Student Services Department Head

**POSITION TITLE**:

- Student Services Department Head

**COMPETITION #**:

- 2223-28660-04

**COMPETITION END DATE**:

- May 29, 2023 12:00 PM

**LOCATION(S)**:

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

**EDUCATION REQUIRED**:

- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Special Education

**TRAINING METHOD**:

- PRIM/ELEM/SEC

**JOB TEXT**:
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.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.