Learning Support Teacher, Grades 5 & 6 (BJHS)

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

Job summary

An established education provider is seeking a Learning Support Teacher for Grades 5 & 6. This role focuses on providing inclusive, diverse, and equitable education to students with varying needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in special education and experience in developing Individual Program Plans. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with teachers and support teams to enhance student learning and success. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering a supportive educational environment that values diversity and promotes personal and academic growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience programming for students with diverse needs.
• Recent training in evidence-based programming for diverse learners.
• Understanding of MTSS framework and Universal Design for Learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Individual Program Plans for students.
• Provide direct instruction based on identified student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement evidence-based strategies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organization Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Understanding of UDL

Assistive Technology

Education

Valid NS Teaching License

Masters in Inclusive Education

Completion of PANLST

Tools

TIENET

Assistive Technology Systems

Job description

Learning Support Teacher, Grades 5 & 6 - Term - Req#87198

Date: April 30, 2025

Location: Bridgewater, NS

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in 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 and 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 that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Application Deadline (mm,dd,yyyy): 05/05/2025 at 11:59pm.

Effective Date(s) (mm,dd,yyyy): 08/01/2025 - 07/31/2026

Position Type: 100% Term

To apply please complete the online profile/resume. You can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable(Please note:Failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application.)

Position Title: LST

Reports to: School Administrator

Employee Group: NSTU

Qualifications, Experience, Training:

• Valid NS teaching license;
• Masters in Inclusive Education and/or Special Education or Acadia Masters in Curriculum with focus on UDL and Inclusive Education;
• Completion of Program for Aspiring Learning Support Teachers (PANLST);
• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a classroom teacher programming for students with diverse needs including at the elementary level;
• Recent training and experience in evidence based programming and intervention for students with diverse needs;
• Additional training in the following: TEACCH, STAR (Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research), Social Narratives, Social Thinking, Zones of Regulation, Interoception, and APSEA AIE ASD Online Course: ASD and Behavioral Interventions: An Introduction for School Personnel, Trauma Informed and Assistive Technology;
• Understanding of the MTSS Framework and supporting the Tiers of Intervention including the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP);
• Proven ability to work as a contributing member of Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams;
• Excellent communication (written, oral, and electronic), problem solving, organization, and interpersonal skills;
• Promote and maintain confidentiality regarding records and documentation.

Characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to provide program direction and assist teachers in the development of appropriate outcomes for students with diverse needs
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, community members, and outside agencies

Task Dimensions:

• Work collaboratively and apply training and experience to develop and support Individual Program Plans, Integrated Support Plans, and teaching strategies based on the individual needs of students;
• Provide direct instruction based on identified student needs as outlined in the Program Plan, in collaboration with the classroom teacher;
• Participate on Teaching Support Teams and Student Planning Teams to assist in problem solving and program planning, as needed;
• Teach and assist students in the use of Assistive Technology and Alternative and Augmentative Communication Systems (AAC);
• Assist students, parents/guardians and other professionals in planning appropriate transitions for students with developmental disabilities, including job placement, school-to-work and independent living;
• Supporting Universal Design for Learning within an MTSS framework;
• Collaborating and supporting assessment and reporting practices;
• Supporting the implementation of evidence-based programming, strategies, and interventions at Tier 1, 2, and 3;
• Modeling teaching strategies and supporting teachers and/or TAs, as needed ;
• Promote and maintain confidentiality regarding records and documentation (TIENET);
• Continued Professional Development in Inclusive Education and specific trainings related to the position such as Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or Low Arousal Approach when required;
• Comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations;
• Possess knowledge of provincial and Regional Education Centre or CSAP policies, guidelines and procedures, and the rights and responsibilities of parents, students, teachers, and schools, as they relate to individuals with special needs;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Educationrequires that allnewly hiredemployees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check andCriminal Record / Vulnerable SectorChecks. If you have current ones less than 3 months oldyou can attach these checks to your profile / resume.

We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy. The appointment to this vacancy will be according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information about the SSRCE visit our website at https://www.ssrce.ca/