Autism Early Intervention Communications Specialist (SSRCE)

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•SSRCE, NS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is seeking an Autism Early Intervention Communications Specialist to support students in primary to grade 1 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have communication, language, and social skill challenges. This role involves collaborating with teachers, school teams, and families to develop and implement individualized communication programs and teaching strategies within the Inclusive Education Policy and MTSS framework. The specialist will work with educational professionals to maximize student learning. SSRCE practices a culturally responsive pedagogy approach, aiming to provide an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education. They actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry.

Requirements

A valid Nova Scotia Teachers Specialist Certificate
A Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Human Communication Disorders or equivalent Masters Degree
Eligibility for full membership with the NS College of Audiologists and Speech-Language pathologists
Minimum of five years working in school settings with children diagnosed with ASD
Recent training and experience in evidence based approaches in programming and intervention for students with ASD
Proven ability to work as a contributing member of school program planning and multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication (written and oral and electronic), problem solving and interpersonal skills
Expertise in supporting primary to grade 1 students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through individualized social, language, and communication programming
Strong knowledge of ASD, program planning, assessment practices, and inclusive education
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies and interventions
Skilled in assessing student communication and language development using formal and informal methods
Experience collaborating with Teaching Support Teams, Student Planning Teams, families, specialists and school staff
Understanding of culturally responsive instruction, diversity, human rights, and cross-cultural practices
Ability to provide professional learning and support to educational teams
Proficiency with current technologies related to special education and communication supports
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

Support students in primary to grade 1 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have communication, language, and social skill challenges.
Collaborate with teachers, school teams, and families to develop and implement individualized communication programs and teaching strategies.
Work within the Inclusive Education Policy and MTSS framework.
Work with educational professionals to maximize student learning.
Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and families to support students with ASD.
Develop, model, and evaluate communication and social skills interventions.
Provide assessment, progress monitoring, and student programming support.
Deliver services through individual, group, consultation, and school-based approaches.
Coach and support school teams in implementing ASD strategies and interventions.
Maintain student data and prepare progress reports.
Participate in student planning and teaching support meetings.
Provide staff training and professional development opportunities.
Apply evidence-based and ABA-informed practices.
Engage in ongoing professional learning and other assigned duties.
Possess knowledge of provincial and Regional Education Centre or CSAP policies, guidelines and procedures and the rights and responsibilities of parents, students, teachers and schools as they relate to individuals with diverse learning needs.