- Provide Tier 1, 2, and 3 support to educational teams, families, and care partners to support learners who are DHH and eligible to receive APSEA services.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, other educational team members, families, and community partners to implement inclusive, responsive, and flexible instructional practices for DHH learners.
- Support families to enhance child development and independence; involve families in program development and delivery.
- Maintain knowledge of assessment tools to support authentic, comprehensive assessment of DHH learners.
- Support adaptive and access technology to enable access, participation, and self-advocacy for learners.
- Contribute to creating a safe, equitable, positive, and supportive learning environment where diversity is valued.
- Master's degree in the education of learners who are Deaf or hard of hearing (or equivalent).
- Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certificate.
- Competency to support the Developmental Skills Inventory (DSI) – DHH.
- Experience with children and youth who are DHH, including those with multiple exceptionalities.
- Experience and/or training working with children from infancy to late adolescence.
- Knowledge of issues relevant to deaf education.
- Experience in assessment, program planning, and delivery of individualized instruction.
- Ability to assess, develop, write, implement, and evaluate individualized programs.
- Experience teaching in varied settings (school, home, early learning centres, community).
- Comfort with technology and access technology to ensure learning opportunities.
- Excellent English communication skills and strong organizational/time management abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively in American Sign Language (ASL).
- Collaborative, professional, and able to relate positively to children, families, staff, and community partners.
- Culturally responsive with an understanding of cross-cultural awareness, human rights, and diversity.
- Demonstrates confidentiality and professionalism regarding student information.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Reliable transportation; may require overnight travel. Regular travel is required.
- French language skills.
- Experience and training in early childhood education.
2025-23-16 Education Support Teacher DHH - New Glasgow - APSEA
Description
Overview
Education Support Teacher (EST) - Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) at Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA). Location: New Glasgow/Truro, Nova Scotia. Type: Full Time, Term contract (September 2025 to July 31, Salary: In accordance with the APSEA/NSTU Agreement. Application by: Open until filled. Start date: September 2025.
APSEA is a community dedicated to empowering children and youth across Atlantic Canada who are Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), blind and visually impaired (BVI). We provide inclusive, responsive, and flexible educational services and seek individuals who want to make a lasting impact on learners and families.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred
Note: Employment is conditional upon successful completion of applicable background checks and credential confirmation.
Equity and Accommodation
APSEA embraces a culture of belonging and invites candidates from all backgrounds. If you require accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact the HR Generalist at
If you're ready to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children and youth in Atlantic Canada, apply now and join an incredible team shaping the future of education.
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