SRCE-, EAECA, Term Grade 12 English, African Canadian Studies, Learning Support, TBD

SRCE-26-207, EAECA, Term Grade 12 English, African Canadian Studies, Learning Support, TBD

Effective Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027

• Co-coordination 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;
• Valid teacher certification for the Province of Nova Scotia;
• 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 (e.g., Mimio, Google Classroom, etc.);
• Knowledge and/or experience in implementing inclusive teaching and assessment strategies;
• Secondary Specialization in English Language Arts & Social Studies;
• Demonstrated competency in the following areas:
  • 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 (e.g., universal design for learning);
  • Demonstrate effective use of a variety of Assistive Technologies for students with special needs.
• Experience working with Indigenous Youth in a resource setting.

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references, one must be your most recent supervisor. All candidates short-listed for interview will have references checked prior to being interviewed.

All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education 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 with the Strait Regional Centre for Education.