Student Program Assistant

6 days ago

Whycocomagh Nova Scotia BE M Canada Waycobah First Nation Full time $30,000 - $50,000 per year

The We'koqma'q Mi'kmaw School is accepting applications for four (4) Student Program Assistant positions.

Location: We'koqma'q Mi'kmaw School
Job type: Full time - Term
Start Date: September 2, 2025

Salary Range: in line with the Student Program Assistant Scale for the School

The Student Placement Assistant will play a vital role in the classroom working to support students individually or small groups of students with special needs.

DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITES

  • Assist students with physical & mobility challenges as specified in their program plan;
  • Assist students with routines, transitions and planned programming;
  • Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting;
  • Help students individually or in small groups with learning tasks or behavior goals under the supervision of the classroom teacher;
  • Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher;
  • Accompany and supervise students during activities;
  • Assist with personal care such as, toileting and personal hygiene;
  • Assist with program support as directed & monitored by the teacher;
  • Assist with safety and behavior management under the direction of the program planning team;

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Teacher Assistant or Early Childhood Education certificate an asset
  • Experience working with children exhibiting challenging behaviors
  • Fluency in Mi'kmaq strongly recommended
  • Ability to support students with technology and academics
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position and provide personal care as required
  • Possess basic computer skills

Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Successful applicant will be will be required to provide satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector and child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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