SRCE-26-223, SMECA, Term Learning Support Teacher

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking a Term Learning Support Teacher for the St Mary's Education Centre Academy. The SRCE is part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, established to support student learning, achievement, well-being, and overall success. The SRCE serves approximately 5,948 students across 20 schools and 375 children in pre-primary programs, with a jurisdiction covering the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness, and Richmond. This role involves supporting students with high needs, collaborating with various teams, and providing direct intervention and programming support.

Requirements

Valid teacher certification for the Province of Nova Scotia
Currently enrolled in or completion of a graduate level program in inclusive education or related field
Excellent classroom and student management skills
Knowledge and experience in the application of technologies used to enhance instruction and learning (eg. Mimio, Google Classrooms, etc)
Knowledge and/or experience in implementing inclusive teaching and assessment strategies
Demonstrated competency in formal, individualized student assessment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report-writing
In-depth familiarity with a wide range of exceptionalities, learning challenges, sensory deficits, disabling conditions, etc. and their implications for successful educational programming
Ability to work as a team member in all phases of educational programming
Knowledge and understanding of all pertinent provincial and SRCE policies pertaining to the instruction of students with special needs
Skills in communicating and working in collaborative partnerships for programming
Ability to work closely with Teacher Assistants (TAs) to oversee and ensure appropriate educational programming
Demonstrated ability to work in a variety of teaching models (group, individual, co-teaching, learning centre)
Training and experience in the development and implementation of IPPs
Experience in working with children and youth and with special needs
Experience in supporting accessible learning (eg. universal design for learning)
Demonstrate effective use of a variety of Assistive Technologies for students with special needs
Must provide at least three (3) work-related references, one must be your most recent supervisor
Must provide a current (within the last 6 months), and clear Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment

Responsibilities

Co-ordination of IPPs for caseload of students with high needs
Programming support for students with a variety of needs, including skills-based instruction, executive functioning, enrichment, etc., as a key member of the teams which support students in the school
Supporting classroom teachers & specialist teachers through co-teaching, coaching, mentoring, resources and training
Intensive, direct teaching intervention with students as per their identified needs (per the School Planning Team, or the Student Planning Team)
Liaison with classroom teachers
Integration of programming support into the classroom/school setting
Assessment, evaluation, and reporting on individual student progress as a key member of the Student Planning Team
Development and implementation of interventions with the Student Planning Team and the Teacher Support Team (including classroom teachers and parents)
Curriculum Support as determined by the School Planning Team and the Teacher Support Team
Other Learning Support duties as applicable