Temporary Term: Elementary Literacy & Numeracy Achievement Consultant

Simplication; Brantford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board seeks a Temporary Elementary Literacy & Numeracy Achievement Consultant to strengthen mathematics and literacy outcomes in Grades 3 and 6. You will partner with classroom teachers, Student Achievement teams, and special education staff to implement high-impact strategies across assigned schools.

You will deliver targeted interventions, support curriculum alignment, and lead professional development to improve EQAO performance and overall

Qualifications

• Strong background in elementary mathematics and literacy instruction.
• Experience in student assessment, data analysis, and intervention strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with educators, administrators, and school support teams.
• Familiarity with EQAO frameworks, new curriculum expectations, and evidence-based practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Mathematics Support: work with small groups of Grades 3 and 6 students to raise math achievement and EQAO scores.
• Literacy Support: provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 reading interventions and support screening/tool rollout.
• Professional Development: coach educators and lead school-based math and literacy sessions.
• Assignment & School Support: collaborate with leadership to implement targeted strategies and analyze achievement data.

Skills

Mathematics instruction

Literacy instruction

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Education

Primary/Junior Divisions or Junior/Intermediate Divisions

Job description

Temporary Elementary Literacy & Numeracy Achievement Consultant

(Elementary Focus – Grades 3 & 6)

Position Summary:

The Elementary Literacy & Numeracy Achievement Consultant will provide targeted support to improve student achievement in both mathematics and literacy. Assigned to a Ministry priority school or a school identified by the board based on student needs, this role involves working directly with students, collaborating with educators, and supporting school administrators in implementing effective instructional strategies to enhance EQAO performance and overall student success. The Elementary Literacy & Numeracy Achievement Consultants will work with Grade 3 and 6 classroom teachers to deliver curriculum. Additionally, these consultants will work directly with students who require additional support within the classroom to close learning gaps using high-impact instructional strategies and intervention techniques.

Qualifications:

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• Strong background in elementary mathematics and literacy instruction.
• Experience in student assessment, data analysis, and intervention strategies.
• Proven ability to collaborate with educators, administrators, and school support teams.
• Familiarity with EQAO frameworks, new curriculum expectations, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and coaching skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Mathematics Support:

• Work directly with small groups of students in Grades 3 and 6 to improve math achievement and raise EQAO scores.
• Support the implementation of new math digital tools and instructional strategies.
• Provide job-embedded professional development for educators in priority schools, focusing on effective mathematics instruction.
• Assist administrators in leading math learning initiatives within their schools.
• Work alongside the Student Achievement Team and the Special Education Department to support, plan, and implement math intervention programs.

Literacy Support:

• Support the implementation of the Language Curriculum, including the use of updated assessments and screening tools.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 reading interventions for students requiring additional literacy support.
• Facilitate the rollout and administration of the literacy screener, ensuring students receive appropriate interventions. Will be assigned to more than one school for literacy screener support.
• Work alongside the Student Achievement Team and the Special Education Department to support, plan, and implement reading intervention programs.
• Assist in ongoing assessment and evaluation of students’ foundational literacy skills.

Collaboration & Professional Development:

• Provide coaching and mentorship to educators on best practices in both numeracy and literacy instruction.
• Support the development and implementation of school-based action plans for improving student achievement in math and literacy.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional learning sessions for teachers to strengthen their instructional strategies.

Assignment & School Support:

• Consultants will be assigned to a Ministry priority school or a school determined by the board based on identified student needs.
• Work closely with school leadership to develop and implement strategies tailored to the specific needs of the assigned school.
• Support school teams in analyzing student achievement data to inform instructional decisions and interventions.

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

Carol Luciani Michael McDonald
Chair of the Board Chief Executive Officer and Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
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