Student Services Department Head

Student Services Department Head

2223-28284-04

May 18, 2023 12:00 PM

J.R. Smallwood Middle School · 70-78 Bowater Drive · P.O. Box 5000 · Wabush · A0R 1B0

Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Special Education

PRIM/ELEM/SEC

Full time permanent position for Student Services Department Head. Duties to commence September 5, 2023.

As Department head, you are part of the school’s leadership team and will be committed to furthering the District goals for student success in an inclusive, safe and caring environment. You will be able to demonstrate a “students first” philosophy in previous experiences as a teacher.

Reporting to the school principal you will provide direction and support to teachers in the delivery of the curriculum in specific subject area(s) of expertise. As a part of the school leadership team you will assist in the development of annual staffing plans for schools, ensuring schools are programmed and scheduled appropriately to meet the needs of all students and facilitating school based collaboration related to service delivery. The successful candidate will provide curriculum advice to school administrators and collaborate with Regional and District staff in initiatives that foster student success. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating professional development for program initiatives while identifying and building on the strengths within their department.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the outcomes and specific content expertise and teaching methodology in the subject area(s) taught within the department

• Ability to lead and provide direction in a collaborative team environment and support the direction set forth by the District in consultation with the School Principal

• Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of child development and knowledge of the diverse learning needs of all students

• Demonstrated experiences providing instructional leadership to promote student learning and utilizing data and resources to strive for continuous improvement

• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor new and experienced teachers on effective and current instructional/assessment practices

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the development and delivery of professional development for school and District initiatives

• Ability to initiate and implement change in consultation with the School Principal

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment to ensure culturally relevant instruction and assessment for all students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A B.Ed in a related subject area(s)

• Minimum five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience

• Demonstrated experience as a curriculum leader at the school, school District and/or provincial level

Additional benefits for positions in which the teacher resides in a Labrador community include:

• Labrador Benefits - Labrador and Travel Allowances (details in “Working with the District Presentation” below)

• Coastal Labrador Supplement - For teachers residing in certain coastal communities only. The value of this supplement is $5,000 (prorated depending on start of position), payable in two installments (December and June). To be eligible for this supplement, teachers must be on a full-time continuing contract and must reside in the community for the duration of the contract period. Locations for Coastal Labrador Supplement include Nain; Hopedale; Makkovik; Postville; Rigolet; Black Tickle; Cartwright; Charlottetown; Mary’s Harbour; Pinsent’s Arm; Port Hope Simpson; St. Lewis; Mud Lake

• Working with the District Presentation

Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.

REMINDER: Electronic eOFFERs only with 24 hour expiration - applicants must monitor their email accounts.