Provincial Learning Disabilities Specialist

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Us

The Government of Nova Scotia is committed to transforming the education system in the province. We are dedicated to designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Provincial Learning Disabilities Consultant to join our innovative and dynamic team. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Learning Disabilities Framework, resulting in increased student literacy and numeracy achievement and enhanced well-being for students in Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with regional/board teams, including Learning Support teachers, School Psychologists, EECD colleagues, and external partners to promote and enhance access to culturally and linguistically-responsive instructional practices.
  • Lead the development and implementation of research-proven resources, initiatives, and training opportunities as part of the provincial LD framework.
  • Examine academic, behavioural, attentional, organizational, social-emotional, and psychosocial features of learning difficulties and learning disabilities.
  • Assist in implementing and monitoring various initiatives in the areas of Literacy/Math/Behavior strategies, School Psychology, and the Tuition Support Program.
  • Perform administrative duties and related procedures, including researching, reviewing and maintaining data, correspondence, reporting, and carrying out other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A Master Degree in Education plus eight years related experience, preferably with a focus on Diverse Learners, School Psychology, Literacy or equivalent.
  • OR A Bachelor of Education Degree or eligibility to be certified through the Nova Scotia Office of Teacher Certification
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of successful and recent school-based experience in the field of learning disabilities, with a focus on Learning Disabilities or Educational Psychology, or equivalent.
  • Experience in an education leadership role (coach/mentor, consultant, coordinator, school administration, or equivalent) is required.
What We Offer
  • Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
  • Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
  • Countless career paths
  • Department specific flexible working schedules

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