*KCA - Learning Support Teacher

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

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia seeks a Learning Support Teacher for the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education. This role involves providing quality instruction to students with diverse needs while adhering to educational frameworks. Candidates must possess a valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate and have skills in assessment and teamwork, contributing to an inclusive educational environment. The position includes engaging in ongoing professional development and maintaining communication records.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate required.
• Experience with academic and behavioral needs is essential.
• Willingness to complete AVRSB New Resource Teacher Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction per the framework of the Nova Scotia Department of Education.
• Work as a team member in educational programming phases.
• Implement learning strategies based on student needs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of exceptionalities

Education

Valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate

M Ed. in Special Education

M Ed in Inclusive Education

Diploma in Special Education

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Learning Support Teacher

1.00 FTE

Unfilled

First Available to Permanent, Assumed Permanent and Surplus Teachers of the AVRCE

Second Available to Term Recall Round One Teachers of the AVRCE

Third Available to Term Recall Round Two Teachers of the AVRCE

Fourth Available to Employment Equity Applicants

Fifth Available to External Applicants

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement

Posting closes Midnight, June 18th, 2025

Learning Support Teacher

Qualifications and Abilities:

• A valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate.
• M Ed. In Special Education; M Ed in Inclusive Education; or Diploma in Special Education preferred.
• Required courses include: Masters Ed. Course Principle of Assessment, M Ed. Course in Individual Testing or Assessment for Learning one, M Ed. Course in Programming for Exceptionalities or Programming for students with learning differences and Curriculum practices for at risk students.
• Completion of/or willingness to complete the AVRSB New Resource Teacher Program.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry – Request for a Search Form.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality instruction within the framework established by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Demonstrate knowledge through experience and/or training with students with academic and behavioral and/or social emotional needs, including life skills.
• Demonstrate competency formal, individualized student assessment.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, including report-writing.
• Be familiar with a wide range of exceptionalities, learning and behavioral challenges, sensory deficits, and their implications for successful educational programming.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member in all phases of educational programming.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all pertinent provincial and board policies related to student services.
• Demonstrate skills in communicating and working in collaborative partnerships.
• Demonstrate the ability to work closely with Educational Assistants to ensure appropriate educational programming.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of teaching models (group, individual, co-teaching, learning centre.
• Implement strategies, activities, and techniques for promoting student learning based on each student’s prior knowledge, skills, and learning needs.
• Demonstrate best practices in assessment to determine next steps.
• Attend and actively engage in meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain and submit all records in online systems and other communication avenues.

Open Vacancy Round Hiring

• The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education will conduct teacher interviews commencing on July 2 for the Open Vacancy hiring round.

• Interview teams will contact shortlisted applicants between June 18 and up to July 3 to make interview appointments. Applicants must be available to take these phone calls.

• Interviews will be held at Horton High School, 75 Greenwich Road S., Wolfville, from July 2-4.

• Successful applicants will be contacted between July 2 – July 4. All shortlistedapplicants will be contacted regardless of interview outcome.

Applicant Responsibilities

Provide 3 professional/supervisory, work-related references, their email addresses and their phone numbers in your SuccessFactors application. References must be able to speak to an applicant’s teaching abilities. AVRCE will require referees to provide reference checks prior to noon on June 27.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone]. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.