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Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 05/11/2025  at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 08/01/2025  

Position Type: Permanent

Title:  LITERACY SUPPORT TEACHER / COACH P-6 

Reports to: Coordinator of Literacy

Location:  Base Location TBD (Based on Students needs)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 The Literacy Support Teacher/Coach P-6 will support students, teachers, and administrators through the provincial framework of coaching (using a student-centered approach) under the Multi-Tiered System of Supports. They will promote the development of literacy skills, with teachers, for students using best evidence-based practices. 

The Literacy Support Teacher/Coach P-6 is expected to: 

• Provide mentoring support to teachers and principals within the framework established by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and support TCRCE regional initiatives (e.g., System Improvement Plan, SSPs). 

• Work in classrooms with teachers to improve student achievement through evidence-based literacy instruction and assessment practices. 

• Create a literacy-rich environment conducive to effective instruction. 

• Demonstrate (model and co-teach) reading and writing strategies in classrooms. 

• Evaluate students’ literacy needs and collaborate with teachers and school teams to interpret assessment data, monitor progress, improve instruction, and determine next steps. 

• Model a range of assessment tools to support sound instructional decisions based on curriculum outcomes. 

• Collaborate with teachers to examine student work, monitor progress, and support teacher reflection and action. 

• Assist teachers in analyzing formal and informal assessment data to determine students' response to instruction. 

• Support teachers in planning, sequencing, and scaffolding literacy instruction. 

• Model Tier 1 whole class/small-group and/or Tier 2/3 individualized instruction for students identified for literacy support. 

• Assist with Tier 2/3 individualized instruction for students identified for literacy support when deemed necessary by supervisor. 

• Actively participate on the Teaching Support Team, providing input on student literacy development and monitoring progress. 

• Attend meetings and ongoing professional development with the TCRCE regional literacy team. 

• Assist in planning and delivering professional development sessions, as needed. 

• Collaborate with teachers to develop long-range and daily instructional plans. 

• Use a variety of assessment strategies, including daily observations and informal assessments, to inform instruction. 

• Perform other literacy-related duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualifications/Experience 

• A valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate; 

• Experience with small-group reading/writing instruction (using  best evidence based approaches); 

• Minimum five (5) years recent, successful classroom teaching experience in literacy instruction; teaching using the workshop framework at the P-6 level; 

• Leadership experience with literacy initiatives at the classroom/school, region, and/or provincial levels(s) would be preferred; 

• Experience working as Coach/Mentor is an asset; 

• Training in Early Literacy Support/Structured Literacy approaches considered an asset.
    

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

The Literacy Support Teacher/Coach shall have the following competencies: 

• The ability to deliver literacy support, with teachers, to students on a daily basis; 

• The ability to apply knowledge and experience in the design and delivery of individual and small group early literacy instruction; 

• The ability to apply knowledge of current effective and equitable literacy assessment and instructional practices; 

• The ability to plan instructional goals and designated outcomes for all students and to clearly communicate those to learners; 

• The desire and ability to work in classrooms alongside teacher colleagues and contribute collaboratively as a team member; 

• The ability to utilize current technologies to perform work related procedures including data collection; 

• The ability to work collaboratively as a contributing team member; 

• The ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of race relations, cross cultural understanding, human rights and diversity and culturally relevant pedagogy; 

• The desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development; 

• The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality and professionalism; 

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills; 

• Employ effective coaching skills; 

• Coach, with teachers, in effective instructional strategies in a variety of content areas; 

• Use effective strategies for differentiating instruction; 

• Exhibit knowledge of outcomes-based curriculum. 

As part of the requirements of this job the successful candidate will be required to substitute on an as needed basis in schools.  This assignment is subject to change and the successful candidate for this position will be reassigned to a classroom position if necessary.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. 
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates. 

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application. 

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/