Academic Support for Adults and Alternative Students (QAH)

Government of Nova Scotia; Liverpool; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Academic Support for Adults and Alternative Students. This permanent position involves providing instruction and supervision in an alternative education setting. The ideal candidate will have a valid teaching certification and experience in Science or Physical Education. Responsibilities include implementing personalized education plans and collaborating with support staff to foster student success. Applicants should demonstrate effective communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification required.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience in Science or Phys Ed.
• Experience in Adult & Alternative Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and supervision in alternative education.
• Implement personal education and behavior plans.
• Maintain records in PowerSchool.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Education

Bachelor of Education - Secondary

University education in Science

University education in Kinesiology

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices a culturally responsive pedagogy approach to provide an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education that supports personal and academic success for the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties. This area covers 5,250 square kilometres and includes 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes, and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, African ancestry, and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please complete the self-identification portion on the application.

Position: Academic Support for Adults and Alternative Students - Permanent - Req#87798

Date: May 15, 2025

Location: Liverpool, NS, CA, B0T 1K0

Title: Academic Support for Adults and Alternative Students - 20% Alternative and 80% Adult (Subjects include Global Sustainability Studies 12, MKS 11 or CCS 11, PAL 11, PE 11 and 12 as required, Business Technology 11, Design 11, Oceans 11, Co-op 12)

Responsibilities include providing classroom instruction and supervision to students in an alternative education setting, reinforcing instruction to individuals and small groups across various academic subjects, implementing personal education and behavior plans, utilizing behavioral strategies and alternative programs, working with outside agencies and support staff, attending meetings, and maintaining records in PowerSchool. Experience in Math and Science is an asset.

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: Queens Adult High

Application Deadline: 05/19/2025 at 11:59 pm

Effective Date: 08/01/2025

Position Type: 100% Permanent

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Education - Secondary
• University education in Science

OR a minimum of three years of experience teaching at least 50% Science within the last seven years with positive performance appraisals and/or references.

• University education in Kinesiology

OR a minimum of three years of experience teaching at least 50% Phys Ed within the last seven years with positive performance appraisals and/or references.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional development in Science
• Experience teaching Science
• Professional development in KinePhys Ed
• Experience teaching Adult & Alternative Education, with familiarity in high school courses, credit programs, graduation requirements, and creating culturally responsive, inclusive, safe learning environments
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, electronic)
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams for early intervention, service coordination, and program planning
• Proven teamwork in school program planning and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy
• Current understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on learning and social engagement
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs and teaching strategies based on student needs
• Ability to employ non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Effective teaching strategies and coaching skills for school staff
• Maintain confidentiality as a norm
• Experience in planning and developing training related to students with behaviors of concern
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
• Valuing others’ voices and contributions, open to constructive criticism
• Completion of WHMIS and First Aid or willingness to obtain upon hire

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Security Checks:

The SSRCE requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you possess current checks less than three months old, attach these to your profile/resume.

We appreciate your interest. The appointment will be made according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information, visit our website.