Program Planning Implementation Specialist Teacher (HA and other locations)

Government of Nova Scotia; Hebbville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A permanent position for a Program Planning Implementation Specialist Teacher is available at a leading educational institution. The role focuses on supporting diverse learners and implementing effective program planning processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Education and relevant experience in teaching and support roles. The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers and administration to enhance student learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five years successful classroom teaching experience.
• Two years support teaching experience in Resource or Learning Centre.

Responsibilities

• Establishing systems and routines for students.
• Implementing adaptations and Individual Program Plans (IPPs).
• Supporting students with academic and behavior challenges.

Skills

Classroom management

Positive student relationships

Program Planning

Education

Bachelor of Education Degree

Masters Degree in Special Education

Tools

TIENET

Job description

Program Planning Implementation Specialist Teacher (Supporting the following locations: PRES/PENTZ/NES (Home School), HA) - Permanent - Req#87808

Position Details

Date: May 15, 2025

Location: Bridgewater, NS, CA, B4V0A2

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices a culturally responsive pedagogy approach, providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres, with a total of 23 schools.

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

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

Effective Date: 08/01/2025

Position Type: 100% Permanent

To apply, complete the online profile/resume. Attach a resume, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. Please note: Failure to include references may delay processing.

Position Overview

Position: Program Planning Implementation Specialist Teacher (Supporting PRES/PENTZ/NES (Home School), HA)

Reports to: Coordinator of Student Services

Employee Group: NSTU

Qualifications, Experience & Ability

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Education Degree; Masters Degree in Special Education, Diverse Learners (SLDNE), Inclusive Education (Curriculum & Instruction), or a related field such as Literacy, Numeracy, or Technology.
• Minimum Experience: Five (5) years successful classroom teaching; two (2) years support teaching (Resource, Learning Centre, Learning Disabilities); three (3) years experience with TIENET for Program Planning and IPPs.
• Minimum Ability: Demonstrated ability to handle situations effectively, assessed primarily through the interview. Internal and external applicants must meet a minimum threshold of 70%.

Note: Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Further short-listing may consider additional qualifications and experience.

Support Responsibilities

• Establishing systems & routines
• SEL Programming
• Implementation of Adaptations & IPPs
• Program Planning Process
• TIENET
• Supporting students with Academic and Behaviour Challenges
• Scheduling and caseload management
• Selection of evidence-based interventions
• Transition planning
• Complex Case support

Additional Assets

• Focus on developing and implementing programming
• Support for teachers, Learning Support Teachers, Educational Assistants, and Administration in program planning
• Support through modelling, co-teaching, observation, and feedback
• Knowledge of Teaching Support Teams, Student Planning Teams, and Program Planning Process
• Classroom management and positive student relationships
• Knowledge of community supports, Transition Planning, DI, UDL, MTSS

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Security Checks

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. Checks less than 3 months old can be attached to your profile/resume.