Teacher Consultant: Physical and Health Education

Vacancy Description: Teacher Consultant: Physical and Health Education (PHE)

This is a Continuing position of a one-year term with the possibility of renewal. A Teacher Consultant: Physical and Health Education (PHE) will be required to provide leadership in curriculum, instruction and professional learning focused on physical literacy, healthy and active living, social and community health, as well as mental well-being. This includes, but is not limited to, designing, implementing, and leading effective professional learning initiatives related to the primary responsibilities of the role. The position is intended to be an integral part of the district team of consultants and may, therefore, be involved in a wide variety of cross-curricular initiatives and supports aligned or connected to the work of others in the department.

This position works with district staff and schools to develop and support the implementation of the Physical and Health Education (PHE) curriculum. The curriculum aims to empower students to develop a personalized understanding of what healthy living means and is designed to develop educated citizens who have the knowledge, skills, and understandings they need to be safe, active, and healthy citizens throughout their lives.

The successful applicant must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the PHE curriculum as well as the Supporting Student Health Guides (Elementary and Secondary). All positions within Learning Services engage in supporting the District’s Strategic Plan.

The Successful Applicant Will

• support district and schoolwide initiatives as well as the implementation of the BC school curriculum related to physical literacy, healthy and active living, social and community health, as well as mental well-being
• be responsible for designing and implementing professional development opportunities for teachers, education assistants, youth workers, and/or parents at the district and school level
• be knowledgeable and informed about community partners in the field of PHE
• be expected to work collaboratively with classroom teachers, resource teachers, counsellors, education assistants, youth workers, district staff, and community partners
• work closely with staff in both the Curriculum and Student Services areas within Learning Services
• build capacity with the delivery of sexual health education in elementary schools
• support teaching staff with the implementation and delivery of all aspects of the K – 12 PHE curriculum, including the areas of consent education, substance use, and healthy decision-making
  
  

Qualifications

The successful applicant will be a fully qualified and experienced teacher with demonstrated competencies in addressing a wide range of student needs and must have demonstrated:

• experienced teacher with an excellent conceptual understanding and proven working experience with key concepts, skills, and pedagogy of the Ministry Education’s K-12 curriculum.
• demonstrated competencies, current academic and professional experience in leading-edge pedagogy inPHE across the K – 12 curriculum
• current and successful leadership experiences in the design and implementation of professional development opportunities for small and large groups
• experience proposing, analyzing and creating strategies to respond, develop and promote health and well-being for all stakeholders
• experience in de-mystifying and de-stigmatizing issues related to social and community health as well as mental well-being
• understanding the importance of, and demonstrated success in, collaboration and coordination of initiatives with relevant personnel and community partners
• exceptional organization, time management, communication, and prioritizing skills
  
  

Candidates will be expected to present a portfolio that demonstrates the required competencies outlined in this position. Preference will be given to the candidate with a relevant Master’s Degree or specialized diploma . For further information please contact Linda Chau - District Administrator, Curriculum and Assessment, or Ravinder Johal - Director of Instruction, Student Services.

Due to the volume of applications we receive,ONLYthose selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGTBQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.