FDS - Educational Assistant 5.Term

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Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Falmouth District School

October 27, 2026 to January 8, 2027

Closing date for applications - October 27, 2026 at midnight

Starting Wages

Educational Assistant 1 - Fully Qualified - $26.99 per hour

Educational Assistant 2 - Partially Qualified - $19.38 per hour

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance withthe Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit at

This position is subject to the Annual Layoff/Recall Process as per Articles 29 & 30 of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Collective Agreement.

Educational Assistants provide support to students who are identified through the program planning process as requiring support with medical and personal care and/or safety/behavior management.

• Human Services diploma or equivalent post-secondary training and experience in a related human services discipline.
  
  Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.
• Bona fide occupational requirements as identified (eg American Sign Language, Picture Exchange Communication Systems, Braille, ability to lift and position, etc).
• Specific health-care support training or certification as required.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Current CPR and First Aid training.

As identified through the program planning process and under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or school team, when a student cannot, or should not, perform these activities independently, the Educational Assistant, will as required:

• Assist students with physical and mobility challenges by lifting and positioning.
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment when meeting personal care needs of students.
• Assist students with routines.
• Assist in the operation of support equipment, including lifts and assistive technology.
• Administer medication and oral inhalant according to the Guidelines.
• Carry out medical procedures (e.g., catheterization, tube feeding) when trained and authorized, according to board policies and/or guidelines.
• Implement programs as prepared by the Speech Language Pathologist, Physiotherapist, and Occupational Therapist or other professionals.
• Assist with program support when specifically directed and monitored by teacher(s).

Under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or the program planning team, the Educational Assistant will support the implementation of identified behavior management outcomes. When a student is unable to self-regulate his or her behavior, the Educational Assistant will:

• Use appropriate physical interventions in accordance with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Program, the student’s plan, and board policies.
• Encourage students to respect the school’s code of conduct guidelines and positive and effective behavioural support (PEBS) initiative.
• Model and encourage respect for self and others.
• Promote or facilitate positive interactions among all students.
• Record data and observations as directed.
• Assist with program support when specifically directed and monitored by teacher(s).

Educational Assistants may be required to accompany students or to provide transportation to students to and from school via school bus, taxi, or private vehicle in compliance with Board policy and procedures.

Educational Assistants are also expected to develop and maintain positive rapport with students.

Educational Assistants may be required to:

• Provide supervision for students.
• Provide supervision for students during the…