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Annapolis Valley Regional Center for Education

Student-Centered French Immersion Coach (Grade P-5)

(serving French Immersion teachers and students in the following schools: KCA)

1.00 Fte

Vacant

Available to Permanent, Assumed Permanent, and Surplus Teachers of the AVRCE

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement.

Posting Closes Midnight, May 29th, 2025.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Programs, the P-5 Student-Centered French Immersion Coach is a regional position combining the roles traditionally held by Elementary French Immersion Mentors and Early Mathematics Intervention teachers. These Coaches are Learning Support Teachers supporting Tier 1 practices in schools. Coaching will focus on intentional, student-centered planning, instruction, and assessment in French second language instruction, as well as short-term Tier 2 math support for identified students primarily at grades 2 and 3.

Student-Centered French Immersion Coaches are vital members of the regional and school teams, aiming to positively influence teacher practices and student achievement. They will model effective strategies in literacy and mathematics classrooms, co-plan, co-teach, and facilitate post-lesson reflections analyzing student work, tracking achievement, and setting student-centered goals. They provide non-evaluative feedback to support instructional improvement.

Intervention support involves co-teaching in mathematics classrooms and, when necessary, small group interventions outside the classroom. The focus is on building number and operations skills and fostering confidence in students near meeting expectations.

Beyond school-level support, Coaches will collaborate with regional teams and provide leadership aligned with regional priorities.

Key skills and knowledge include:

• Deep understanding of P-5 curriculum
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Belief in all students' success
• Understanding of Tier 1 instructional and assessment practices
• Experience with co-teaching strategies
• Relationship-building, collaboration, problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills to identify barriers and recommend solutions
• Strong communication skills in English and French
• Interpersonal skills
• Effective planning, organization, time management
• Proficiency in educational technology
• Data collection, analysis, and interpretation skills
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, culturally responsive pedagogy, social justice
• Dedication to professional learning and collaboration

Training/Qualifications/Experience:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching License
• Proficiency in oral and written French
• Minimum of 5 years successful teaching at P-5 level
• Graduate studies in curriculum and instruction (preferred)
• Coaching experience (preferred)
• Experience with Early Math Intervention (preferred)
• Experience in professional development and facilitation (asset)
• Knowledge of regional and provincial curriculum initiatives (asset)