Regional Alternative Programs Learning Support Teacher Complex Behaviours (Gr 6-12)

Government of Nova Scotia; Town of Berwick; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational body is seeking a Regional Alternative Programs Learning Support Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role involves designing academic programming for youth with complex behaviours in a team-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have significant classroom experience, a valid teaching license, and skills in managing diverse learning needs. This position is a 100% term role located in Kings County, Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of successful classroom experience.
• Experience with students with complex behaviours.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement academic programming for students with complex behaviours.
• Develop schedules for virtual and in-person instruction.
• Coordinate with mental health services.

Skills

Understanding of UDL framework

Classroom management skills

Ability to build relationships

Data analysis for learning

Knowledge of inclusive education

Education

Valid Nova Scotia Teaching License

Master’s in Education (Inclusive Education)

Job description

Overview

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
Regional Alternative Programs Learning Support Teacher Complex Behaviours (Gr 6-12)

100% effective October 14th, 2025 - July 31st, 2026

0.86 FTE

Term

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

Closing Date: Midnight, October 2nd, 2025

Regional Alternative Learning Support Teacher (Complex Behaviours) will work as part of a team in supporting youth with challenging and complex behaviours to meet their academic, behavioural, emotional and social goals.

Responsibilities

• Design academic/IPP (life skills, social development) programming for identified students;
• Develop a schedule and provide virtual and/or in-person instruction to identified students;
• Design programming focused on developing pro-social behaviours and social skills, and, where possible, employability skills;
• Design opportunities for community-based/career programming, and where appropriate, work with other staff to implement these experiences;
• Develop and action a transition plan for each youth to guide reintegration or transition to the community school, experiential school, adult high school, the workforce, etc.;
• Prioritize regular check-ins with identified students and their family/caregivers;
• Coordinate with mental health and/or counseling services, as well as multi-disciplinary partners;
• Work with students in alternative sites;
• Other duties as required.

Reporting

Regional Alternative Learning Support Teacher (Complex Behaviours) will report directly to the Coordinator of Equity and School Support Services.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of and experience with using the UDL framework, Problem and Project-Based learning, Differentiated Instruction, evidence-based practices;
• Demonstrates an accurate understanding of the program planning process and how to implement effective documented adaptations, IPP’s, Behaviour Intervention Support Plans;
• Adept at building solid, authentic relationships with students with complex needs, families/Guardians, 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, evidence of learning etc.);
• 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;
• Has thorough knowledge in how students learn (multiple intelligences and preferred learning);
• Demonstrates ability to work successfully in a team environment;
• 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;
• Would be comfortable working with students who have not been connected to school for long periods of time.

Training/Qualifications/Experience

• A valid Nova Scotia Teaching License is required;
• Will include work travel from various schools and community sites throughout the region;
• A minimum of ten years of successful classroom experience is required;
• A Master’s in Education (Inclusive Education) is preferred;
• A minimum of five years of successful Learning Support (resource), 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.

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.