AddressCompetition #: 206C7-Jan1724A
Position: Educational Program Assistant
Location: Millwood High
Department:
Assignment: Educational Program Assistant
Status: Term
Percentage: 100%
Start Date: Tuesday, January 23 2024
End Date: Wednesday, July 31 2024
Posted: Wednesday, January 17 2024 12:00 PM
Deadline: Monday, January 22 2024 12:00 PM
Details:
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 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.
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.
Please refer to job description for further details.
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Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.
HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.
Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.
Daily Start Time: 08:30 AM, Daily End Time: 04:00 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)
Trained or Willing to be Trained:
- Toileting
- Personal Care
- 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.
