Provincial Learning Disabilities Consultant (Education Officer 3)

About Us

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia.

We are doing this by 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. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

The Student Services and Equity Branch is dedicated to collaborating across the Department to build a Nova Scotian educational system that is inclusive, equitable, culturally responsive and a safe learning environment for all learners.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Provincial Learning Disabilities (LD) Consultant to join our innovative and dynamic team.

As the successful LD Consultant, your primary responsibility will be leading the implementation of the Learning Disabilities Framework.

This will result in increased student literacy and numeracy achievement and enhanced well-being for students in Nova Scotia.

Your focus will be collaborating to promote and enhance access to culturally and linguistically-responsive instructional practices and to lead the development and implementation of research-proven resources, initiatives, and training opportunities as part of the provincial LD framework.

The successful candidate must be able to examine academic, behavioural, attentional, organizational, social-emotional, and psychosocial features of learning difficulties and learning disabilities.

As LD Consultant within the Student Services Division, you will work collaboratively with regional / board teams, including Learning Support teachers, School Psychologists, EECD colleagues, and external partners (government and community).

This role is multi-faceted and as part of the LD Framework, the LD Consultant will be tasked to assist in implementing and monitoring various initiatives in the areas of Literacy / Math / Behavior strategies, School Psychology, and the Tuition Support Program.

Responsibilities also include administrative duties and related procedures including researching, reviewing and maintaining data, correspondence, reporting and carrying out other duties as assigned.

We are looking for a proven educational leader who is passionate about making a difference!

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you will have :

• 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.

Required experience includes working with teachers and school board staff in the public school system in the areas of human rights education, cultural proficiency and culturally responsive teaching.

The successful candidate will have outstanding verbal, written, communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent organizational skills, will be detailed-oriented and will have demonstrated ability to multi-task.

In addition, the successful candidate will have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups, community partners / members and colleagues.

Strong decision-making and leadership skills are required.

A Bachelor degree with a Major in English, Child and Youth Study, or a related field will be considered an asset.

Additional assets considered for this position include :

• Extensive knowledge of Nova Scotia Curriculum, prevention and intervention of learning disabilities and disorders.
• Skill and ability in the use of technology including assistive technology and augmentative alternative communication tools to support student well-being and achievement.
• Credentials in project management and program evaluation experience.
• Bilingualism (fluent in French and English).

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours / week, 7 hours / day
• May be required to work overtime on occasion
• Travel is required to attending meetings and offer services

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

Pay Grade : PR 20 Salary Range : $3,;- $4,;Bi-Weekly