SRCE-25-205, SAJS, Learning Support Term Teacher

Government of Nova Scotia; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education authority in Nova Scotia is looking for a Learning Support Teacher to coordinate support for students with high needs. The ideal candidate will have valid teaching certification and experience with inclusive education. Responsibilities include co-teaching, assessing progress, and collaborating with other educators. Applicants must provide references and pass background checks before employment.

Qualifications

• Valid certification to teach in Nova Scotia.
• Completion of a graduate-level program in inclusive education.
• Experience with children and youth with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IPPs for students with high needs.
• Support classroom and specialist teachers.
• Assess and report individual student progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Individualized student assessment

Assistive Technologies

Education

Graduate level program in inclusive education

Valid teacher certification for the Province of Nova Scotia

Tools

Mimio

Google Classrooms

Job description

Overview

The Strait Regional Centre for Education invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. Applications from permanent or probationary contract teachers with the Strait Regional Centre for Education will not be considered for this vacancy.

As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,050 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2024-2025, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,981 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).

Deadline for Applications:09/26/2025, at 11:59 pm.

Effective Dates: 09/29/2025 to07/31/2026

Learning Support Teacher

• Co-ordination of IPPs for caseload of students with high needs;
• Programming support for students with a variety of needs, including skills-based instruction, executive functioning, enrichment, etc., as a key member of the teams which support students in the school;
• Supporting classroom teachers & specialist teachers through co-teaching, coaching, mentoring, resources and training;
• Intensive, direct teaching intervention with students as per their identified needs (per the School Planning Team, or the Student Planning Team)
• Liaison with classroom teachers;
• Integration of programming support into the classroom/school setting;
• Assessment, evaluation, and reporting on individual student progress as a key member of the Student Planning Team;
• Development and implementation of interventions with the Student Planning Team and the Teacher Support Team (including classroom teachers and parents);
• Curriculum Support as determined by the School Planning Team and the Teacher Support Team;and
• Other Learning Support duties as applicable.

Essential Requirements

• Valid teacher certification for the Province of Nova Scotia;
• Completion of agraduate level program in inclusive education or related field;
• Excellent classroom and student management skills;
• Knowledge and experience in the application of technologies used to enhance instruction and learning (eg. Mimio, Google Classrooms, etc);
• Knowledge and/or experience in implementing inclusive teaching and assessment strategies.
• Demonstrated competency in the following areas:
  • formal, individualized student assessment;
  • excellent oral and written communication skills, including report-writing;
  • in-depth familiarity with a wide range of exceptionalities, learningchallenges, sensory deficits, disabling conditions, etc. and theirimplications for successful educational programming;
  • ability to work as a team member in all phases of educational programming;
  • knowledge and understanding of all pertinent provincial and SRCEpoliciespertaining to the instruction of students with special needs;
  • Skills in communicating and working in collaborative partnerships for programming;
  • Ability to work closely with Teacher Assistants (TAs) to oversee and ensure appropriate educational programming;
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a variety of teaching models (group, individual, co-teaching, learning centre);
  • Training and experience in the development and implementation of IPPs;
  • Experience in working with children and youth and with special needs;
  • Experience in supporting accessible learning (eg. universal design for learning);
  • Demonstrate effective use of a variety of Assistive Technologies for students with special needs.

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references, one must be your most recent supervisor. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references checked prior to being interviewed.

As a condition of employment with SRCE, prior to hire all employees must provide current (within 6 mos.), and clear Child Abuse Registry & Criminal Record-Vulnerable Sector check.

The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates can check on the status of their application in Successfactor under My Applications.