Teacher Assistant
Verified
Entry Level
Contract
About the role
Teacher Assistant
Assignment
- Teacher Assistant – 5.5 hours per day – Monday to Friday
Qualifications and experience
- Educational Support diploma or equivalent from a recognized post‑secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Specific health care support training or certification would be an asset (i.e. Non Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.)
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position
- Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism.
- Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Task Dimensions
Personal Care Functions
- Provides personal care functions as determined through the program planning process and under the direction of the teacher(s) when a student cannot, or should not, perform these activities independently. For example:
- Assisting students with physical and mobility challenges by lifting and positioning, exercising, transferring from or to transportation, as specified in their program plan
- Ensuring a safe and respectful environment when meeting personal care needs of students.
- Assisting students with routines (i.e. toileting, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene)
- Administering medication and oral inhalant according to the Guidelines for the Administration of Medication to Students
- Carrying out medical procedures (e.g. catheterization) when trained and authorized, according to Board policies and procedures
- Assisting with program support when specifically directed and monitored by the teacher(s).
Behaviour Management
- Supports the implementation of identified behaviour management outcomes under the direction of the teacher(s) when a student is unable to self‑regulate his/her own behaviour. For example:
- Using appropriate physical interventions in accordance with the Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training program, the student’s plan and board policies
- Promoting and facilitating positive interactions among all students
- Recording data and observations as directed (e.g. the frequency of a particular behaviour or off‑task data)
- Assisting with program support when specifically directed and monitored by the teacher(s)
Collaboration and Professionalism
- Working collaboratively as members of the school community. For example:
- Demonstrating ethical behaviours by addressing conflicts, first with teachers, second, the administrative level, and third at the board staff level, according to board policies and procedures
- Respecting and promoting the rights of students
- Modeling appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution
- Relaying information regarding the student to the teacher(s)
- Participating in training and certification required to support the implementation of interventions
- Respecting privacy and confidentiality
- Communicating effectively with teachers, appropriate personnel and students
- Being knowledgeable of and following board and provincial policies and administrative procedures
Rapport Building
- Develops and maintains a positive rapport with students. For example:
- Treating students in a respectful, dignified and fair manner with due consideration to the student’s physical, social and psychological development
- Promoting independence and self‑advocacy through appropriate wait time, prompting, reviewing and reinforcing
- Respecting the strengths and challenges of students
- Maintaining effective and collaborative relationships
- Demonstrating patience and understanding towards students
- Demonstrating appropriate responses to student‑initiated interactions
Application Process
- Complete the online profile/resume
- Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.
- Upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates.
- Provide three references from Immediate Supervisors.
Security Checks
- Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks.
Additional Information
- Effective Dates: 09/02/2025 to 12/22/2025
- Deadline for Applications: 08/06/2025 at 11:59pm
Teacher Assistant
Verified
Entry Level
Contract
About the role
Teacher Assistant
Assignment
- Teacher Assistant – 5.5 hours per day – Monday to Friday
Qualifications and experience
- Educational Support diploma or equivalent from a recognized post‑secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Specific health care support training or certification would be an asset (i.e. Non Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.)
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position
- Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism.
- Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Task Dimensions
Personal Care Functions
- Provides personal care functions as determined through the program planning process and under the direction of the teacher(s) when a student cannot, or should not, perform these activities independently. For example:
- Assisting students with physical and mobility challenges by lifting and positioning, exercising, transferring from or to transportation, as specified in their program plan
- Ensuring a safe and respectful environment when meeting personal care needs of students.
- Assisting students with routines (i.e. toileting, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene)
- Administering medication and oral inhalant according to the Guidelines for the Administration of Medication to Students
- Carrying out medical procedures (e.g. catheterization) when trained and authorized, according to Board policies and procedures
- Assisting with program support when specifically directed and monitored by the teacher(s).
Behaviour Management
- Supports the implementation of identified behaviour management outcomes under the direction of the teacher(s) when a student is unable to self‑regulate his/her own behaviour. For example:
- Using appropriate physical interventions in accordance with the Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training program, the student’s plan and board policies
- Promoting and facilitating positive interactions among all students
- Recording data and observations as directed (e.g. the frequency of a particular behaviour or off‑task data)
- Assisting with program support when specifically directed and monitored by the teacher(s)
Collaboration and Professionalism
- Working collaboratively as members of the school community. For example:
- Demonstrating ethical behaviours by addressing conflicts, first with teachers, second, the administrative level, and third at the board staff level, according to board policies and procedures
- Respecting and promoting the rights of students
- Modeling appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution
- Relaying information regarding the student to the teacher(s)
- Participating in training and certification required to support the implementation of interventions
- Respecting privacy and confidentiality
- Communicating effectively with teachers, appropriate personnel and students
- Being knowledgeable of and following board and provincial policies and administrative procedures
Rapport Building
- Develops and maintains a positive rapport with students. For example:
- Treating students in a respectful, dignified and fair manner with due consideration to the student’s physical, social and psychological development
- Promoting independence and self‑advocacy through appropriate wait time, prompting, reviewing and reinforcing
- Respecting the strengths and challenges of students
- Maintaining effective and collaborative relationships
- Demonstrating patience and understanding towards students
- Demonstrating appropriate responses to student‑initiated interactions
Application Process
- Complete the online profile/resume
- Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.
- Upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates.
- Provide three references from Immediate Supervisors.
Security Checks
- Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks.
Additional Information
- Effective Dates: 09/02/2025 to 12/22/2025
- Deadline for Applications: 08/06/2025 at 11:59pm