Program Planning Specialist - Complex Behaviour P-12

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

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is hiring a Program Planning Specialist to enhance inclusive education practices for students with complex behaviours. This role involves collaboration with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies and develop supports within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. A valid Nova Scotia Teaching License and extensive classroom experience are essential for candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years successful classroom experience required.
• Experience with students with complex behaviours is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team and coach/mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning Support and Classroom Teachers with implementation of inclusive practices.
• Assist in problem-solving for student needs and enhancing classroom strategies.
• Work collaboratively with schools to address programming for complex behaviours.

Skills

Classroom management

Relationship building

Data analysis

Instructional strategies

Conflict resolution

Education

Masters in Education

Valid Nova Scotia Teaching License

Tools

Data tracking tools

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Program Planning Specialist - Complex Behaviour P-12

1.00 FTE

Unfilled

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

Posting closes at Midnight, June 17th, 2025.

The Program Planning Specialist (Complex Behaviours) shall be responsible for supporting Learning Support (Resource) and Classroom Teachers with the implementation of strategies and practices that lead to an effective, relational, inclusive classroom.

The Program Planning Specialist (Complex Behaviours) will assist in problem-solving with the Learning Support (Resource) and Classroom Teachers around student and classroom needs to enhance practices for an effective Tier 1 classroom.

The Program Planning Specialist (Complex Behaviours) will work as part of a team in supporting schools with programming for challenging and complex behaviours.

The Program Planning Specialist (Complex Behaviours) will report directly to the Coordinator of Student Services.

Training/Qualification/Experience

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of and experience with using the UDL framework, Problem and Project Based-learning, Response to Intervention, Differentiated Instruction, evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrates an accurate understanding of the program planning process and how to implement effective documented adaptations, IPP’s, behaviour and other plans.
• Adept at building solid, authentic relationships with students and staff.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom and student management skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current, effective high-leverage practices in a classroom (Tier 1 classroom strategies).
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of and experience in implementing Tier 1, 2 and 3 supports within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
• Demonstrates solid skills in planning (backward design) assessment for and of learning and the development of next steps for learners.
• Demonstrates ability to observe, identify and make recommendations for effective strategies, routines and classroom procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively and accurately collect data (FBA’s, tracking tools).
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of behaviour principles and methods/strategies for positively changing behaviour.
• Accurately and effectively uses student data to analyze and develop next steps for student learning.
• Has a clear understanding of inclusive education and how to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.
• Has thorough knowledge in how students learn (multiple intelligences and preferred learning styles).
• Demonstrates ability to work successfully in a team environment, and as a teacher coach/mentor.
• Demonstrates ability to apply effective strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to work with and communicate effectively through strong interpersonal, oral and written skills with students and staff within the AVRCE.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of technologies used to enhance instruction and learning.
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of race relations, culturally relevant pedagogy, cross-cultural understanding, human rights and diversity, equity.
• Has experience and knowledge in planning, organizing, and facilitating professional development sessions.
• Other duties as required.

Training/Qualifications/Experience

• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching License is required.
• Will include travel from school to school throughout the region.
• A minimum of five years of successful classroom experience is required.
• A Masters in Education (Inclusive Education is preferred).
• A minimum of five years of successful Learning Support (Resource) experience, including working with students with complex behaviours, is an asset.

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.