SEL Consultant (SSRCE)

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•South Shore Regional Centre fo, NS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically. They serve 59,000 residents across Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres, with a total of 23 schools. SSRCE actively encourages applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry.

Requirements

Valid Nova Scotia Teachers’ Certificate
Masters in Inclusive Education, Special Education or Curriculum (UDL & SLDNE)
Minimum 5 years classroom experience (P-12) including programming for students with diverse and complex needs
Minimum 5 years Learning Support Teacher experience working within a Learning Centre and/or Connect Centre
Recent training and experience in evidence based programming and intervention supporting Social Emotional Learning for students
Certified training in the following: Program for Aspiring Learning Support Teachers (PANLST), Social Narratives, Social Thinking/Zones of Regulation, Interoception, MindUp Curriculum, and ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency Framework)
Proven ability to lead and be a contributing member of Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams
Excellent communication (written, oral, and electronic), problem solving, organization, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated evidence of implementation of the Program Planning Process
Coaching/mentor experience required

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism is an asset
Demonstrated ability to provide program direction and assist in the development of appropriate outcomes for students with complex needs
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and provide Professional Development
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, community members, and outside agencies

Responsibilities

Support implementation of evidence-based programming, strategies, and interventions supporting SEL at Tier 1, 2, and 3.
Participate in Student Planning Team (SPT) and/or Teaching Support Team (TST) to assist in problem solving, student engagement, social emotional learning and program planning for students with intensive needs.
Caseload lead for students with complex needs that require intensive, specialized programming and support. Programming for these students necessitates collaboration among a wide range of service providers within the school system and with outside agencies.
Apply training and experience to develop and support Individual Program Plans, Behaviour Intervention Support Plans (BISPs A and B), Tier 2 intervention and teaching strategies based on the individual needs of students.
Model teaching strategies and support school staff, as needed.
Provide consultation, coaching, and professional learning to support the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices aligned with student well-being goals and Student Success Plan priorities.
Support administrators in planning, implementing, and monitoring student well-being goals as part of the Student Success Planning (SSP) process.
Collaborate, plan, and lead training and professional learning opportunities for Learning Support Teachers- including Behaviour Support Teachers, Community of Schools staff, Teacher Assistants (TAs), and Child and Youth Care Practitioners (CYCPs), in consultation with the Coordinator of Student Services.
Collaborate and lead the regional Behavior Lead Team in consultation with the Coordinator of Student Services.
Work collaboratively with the Student Services Team and Regional Education Team.
Engage in continuing education and professional development in MTSS, SEL, and Inclusive Education.
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.