Program Planning Implementation Specialist Teacher (CAMS and other locations)

Government of Nova Scotia; Chester; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a dedicated Program Planning Implementation Specialist Teacher to enhance learning experiences for diverse students. This role involves collaborating with educators to develop effective programming, implementing adaptations, and supporting students facing academic and behavioral challenges. With a focus on inclusivity and evidence-based interventions, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering a positive learning environment. Join a team committed to educational excellence and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students across multiple schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant educational fields.

Responsibilities

• Establish systems and routines for program planning.
• Support students with academic and behavior challenges.

Skills

Classroom Teaching

Program Planning

TIENET

SEL Programming

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Bachelor of Education Degree

Master’s Degree in Special Education

Tools

TIENET

Job description

Program Planning Implementation Specialist Teacher (Supporting the following locations: FHCS, NRCS, CDES, CAMS (Home School), ACES) - Permanent - Req#87464

Date: May 1, 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. The 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 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 Details

Deadline: 05/12/2025 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 will delay processing.

Position Details

Position: Program Planning Implementation Specialist Teacher (Supporting FHCS, NRCS, CDES, CAMS (Home School), ACES)

Reports to: Coordinator of Student Services

Employee Group: NSTU

Qualifications, Experience & Ability

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

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

Support Areas

• Establishing systems & routines
• SEL Programming
• Implementation of Adaptations & IPPs
• Program Planning Process
• TIENET
• Supporting students with Academic and Behaviour Challenges
• Scheduling and caseload management
• 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
• Modeling, 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, Differentiated Instruction, UDL, MTSS

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Security Checks

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