Health and Human Services 12-15%, Tier 2/3 Support(LST)-15%, BST-30%, LS 10-12-30%, MTSS-10% (PVEC)

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy educational environment that supports the learning and success of all students. This position, located at Park View Education Centre, focuses on providing learning support across various subject areas including Health and Human Services, Tier 2/3 Support, BST, Learning Strategies, and MTSS. The SSRCE serves approximately 59,000 residents across Lunenburg and Queens Counties, with a total of 23 schools.

Requirements

Valid NS teaching license.
Masters in Inclusive Education and/or Special Education or Acadia Masters in Curriculum with a focus on UDL and Inclusive Education.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a classroom teacher programming for students with diverse needs.
Recent training and experience in evidence-based programming and intervention for students with diverse needs.
Training in TEACCH, STAR (Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research), Social Narratives, Social Thinking, Zones of Regulation, Interoception, and APSEA AIE ASD Online Course: ASD and Behavioral Interventions: An Introduction for School Personnel, Assistive Technology, & Supporting Student Behaviour through a Positive Approach (SSRCE and NSCC partnership course).
Proven ability to work as a contributing member of Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams.
Excellent communication (written, oral, and electronic), problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to provide program direction and assist teachers in the development of appropriate outcomes for students with diverse needs.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, community members, and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

Develop and support Individual Program Plans, Integrated Support Plans, and teaching strategies based on individual student needs.
Support Universal Design for Learning within an MTSS framework.
Collaborate and support assessment and reporting practices.
Integrate cross-curricular, student-focused activities.
Support the implementation of evidence-based programming, strategies, and interventions at Tier 1, 2, and 3.
Model teaching strategies and support teachers and/or TAs.
Comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.
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 special needs.
Perform other related duties as required.