Department: Opportunities and Social Development
Location: TRURO
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 17-Sep-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program(DSP).
Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a Teacher at Wood Street Campus, you will:

• Develop and deliver individualized educational programs that adhere to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development guidelines while addressing individual treatment and learning needs.
• Manage the classroom by providing instruction in a multi-grade setting, ensuring a positive, structured, and safe atmosphere that promotes learning and development.
• Integrate social and emotional learning into Individual Program Plans (IPP) to foster the academic, social, and personal development of each student.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences through curriculum-linked field trips and hands-on activities.
• Collaborate closely with Youth Workers and other interdisciplinary team members to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, adjusting individual plans as needed to ensure ongoing personal and academic development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A valid Nova Scotia Teaching License (TC 5 or ITC).
• An understanding of the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of children and youth.
• Knowledge in multiple subject areas, with the ability to apply and adapt diverse teaching methods effectively.
• The ability to develop and implement Individual Program Plans (IPP) and assess student progress.
• Strong classroom management and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage students of varying academic levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative teaching style that fosters strong relationships and partnerships.
• The ability to provide guidance, coaching, and model behaviours that help youth succeed.

In addition to the qualifications above, assets for this role include:

• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities and/or complex emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Previous experience working in a secure treatment or residential setting.
• Knowledge of OSD child welfare policies and procedures, including the Children and Family Services Act and relevant legislation, such as the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A valid Nova Scotia Teaching License (TC 5 or ITC).
• An understanding of the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of children and youth.
• Knowledge in multiple subject areas, with the ability to apply and adapt diverse teaching methods effectively.
• The ability to develop and implement Individual Program Plans (IPP) and assess student progress.
• Strong classroom management and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage students of varying academic levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative teaching style that fosters strong relationships and partnerships.
• The ability to provide guidance, coaching, and model behaviours that help youth succeed

In addition to the qualifications above, assets for this role include:

• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities and/or complex emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Previous experience working in a secure treatment or residential setting.
• Knowledge of OSD child welfare policies and procedures, including the Children and Family Services Act and relevant legislation, such as the Occupational Health & Safety Act