CBVRCE NSTU-, Learning Support Positions; HNLC​/Behaviour​/Resource

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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 38 schools.

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.

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.

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is seeking applicants for Term and Long-Term Substitute positions in Learning Support, including roles in the High Needs Learning Centre, Behaviour Support, and Resource Support.

Be sure to outline all relevant education, training, and experience supporting students with significant developmental, behavioural, social-emotional, and academic needs. While a Master of Education in Curriculum Studies with a focus on Diverse Learners (or an equivalent qualification) is preferred, candidates with related experience and qualifications will also be considered.

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday September 13, 2026

Applicants must:

• Provide comprehensive information regarding your skills, abilities and experience as it relates to the Position Specific Qualifications/Descriptions.
• upload a completed resume with the application;
• include 3 references, one of which is the applicant's immediate supervisor;
• update Worksite with the name of the school for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File;
• update the Assignment (course and/or grades taught) for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File;

Learning Support Teachers

Learning Support Teachers are experienced and skilled teachers who provide direct, collaborative support to teachers and students. They may be a teacher or specialist that does not have a class assigned to them. Learning Support Teachers support classroom teachers by developing and implementing strategies to promote students' well-being and achievement. They may also work directly with individual or small groups of students.

Learning Support Teachers:

• responsive to student need as identified at the school level by the school principal as leader of the Teaching Support Team and at the regional level by the Programs and Student Services team.
• are flexible in service delivery models that align with Multi Tiered Services and Supports (MTSS) in order to address academic, social/emotional, and behavioural needs across the three tiers
• are expected to adhere to the principles of inclusive education by Learning Support Teachers

Learning Support Teacher Responsibilities:

• value student voice and choice and provide opportunities for them to speak to their strengths, challenges, and preferred ways of learning.
• work with…