Educational Program Assistant

Rockingstone Heights School; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingstone Heights School is seeking an Educational Program Assistant to support students with various needs. The role involves personal care, behaviour management, and working closely with students requiring assistance. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid / CPR Certification required.
• Experience working with Down's Syndrome and Autism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and use of assistive technology.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.

Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Behaviour Management Support

Education

Related diploma or certificate

Job description

Daily Start Time : 08:47 AM, Daily End Time : 02:53 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
• Physiotherapy Follow-up
• Behaviour Management Support (Assist with implementation and tracking of behaviour targets, de-escalation strategies, fostering pro-social and conflict resolution skills, implementing calming strategies)

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.

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 by clicking HERE.

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-step scale with step increases occurring annually in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

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 shorter-term positions is pro-rated over the length of the position.

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.

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