Severe Learning Disabilities Teacher (SLD) - Permanent 2026 (90776)

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Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

TCRCE is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during the interview and hiring processes. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 05/10/2026 at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 08/01/2026

Position Type: Permanent

Position: Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) Teacher

Reports to: Coordinator of Student Services

Location: Harbour House (Central Office), 79 Water Street, Yarmouth NS (Flexible)

Scope of Responsibilities

The Learning Disabilities Teacher is responsible for providing appropriate supportive educational services to students with diagnosed learning disabilities. As a member of the Student Services team, they are committed to supporting students, families, and school-based staff in the areas of interpretation of assessments results, appropriate academic/social programming, self-advocacy skills and transitioning requirements.

Competencies Required

The Learning Disabilities Teacher shall have the following competencies:

• A demonstrated understanding and commitment to inclusive education;

• The ability to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team in support of student success;

• The ability to provide leadership in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to programming, supports and services;

• The ability to utilize current technologies as it relates to education;

• The ability to apply knowledge and experience in the areas of race relations, cross cultural understanding, human rights and diversity;

• The desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development;

• Demonstrated ability to engage and work with diverse communities;

• The ability to provide literacy support/coaching to students and teachers within classrooms;

• The ability to monitor, assess and evaluate student progress;

• The ability to provide leadership in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to student achievement;

• The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships that foster a climate of trust and respect;

• The ability to maintain a healthy and positive perspective on change and support others in the change process;

• The ability to work and communicate effectively within the Regional Centre with students, parents/guardians, and community groups;

• The ability to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;

• The ability to apply knowledge, experience, and commitment in the area of race relations, cross cultural understanding, human rights, diversity and culturally relevant pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Master of Education with a special education concentration and/or Master of Literacy Instruction;

• Qualified Level B Assessor;

• Professional Development training in the area of Learning Disabilities;

• Training in mentorship and or coaching;

• Experience administering and interpreting Level B Assessments;

• Experience as a Learning Support Teacher;

• Experience providing professional development to small and large groups;

• Experience providing support to school staff in the form of contributions to program plans and classroom implementation of strategies;

• Experience utilizing and recommending assistive technology for student use;

• 5 Years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.

Specific Job Components

The Learning Disabilities Teacher shall perform tasks as are assigned by the Coordinator of Student Services in conjunction with the school administration. These tasks may vary, from time to time, with the evolution of the support required and may include but not be limited to the following:

• Will work in classrooms with teachers and students supporting inclusive practices.

• Provide leadership for professional development in the area of literacy and learning disabilities.

• Attend ongoing professional development provided by the region.

• Provide coaching to teachers on best practices and supports at TIER 1, 2 and 3.

• Work in classrooms with teachers and students to support literacy development and independent learning for students.

• Provide direct intervention support to students as determined through program planning.

• Provide transitional and advocacy support for students diagnosed with a learning disability.

• Communicate results, plan, and implement actions for improvement.

• Other duties as assigned.

TO APPLY***:***

• Complete the online profile/resume -you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable.** In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates.

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required **-**failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

***The Tri-County 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 security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application.

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