CBVRCE 2025 NSTU-007, Literacy Coach 9-12 (Perm), Base: Riverview High

Government of Nova Scotia; Sydney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Breton is seeking a High School Literacy Coach to enhance literacy instruction for grades 9-12. The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers and students, providing mentorship and modeling effective teaching strategies. This role requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the Nova Scotia curriculum. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years recent successful classroom teaching experience in literacy instruction at grades 9-12.
• Experience with Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with classroom teachers and students in small groups.
• Model high-level literacy practices associated with strong classroom practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team-building

Education

Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate

Job description

TheCape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.

We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others, and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above-noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2LGBTQI++ community, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 22, 2025, by Midnight

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES

• A valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate
• A minimum of five (5) years recent (in the past 7) successful classroom teaching experience in literacy instruction at grades 9-12.
• Leadership experience with literacy initiatives at the classroom, school, Region, and/or provincial level(s). Please provide examples.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, communication (written, oral, and electronic), and interpersonal skills. Please provide examples.
• Experience and willingness to work closely with Student Services and other regional teams.

Experience with Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) is preferred.

Applicants must:

• Upload a completed resume with their application.
• Enter 3 references, one of which is the applicant's immediate supervisor.
• Update Worksite with the name of the school for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File (internal candidates only).
• Update the Assignment (course and/or grades taught) for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File (internal candidates only).
• Ensure the application contains information regarding your leadership experience in math and your experience/training in providing PD.

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email.

High School Literacy Coach (9-12)

Overall Scope

The Literacy Coach will be responsible for working with classroom teachers and students in small groups. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the Nova Scotia curriculum and high-level literacy practices associated with strong classroom practice. Modeling these practices is an essential skill for this position. The candidate is expected to have strong communication skills. As we move forward with 21st-century learning, this position will be built around using student evidence to inform classroom planning. Experience scoring Provincial Assessments would be an asset.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND UNDERSTANDINGS

Successful coaching and/or mentoring require deep understanding, knowledge, and skills in key areas including:

• The current English Language Arts curriculum
• Authentic, balanced assessment strategies
• Effective instructional strategies based on current research
• Knowledge of how students learn to read and write across all subjects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Strategies for developing positive relationships built on trust and collaboration
• Strategies for supporting teachers to become self-monitoring practitioners and self-extending learners
• Time management strategies
• Strategies to interpret and respond to changing contexts
• Participation in professional learning opportunities
• Analyzing problems and recommending improvements in practice and achievement
• A positive perspective on change and supporting others through it
• Strategies for monitoring, assessing, and reporting on coaching progress
• Use of technology and digital learning environments
• Use of data to improve instruction and student achievement
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Literacy

Salary is as per NSTU Provincial Collective Agreement.