KDS - Social Emotional Learning Support Teacher

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

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is seeking a Social Emotional Learning Support Teacher for a term position from November 16th, 2026, to July 31st, 2027, with a 0.74 FTE. The terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement. This role involves supporting the well-being and mental wellness of the school community, conducting needs assessments, providing classroom presentations, advocating for students, supporting mediation and restorative practices, assisting with life/career planning and transitions, and collaborating with various professionals and parents/guardians.

Requirements

A valid Nova Scotia Teachers License
Appropriate teaching experience in a Resource or Guidance type position as it relates to the roles of this position.

Nice To Haves

Trained in mediation and restorative practices
Trained in supporting student needs regarding Life/Career planning and transition
Trained in credit checks ensuring graduation requirements and post-secondary needs

Responsibilities

Involved in the Well Being and Mental Wellness Plan for the school community, working closely together with the other partners.
Organize and deliver the Student and Staff Needs Assessment.
Classroom/ whole school presentations when related to transitions or an identified Social Emotional and/or Career Exploration needs.
Advocating for students within the school community and with community partners.
Support mediation and restorative practices (if trained).
Supporting student needs regarding Life/Career planning and transition (if trained).
Credit checks ensuring graduation requirements and post-secondary needs (if trained).
Communicating and working with parent/guardians to support a student.
Collaborating with teachers, professionals, (e.g. social workers, psychologists, Child and Youth Care Workers, School Plus staff).
Informing students of scholarships, bursaries and awards (organization is taken on by another staff person).
Graduation ceremonies in a support capacity.