Secondary School Math/Science Teacher

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Landmark East School is a small, independent co-ed school for students diagnosed with learning disabilities in grades 3 through 12 and provides quality academic programs with personal growth experiences for each student. The approximately 60-75 students who attend Landmark East are diagnosed with a learning disability including dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or a nonverbal learning disability. Class sizes range in elementary and middle school from 1 to 8 students and in high school from 1 to 10 students. Academic programs are fully approved by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and individual intensive support classes are available for students, as required. All students participate in a daily advisory program as well as physical activity. All middle and high school students participate in a supervised daily study/homework program. The school is located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia – a small university town nestled in the Annapolis Valley.

One full-time position for Secondary Mathematics/Science

General Requirements:

• Bachelor of Education degree
• Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Language – English background

Security and Safety:

• Child abuse registry check
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Teaching Requirements:

• Teach students through focused instruction, multimedia presentations
• Provide individualized intensive support as required
• Prepare subject material for presentation according to the Nova Scotia curriculum guidelines
• Prepare, administer and correct assessments
• Work with other teachers to support individual students’ needs
• Evaluate the progress of students and communicate results with students, parents and school leaders
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops

Related Skills:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and ability to adapt
• Team player
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Dependable
• Organized, with attention to detail

Benefits:

• Medical plan
• Pension plan

Application deadline: 2021-08-27

Expected start date: 2021-08-30

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Nova Scotia Teachers’ License (required)

Work remotely:

• No