CBVRCE 2025 NSTU-008, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Consultant (Perm), Base: Bras d'Or Elementary

Government of Nova Scotia; Sydney; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is seeking an Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant. This role involves supporting students with ASD, requiring a Master's degree, teaching experience, and specific training in autism strategies. The position promotes diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years successful classroom teaching experience.
• Experience programming and supporting students with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in educational settings.
• Plan and deliver professional learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or equivalent

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate

Tools

TEACCH

STAR

TTAP

PEERS Program

Low Arousal Approach

AAC

Positive Behavior Supports

Job description

TheCape 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.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the position of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Consultant as we work together to create success for all students in our region. 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 2LGBTQI++ 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.

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 22, 2025, by Midnight

Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (Education, Special Education, SLP, Psychology, etc.).
2. Valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate.
3. Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
4. Minimum of five (5) years experience as a High Needs Learning Center (Primary Responsibility) Learning Support Teacher or in a regional position that primarily services students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
5. Experience programming and supporting students with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Please provide examples in your application.
6. Training and/or experience in the following:
   • TEACCH: Principles of Structured Teaching
   • STAR: Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research
   • TTAP: TEACCH Transition Profile/TEACCH Transition Programming
   • PEERS Program: The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills and course for credit
   • Cape Breton Works
   • Low Arousal Approach: Three (3) day certification
   • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
   • Principles of Behavior and Positive Behavior Supports
7. Demonstrated leadership and experience in planning and delivering professional learning.
8. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (written, oral, electronic).
9. Sound knowledge of inclusive education, IPPs, and evidence-based interventions for ASD.

Applicants must:

• Upload a completed resume with their application.
• Enter 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 (internal candidates only).
• Update the Assignment (course and/or grades taught) for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File (internal candidates only).
• Ensure application contains information regarding your leadership experience in math and your experience/training in providing PD.

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email.