2025-09 Director of Programs

**COMPETITION #**: 2025-09-16 **INITIAL POSTING DATE**: February 26, 2025 **LOCATION**: APSEA Central Office - Halifax, with option for hybrid work **POSITION**: Full Time, Permanent **SALARY**: EC 13, set in accordance with Non-Union Salary Range, Public Service Commission of Nova Scotia **APPLICATION BY: March 17, 2025 at Noon** **START DATE**: As soon as possible or other mutually agreed upon date thereafter **Who We Are** APSEA is an interprovincial cooperative agency established in 1975 by joint agreement among the Ministers of Education of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. APSEA provides educational services, programs, and opportunities for children and youth who are Deaf, deaf and/or hard of hearing (DHH), blind and visually impaired who reside in Atlantic Canada. Our employees support learners to reach their highest potential for an independent, self-sufficient, and fulfilling life. **What We Offer** APSEA offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive, and inclusive. In joining APSEA's team, you would receive: - Access to a Pension Plan - Access to Nova Scotia Teachers Health and Dental benefits plan - Paid vacation - Professional learning opportunities **Position Details** The Director of Programs - DHH is a member of the senior leadership team of the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA). Under the direction of the Superintendent, this role is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of programs and services for children and youth. They are also responsible to provide strategic leadership to Supervisors and employees, translating priorities and vision into operational programs and initiatives that benefit the communities in which they serve. This role serves as a vital and proactive resource in DHH programming to the APSEA Board of Directors, Program Advisory Committee (PAC), Superintendent, and Senior Leadership team. The Director supports children, youth, and families by developing programs and overseeing services that align with current educational practices and mandates within the Atlantic provinces. The Director will be expected to: - Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services for children and youth who are DHH. - Collaborate with other program directors to ensure equity and quality of programs and services with a focus on supporting responsive programming to meet learner’s needs. - Develop short and long term programming plans in alignment with provincial mandates. - Motivate, guide and direct employees to contribute to organizational goals and objectives, to the best of their abilities. - Provide input and recommendations for the development and maintenance of their respective program’s organizational structure that best enables APSEA to fulfill its mandate. - Follow APSEA’s recruitment and selection processes to attract and retain high performing employees. - Contribute to the maximum operating efficiency of DHH Programs through the effective management of human and financial resources, in collaboration with the Director of Finance & Administration, Director of Human Resources, and the Superintendent. - Work within an approved budget to ensure appropriate training and development opportunities are available for employees. Identifies and makes recommendations to the Superintendent when additional funding is required. - Make recommendations to the Superintendent on selection, promotion and termination of employees as required. - Administer the terms and conditions of all collective agreements which affect employees within the division. - Work in a cooperative manner with other organizations and community partners remaining committed to ensuring the education system is responsive to the needs of the community served by APSEA. **Requirements and Qualifications You Bring**: - Ten (10) years of experience teaching children and/or youth who are Deaf, deaf and/or hard of hearing. - Minimum of (5) years of experience in a leadership/supervisory capacity, within education. - Masters Degree in Education with a specialty in education of students who are Deaf, deaf and/or hard of hearing (DHH), or equivalent. - Masters Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership or equivalent education and experience. - A valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate. - Experience in the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of employees. - Experience in programming and service delivery for learners in the public school system. - Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Deals openly, honestly, and transparently in pursuit of departmental and organizational goals. - Highly organized and detail oriented, with strong decision-making skills. - Is driven to work with external stakeholders to enhance communication and supports for APSE