StudentCentered Literacy Coach Grade P5 Kings/Annapolis - Jobs in Berwick, NS

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*Student-Centered Literacy Coach Grade P-5 - Kings/AnnapolisAnnapolis Valley Regional Center for EducationStudent-Centered Literacy Coach Grade P-5 - Kings/Annapolis1.00 FteVacantFirst Available to Permanent, Assumed Permanent, and Surplus Teachers of the AVRCESecond Available to Term Recall Round One Teachers of the AVRCEThird Available to Term Recall Round Two Teachers of the AVRCEFourth Available To Employment Equity ApplicantsFifth Available to External ApplicantsTerms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers Provincial AgreementPosting Closes Midnight, June 22nd, 2022Reporting to the Coordinator of Literacy and Educational Technology, the P-5 Student-Centered Literacy Coach is a regional position. Coaching support will focus on intentional and student-centered planning, instruction, and assessment in literacy. The coach will be responsible for working regionally with administrators and supporting teachers within a coaching framework in implementing best practices in literacy. The mentor as an instructional coach will model effective strategies for instruction, assessment, and inclusive practices to support all learners. The coach will work with teachers in co-planning, co-teaching and post-lesson reflection. The coach as part of a team will track, assess, and evaluate the effectiveness of the student-centered coaching strategy.In addition to coaching, the position will provide ELS (Early Literacy Support) intervention support in the early elementary classrooms using a co-teaching model, and when necessary, during small group intervention outside of the classroom.In addition to providing support at the school level, coaches will also collaborate with other coaches and provide leadership related to DEECD/Regional literacy priorities.Training/Qualifications/Experience:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching License, required;
• Training as a mentor/coach;
• Graduate Studies or Masters Degree in curriculum and instruction and/or literacy instruction preferred;
• Previous experience or equivalent experience in mentoring/coaching teachers at the regional level, preferred;
• Previous experience or equivalent experience in literacy intervention, preferred;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with regional and DEECD literacy and elementary education initiatives;
• Successful experience teaching literacy at the elementary level; including the integration of technology;
• Demonstrated understanding of outcomes-based education and literacy curriculum;
• Demonstrated knowledge of high leverage teaching methodologies such as incorporating small group instruction;
• Demonstrated knowledge of/and experience in Tier One practices and balanced assessment;
• Training and/or experience in peer coaching, co-teaching and facilitating professional development;
• Experience and/or training in gathering, analyzing and using assessment data to inform instruction;
• Commitment to continuous professional development;
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills;
• Well-developed decision-making and creative problem-solving abilities.

Open Vacancy Round Hiring

• The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education will conduct teacher interviews commencing on July 4 for the Open Vacancy hiring round.

• Interview teams will contact shortlisted applicants between June 20 and up to July 6 to make interview appointments. Applicants must be available to take these phone calls.

• Interviews will be held at Horton High School, 75 Greenwich Road S., Wolfville, from July 4-6.

• Successful applicants will be contacted between July 4 – July 6. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted regardless of interview outcome.

Applicant ResponsibilitiesProvide 3 professional/supervisory, work-related references, their email addresses and their phone numbers in your SuccessFactors application. References must be able to speak to an applicant’s teaching abilities. AVRCE will require referees to provide reference checks prior to noon on June 30.Job Segment: Curriculum, Training, EducationQuick Apply

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