Educational Program Assistant

Atlantic Memorial - Terence Bay Elementary; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Educational Program Assistant to provide support to students with special needs. The role involves assisting in personal care and learning, along with implementing various intervention strategies. This is a 10-month position that offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Attractive schedules offering work / life balance

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive sick leave benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid / CPR Certification is required.
• Experience working with Down's Syndrome or Autism is an asset.
• Willingness to be trained in various support techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with toileting, personal care, and use of assistive technology.
• Support students with special needs in various educational and personal development tasks.
• Implement behavior management strategies.

Skills

First Aid / CPR Certification

Medium Lifting

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

Behaviour Management Support

Toileting

Personal Care

Education

Diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution

Job description

Details :

Daily Start Time : 08 : 50 AM, Daily End Time : 02 : 56 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)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

Trained or Willing to be Trained :

Toileting

Personal Care

Use of Assistive Technology

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 Down's Syndrome

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.

Additional Comments / Training Required :

Willing to be trained.

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

Comprehensive sick leave benefits

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 $35,817.70including 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.