2026​/27 NSTU-012 - Regional Augmentative & Alternative Comm. Specialist, Base: SPEC (Temp. Assign

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The
Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education
is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38schools.

We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2

SLGBTQI++ community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Claudette Vickers at  or  to request reasonable accommodations.

This temporary assignment is anticipated to end on June 18, 2027.

Final date to receive applications:
August 23, 2026 by Midnight

Qualifications

A valid Nova Scotia Teacher's Certificate or other professional certification recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, as appropriate to the position.

Minimum five (5) years of successful experience supporting students with diverse learning, communication, behavioural, developmental, physical, sensory, and/or social-emotional needs.

Demonstrated experience as a Learning Support Teacher, Student Services Specialist, Inclusive Education Specialist, Program Planning Specialist, or in a comparable student support leadership role is considered an asset.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting students who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), communication supports, Assistive (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM).

Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Behaviour Specialists, Autism Specialists, Assistive Technology Workers, classroom teachers, school administrators, educational assistants and families.

Demonstrated knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), inclusive education, student planning processes, and Individual Program Planning.

Applicants must demonstrate, through their application, the necessary competencies and qualifications in this posting. The process may include an interview.

Regional Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialist

The Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialist supports students with diverse learning, communication, behavioural, physical, sensory, and developmental needs through consultation, direct service, coaching, and program development within the student planning team process. Working collaboratively with school teams, families, and multidisciplinary professionals, the Specialist assists in identifying and implementing communication supports, Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), Assistive  and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems that promote equitable access to learning, communication, participation and independence.

The Specialist provides leadership in supporting school teams to develop effective, evidence-informed programming for students with complex needs while building staff capacity through coaching, mentoring, professional learning, and collaborative problem-solving.

Demonstrated understanding of inclusive educational practices and evidence-informed interventions for students with diverse and complex learning needs.

Demonstrated experience supporting students with complex behavioural, communication, developmental, cognitive, physical, sensory, and social-emotional needs in a variety of educational settings.

Demonstrated experience working with complex behaviour cases and developing collaborative intervention plans through roles such as Learning Support Teacher, Student Services Specialist, Inclusive Education Specialist, or other student support leadership positions.

Ability to provide consultation, coaching, mentoring, and capacity-building for school teams.

Demonstrated knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), communication supports, Accessible…