2025-16-16 Education Support Teacher - BVI

APSEA; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education authority in Nova Scotia seeks an Education Support Teacher (EST) to develop and deliver educational programs for learners who are blind or visually impaired (BLV). Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers and families, implementing inclusive practices, and providing tailored support to enhance independence and development. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a relevant field and a Nova Scotia Teacher Certificate. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in education.

Benefits

Access to the Teacher’s Pension Plan

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits

Professional Learning Opportunities

Supportive, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth who are BLV, including those with multiple exceptionalities.
• Knowledge of assessment tools to support comprehensive assessment processes.
• Comfortable with technology to ensure learners have access to learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier 1, 2, and 3 support to educational teams and families for learners who are BLV.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement inclusive instructional practices.
• Maintain knowledge of assessment tools to support learners.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to work independently

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in education of learners who are blind or visually impaired or equivalent

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Education Support Teacher (EST) – BLV

Location: Cape Breton area, Nova Scotia, Canada (with option for hybrid work)

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: In accordance with the APSEA/NSTU Agreement

Application by: Open until filled

Start date: As soon as possible

Opening Date: May 5, 2025
Competition #: 2025-16-16

Why Join Us?

Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) is more than an agency – it’s a community that empowers children and youth across Atlantic Canada who are Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), blind and have low‑vision (BLV). Since 1975, we’ve improved inclusive, responsive, and flexible educational services. Join us to make a lasting impact on learners and their families.

Benefits

• Access to the Teacher’s Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits under the Nova Scotia Teachers Health and Dental Plan
• Professional Learning Opportunities to keep you at the top of your game
• A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and embraced

What’s the Role?

As an Education Support Teacher (EST) – BLV, you will contribute to the development and delivery of responsive educational programs. You will work closely with educational teams, families, and community partners to support individualized success for learners.

Your Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Provide tier 1, 2, and 3 support to educational teams, families, and community of care partners for learners who are BLV and eligible for APSEA services.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, other educational team members, and families to implement inclusive, responsive, and flexible instructional practices for BLV learners.
• Offer support to families to enhance child development and independence, encouraging participation in program development and delivery.
• Maintain knowledge of assessment tools to support comprehensive assessment processes.
• Assess, recommend, and provide access technology, adapted and alternate format materials for active participation and self‑determination.
• Support processes that create a safe, equitable, positive learning environment valuing diversities.

What You Bring to the Table

We are looking for someone who is passionate about education and brings the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education of learners who are blind or visually impaired, or equivalent.
• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certificate.
• Competency to support the Expanded Core Curriculum – BLV.
• Experience working with children and youth who are BLV, including those with multiple exceptionalities.
• Experience or training with children from infancy to late adolescence.
• Experience with assessment, program planning, and instruction delivery for BLV learners with additional exceptionalities.
• Teaching experience in diverse settings (school, home, virtual, early learning centres, community).
• Knowledge of the Unified English Braille (UEB) code and ability to design tactile graphics.
• Ability to assess, develop, write, implement, and evaluate individualized programs.
• Comfortable with technology to ensure learners have access to learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and positive relationships with children, families, staff, administrators, and community partners.
• Confidentiality and professionalism regarding student information.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Culturally responsive understanding of cross‑cultural awareness, human rights, and diversity.
• Reliable transportation; may require overnight stays and regular travel.

Would Be a Plus If You Have

• Experience and/or training in early childhood education.
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency.
• French language skills.

Note: an offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

APSEA embraces a culture of belonging. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

If you require accommodation in the application and/or interview process, please let our HR Generalist know at [e-mail].

If you’re ready to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children and youth in Atlantic Canada, don’t wait! Apply now and join a dedicated team shaping the future of education.