French Immersion 712 Literacy Coach Temporary Assignment #20 - Jobs in Yarmouth, NS

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French Immersion 7-12 Literacy Coach - Temporary Assignment #2021-104Tri-County Regional Centre for EducationThe Tri-County Regional Centre for Education encompasses the three counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving 5757 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 05/10/2021 at 11:59pm.EFFECTIVE DATE (mm,dd,yyyy): 08/01/2021 to 07/31/2022POSITION TYPE: Temporary AssignmentREFERENCES ARE MANDATORY - APPLICATIONS WITHOUT REFERENCES LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDTO APPLY: Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable . (Please note: Failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application.)Assignment: 100% French Immersion 7-12 Literacy CoachPosition information: The French Immersion 7-12 Literacy Coach would work with the French Second Language Coordinator, teachers, and administrators to improve instruction as a means of improving student learning. The French Immersion 7-12 Literacy Coach is expected to:Provide mentoring support to teachers and principals at the secondary level regarding Inquiry Based Learning (IBL), small group instruction and the Neurolinguistic approach.Work in classrooms with teachers to improve each teacher’s classroom-based instruction and assessment practices.Demonstrate the ability to be a collegial decision maker yet decisive and consistent.Provide knowledge of and commitment to quality inclusive education for all students.Have a deep understanding of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy.Demonstrated commitment to and above average knowledge and abilities in the areas of Second Language Literacy, Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) and student performance.Have strong interpersonal and communications skills in both French and English.Provide professional development to teachers in the areas of Small Group Instruction, Inquiry Based Learning and the Neurolinguistic Approach.Desired Qualifications:Valid Nova Scotia Teaching CertificateBachelor of Education – Secondary with a concentration in FrenchMinimum 7 years teaching experience preferably with second language learners.Bilingual; French and English: French major at university and/or extended period of immersion in French speaking environment and/or attendance at primary and secondary where French was the language of instruction.A Master’s Degree in Education with a Literacy concentration and/or a master’s degree in Education with a focus on diverse learners.Desired Experiences:Leadership/Coaching/Mentoring experience with second language literacy and/or Inquiry Based LearningExperience implementing Inquiry Based Learning at the secondary level.Comprehensive knowledge of FLA curriculum outcomes and a balanced literacy programExperience implementing the Neurolinguistic Approach at the secondary level.Cognizant of appropriate teaching materials related to Inquiry based Learning and Neurolinguistic Approach.Experience working with students in a small group setting.Experience gathering and analyzing student data.Experience presenting and developing professional development for teachers regarding literacy strategies.Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.SECURITY CHECKS:The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current ones less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume.For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/Job Segment: Curriculum, Training, Education