Traveling Teacher - Intensive Outreach (B.Ed.)

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Teacher (B.Ed.) for Intensive Outreach Services within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The role works with children and adolescents, supports individualized education plans, and collaborates with NS public schools to plan reintegration and educational options.

The position requires a B.A./B.S. and B.Ed., NS Teacher’s Certificate (ITC), CPR Level C/BLS, and at least two years of teaching experience, with travel across Nova Scotia and 8:30–16:30 hours,

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Arts or Science and Baccalaureate Degree in Education required.
• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate required, minimum ITC or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience required.
• Current CPR Level C Health Care Provider or Basic Life Support (BLS) within last 12 months.
• Experience with children/adolescents with mental illness required, incl. ADHD, Conduct/ODD, Anxiety.
• Training in working with children and youth with exceptionalities, or commensurate experience.
• CPR/BLS certification needed for patient care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an interdisciplinary treatment team to support education goals for clients.
• Travel across Nova Scotia to meet clients and schools for planning and reintegration.
• Assist in developing school plans and educational options to meet client needs.
• Provide one-to-one teaching to reintroduce clients to learning when needed.

Skills

CPR Level C / BLS

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Arts or Science

Baccalaureate Degree in Education

Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate (ITC or equivalent)

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Teacher (B.Ed.) for Intensive Outreach Services within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The role works with children and adolescents, supports individualized education plans, and collaborates with NS public schools to plan reintegration and educational options.

The position requires a B.A./B.S. and B.Ed., NS Teacher’s Certificate (ITC), CPR Level C/BLS, and at least two years of teaching experience, with travel across Nova Scotia and 8:30–16:30 hours,