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The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, protected 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 you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Requsition#: 92426

Position: Learning Support Teacher

Subject Area(s): Learning Support

Location: Chester Area Middle School

Status: 100% Term

Start/End Dates: August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027

Deadline to Apply: August 3, 2026 at 11:59pm AST

Qualifications and Experience

Valid NS teaching license, Masters in Inclusive Education and/or Special Education or Acadia Masters in Curriculum with focus on UDL and Inclusive Education

Minimum of 5 years experience working as a classroom teacher programming for students with diverse needs

Recent training and experience in evidence based programming and intervention for students with diverse needs

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, Assistive Technology, & Supporting Student Behaviour through a Positive Approach (SSRCE and NSCC partnership course)





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

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

Apply training and experience to develop and support Individual Program Plans, Integrated Support Plans, and teaching strategies based on the individual needs of students

Supporting Universal Design for Learning within an MTSS framework

Collaborating and supporting assessment and reporting practices

Integrating cross-curricular, student-focused activities

Supporting the implementation of evidence-based programming, strategies, and interventions at Tier 1, 2, 3

Modeling teaching strategies and supporting teachers and/or TAs

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

SECURITY CHECKS
The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current checks that are less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your application / resume.

We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy.

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📌 Learning Support Teacher (100%) (CAMS)
🏢 Province Of Nova Scotia Regional Centres For Education
📍 Nova Scotia