1.0 Teaching and Learning Assistant - Student Services, Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s

Position Title Teaching and Learning Assistant– Student Services

Location Brookside Intermediate, 1165 Thorburn Road, P.O. Box 580, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, A1M 3R6

Job Summary Full time PERMANENT Teaching and Learning Assistant - Student Services position at Brookside Intermediate, Portugal Cove - St. Philips. Duties to commence September 2, 2025.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Team, the TLA will work with the Service Delivery Team in supporting the teaching and learning in an inclusive environment in the areas of planning, instruction, social emotional learning, assessment, evaluation and collection of student data.

As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, your work will focus on your application of the 7 Determinants of the School Development Model which are: Wellness and Positive Relationships; Optimal Learning Environments; Instructional Practice; Assessment Practices; Collective Efficacy; Evidence-based Decision Making; and Teachers as Learners.

Additional information regarding the School Development Model can be found at: School Development (SD) - Education.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Service Delivery Team in implementing programs and services for students including the delivery of instructional supports.

Have an understanding of child and youth development.

Assist students with executive functioning skills/coregulation.

Observe individual student progress and behavior, under the direction of the Service Delivery Team.

Work collaboratively in maintaining a safe, secure and supportive environment for both students and staff through the application of de-escalation strategies and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Encourage students to develop independent skills, self-esteem and self-confidence.

Promote students to participate in classroom activities, non-instructional time activities, field trips, etc.

Participate as a member of school teams in meeting the needs of students.

Maintain effective professional working relationships.

Commitment to ongoing professional learning with a willingness to enhance skills and knowledge through professional learning.

Highly effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Ability to assist students with alternate format materials and the operation of specialized assistive technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

Teacher's Certificate Level Two (II) from Teacher Certification - Department of Education.

Approved programs for Certificate Level Two (II) may include: ECE Level 2, Child&Youth Care Worker, Child&Youth Care Worker with Addictions Support, Disability Services&Support, Diploma in Social Services, or 20 university courses (60 credit hours).

Salary&Benefits Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement.

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