English Language Arts Instructional Coach

Position: English Language Arts Instructional Coach

Location: Area 1 Office – Thompson

Start Date: November 4, 2024

FTE: 1.00 FTE

Term of Employment: Permanent

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, transportation and moving expense reimbursement, subsidized housing or housing allowance and isolation allowance in qualifying communities, annual travel reimbursement, reimbursement for approved courses and more!

Reporting to the Area Superintendent, and the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Academic Programs and Instruction, the Instructional Coach’s primary purpose is to work in collaboration with school staff to advance student achievement through the implementation of English Language Arts curricula, with a focus on literacy and support programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education Degree

Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for)

Minimum of five years relevant classroom experience with a preference to a broad range of early and middle years’ experience, with a focus on English Language Arts curricular outcomes, instructional strategies, resources and assessment

Proven English Language Arts implementation skills

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated experience in facilitation and organization of professional learning opportunities

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with administrators, teachers and other coaches consultants to promote school planning and student achievement

Knowledge of Indigenous Way of Life

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning

Valid Manitoba Driver’s License and ability to travel

Duties And Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support to teachers to enhance school/classroom implementation of provincial English Language Arts curriculum and programming to meet the student needs including divisional and provincial policy and regulations

Participate in the development and implementation of the Division’s strategic plan and school plans in English Language Arts, with a focus on literacy

Perform in a collaborative capacity with administrators, teachers and other school personnel to provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of instructional strategies and resources to support literacy programming in English Language Arts

Develop and lead professional learning initiatives in the area of literacy

Assist teachers with individual and/or classroom lesson planning

Promote student achievement by encouraging professional dialogue

Integrate Indigenous perspectives into curriculum and programming

Liaise with representatives from divisional, provincial and other outside agencies as it relates to literacy and English Language Arts programming

Other Related Responsibilities As Assigned.

Applicants are required to submit the following:

cover letter

current resume

list of three professional references including email addresses and contact numbers, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicant’s performance in the applicant’s current or recent assignment

Thank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the

successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)

and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at www.fsdnet.ca

Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.