RECENT OR POTENTIAL GRADS: Secondary School Teachers

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.

Two positions available:

• One full-time position for Secondary Mathematics
• One full-time position for Secondary Science (Chemistry background preferred)

General Requirements:

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

Security and Safety:

• Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child Abuse Registry 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

How to Apply:

Please submit cover letter and resume to: employment@landmarkeast.org

Deadline for applications is August 27, 2021.