Severe Learning Disabilities Teacher (SLD) - Permanent 2026 (90776)

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

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) is seeking a Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) Teacher for a permanent position starting August 1, 2026. This role is based at Harbour House (Central Office) in Yarmouth, NS, with flexibility. The SLD Teacher will provide supportive educational services to students with diagnosed learning disabilities. As part of the Student Services team, this role involves supporting students, families, and school staff in interpreting assessment results, developing appropriate academic and social programming, fostering self-advocacy skills, and managing transitioning requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to inclusive education.
Ability to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team in support of student success.
Ability to provide leadership in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to programming, supports and services.
Ability to utilize current technologies as it relates to education.
Ability to apply knowledge and experience in the areas of race relations, cross cultural understanding, human rights and diversity.
Desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development.
Demonstrated ability to engage and work with diverse communities.
Ability to provide literacy support/coaching to students and teachers within classrooms.
Ability to monitor, assess and evaluate student progress.
Ability to provide leadership in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to student achievement.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships that foster a climate of trust and respect.
Ability to maintain a healthy and positive perspective on change and support others in the change process.
Ability to work and communicate effectively within the Regional Centre with students, parents/guardians, and community groups.
Ability to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to apply knowledge, experience, and commitment in the area of race relations, cross cultural understanding, human rights, diversity and culturally relevant pedagogy.
Master of Education with a special education concentration and/or Master of Literacy Instruction.
Qualified Level B Assessor.
Professional Development training in the area of Learning Disabilities.
Training in mentorship and or coaching.
Experience administering and interpreting Level B Assessments.
Experience as a Learning Support Teacher.
Experience providing professional development to small and large groups.
Experience providing support to school staff in the form of contributions to program plans and classroom implementation of strategies.
Experience utilizing and recommending assistive technology for student use.
5 Years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate supportive educational services to students with diagnosed learning disabilities.
Interpret assessment results.
Develop appropriate academic and social programming.
Foster self-advocacy skills.
Support transitioning requirements for students.
Work in classrooms with teachers and students supporting inclusive practices.
Provide leadership for professional development in the area of literacy and learning disabilities.
Attend ongoing professional development provided by the region.
Provide coaching to teachers on best practices and supports at TIER 1, 2 and 3.
Work in classrooms with teachers and students to support literacy development and independent learning for students.
Provide direct intervention support to students as determined through program planning.
Provide transitional and advocacy support for students diagnosed with a learning disability.
Communicate results, plan, and implement actions for improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Student Services in conjunction with school administration.