CO-OP 75%, Phys Ed leadership 12, Physical Education 11 (Senior High Phys Ed) (NQCS)

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 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.

Title: CO-OP 75%, Phys Ed Leadership 12, Physical Education 11 (Senior High Phys ed)

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: North Queens Community School

Effective Dates: 08/01/2023

Contract: 100% Permanent

Description:

The Teacher is responsible for teaching and providing support to students within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. The Teacher will work within the Inclusive Education Policy framework by participating in individualized program planning with school staff and families to maximize learning experiences for students.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Education - Secondary
• University education in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or Physical Education
• OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching a minimum of 50% Physical Education within the last seven (7) years with positive performance appraisals and/or references
  

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Professional development in Phys Ed
• Experience teaching Phys Ed
• University Level Coarses in Kinesiology
• University level courses in literacy education
• University level courses in student assessment
• University level courses in special or inclusive education
• Professional development in literacy education
• Professional development in student assessment
• Professional development in special or inclusive education
• Experience teaching Science
• Experience teaching Healthy Living
• Experience teaching grades P-12
• Excellent communication (written and oral and electronic), problem solving and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams to support early intervention strategies, coordination of services, problem solving and program planning;
• Proven ability to work as a contributing member of school program planning and multidisciplinary teams;
• Ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of culturally responsive pedagogy;
• Current knowledge of developmental trauma, the impact on learning, communication and social engagement throughout the lifespan;
• An interest and willingness to engage in continuing education and professional development;
• Ability to apply training and experience to develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs and teaching strategies based on the individual needs of students;
• Ability to employ non-violent crisis intervention techniques;
• Ability to demonstrate teaching strategies and coach school staff as needed;
• Ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm;
• Experience in planning and developing training and professional learning opportunities related to students with behaviours of concern;
• Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism.
• Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.