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60% John Martin Junior High 40% Bedford Forsyth Education Center (both Dartmouth and Bedford campuses). Term position August 1st, 2024 to May 1st, 2025
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 11,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees.
Serving more than 58,000 students in 137 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!
HRCE offers :
- Attractive schedules offering work / life balance
- Competitive compensation and time off
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
- Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
- Access to generous sick time benefits
- Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
African Nova Scotian Student Support Workers (SSW) are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE).
The CUPE collective agreement can be accessed by clicking HERE
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education is committed to achieving a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse communities it serves and a work environment of inclusion and respect.
This is a designated position for an African Nova Scotian candidate. Only African Nova Scotian applicants who self-identify by completing the Diversity Management category on the Questionnaire section of the online resume will be considered.
The African Nova Scotian Student Support Worker will contribute to the support of African Nova Scotian students to ensure improved achievement and a positive school experience.
The Student Support Worker will develop strategies to help students achieve success, will support School Principals on initiatives which address student achievement for African Nova Scotian students, and work with School Principals and staff in developing effective communication links for African Nova Scotian youth and their families.
Working collaboratively with the Regional Coordinator of African Canadian Education, principals and school staff, the Student Support Worker will demonstrate a strong commitment to facilitating student success.
The Student Support Worker reports directly to the Regional Coordinator of African Canadian Education.
Qualifications :
- Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences (i.e. Child Studies, Social Work, or Human Services), or equivalent through a combination of work experience, life skills training, and training in working with students;
- Experience working with African Nova Scotian students and communities through approaches which enhance the greatness, strengths, and abilities of African Nova Scotian students;
- Minimum three (3) years demonstrated experience providing targeted support to youth;
- Experience with case management and / or record keeping considered an asset.
Rate of Pay :
The starting annual salary is $41,268.32 paid across 12 months for working a 10-month school year. Student Support Workers are paid every two weeks.
Salary is based on a six (6) step scale with step increases occurring annually in accordance with the Collective Agreement as shown below.
The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro-rated over the length of the term.
Hours of Work :
Seven (7) hours per day (excluding lunch) totalling 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
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