing to be trained in various areas including toileting and assistive technology.
• Behaviour management strategies including de-escalation and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Support students with various needs including those with Autism.
• Assist with implementation and tracking of behaviour targets.

Skills

Valid First Aid / CPR Certification

Experience Working with Autism

Light Lifting (up to 20 pounds)

Medium Lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Behaviour Management Support

Education

Related diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution

Job description

Details

Daily Start Time : 09 : 30 AM, Daily End Time : 01 : 00 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
• Use of Assistive Technology
• 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)

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 byclickingHERE

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 $37,811.64 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.

EPAs are paid every two weeks with the annual salary paid across 12 months (August 1stto 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.