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CBVRCE 2025 NSTU-008, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Consultant (Perm), Base: Bras d'Or Elementary

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.

 

We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.

 

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region.   Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.  The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Membersof the 2LGBTQI++ community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. 

 

Application Deadline:    Thursday May 22, 2025 by Midnight

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (Education, Special Education, SLP, Psychology, etc.).
  • Valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience as High Needs Learning Center (Primary Responsibility) Learning Support Teacher or five (5) years experience in a regional position that primarily services students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Experience programming and supporting students with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.  Please provide examples in your application.
  • Training and/or experience in the following:
    • TEACCH:  Principles of Structured Teaching
    • STAR (Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research)
    • TTAP (TEACCH Transition Profile/TEACCH Transition Programming)
    • PEERS Program (The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills ) and course for credit
    • Cape Breton Works
    • Low Arousal Approach (Three (3) day certification)
    • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
    • Principles of Behavior and Positive Behavior Supports
  • Demonstrated leadership and experience in planning and delivering professional learning.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (written, oral, electronic).
  • Sound knowledge of inclusive education, IPPs, and evidence-based interventions for ASD

 

Applicants must:

  • upload a completed resume with their application
  • enter 3 references, one of which is the applicant's immediate supervisor
  • update Worksite with the name of the school for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File (internal candidates only)
  • update the Assignment (course and/or grades taught) for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File (internal candidates only
  • ensure application contains information regarding your leadership experience in math and your experience/training in providing PD

 

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email.  

 

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Consultant

 

 

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Consultant plays a vital leadership and consultative role in the development, implementation, and support of inclusive programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This position provides capacity-building and coaching to staff across schools, helping to ensure that all students receive high-quality, evidence-based support within inclusive learning environments.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide coaching and consultation to school staff regarding effective strategies and supports for students with ASD.
  • Assist teachers and support teams with developing and implementing Individual Program Plans (IPPs).
  • Support established and expanded implementation of STAR and TTAP programs.
  • Facilitate and lead the Regional ASD Lead Team and ASD initiatives.
  • Plan and deliver professional learning for staff and workshops for parents/guardians.
  • Collaborate with program planning teams and other specialists to ensure coordinated, student-centered support.
  • Attend and contribute to regional and provincial ASD in-services.
  • Support transition planning for students with ASD.
  • Support collaboration and relationship building with outside agencies
  • Attend and represent RCE at Provincial autism meetings (EECD)
  • Manage resources allocated for ASD programming within CBVRCE (Autism budget)
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs & Student Services and Coordinator Of Student Services.
     

 

Salary is as per NSTU Provincial Collective Agreement

 

 

 

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