Company: Grand Erie District School Board

Grand Erie District School Board

Applications are invited for the position of

Full-time Math/Literacy Coach (Indigenous Focus) Secondary #69-24-25

Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring. The head office is located in Brantford.

The successful applicant for the position of Instructional Coach will provide support for the implementation of Ministry, Board and Department deliverables in teaching and learning. The individual in the position must be able to provide leadership in professional learning and development.

The primary focus for this position is mathematics instruction and assessment and literacy/language development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building trusting relationships with teachers, school administrators, support staffs and Indigenous students
• Providing direct support to Indigenous students in the areas of mathematics assessment and instruction to improve student understanding of mathematical skills and concepts
• Provide direct support to Indigenous students in the areas of literacy/language assessments and instruction to improve student understanding of literacy/language skills and concepts
• Providing direct support to teachers in the areas of evidence-based instructional and assessment practices, to improve numeracy/literacy skills for all Indigenous students, including those with exceptional learning needs through co-planning, co-teaching, co-debriefing
• Modelling and supporting the development of the effective use of technology to amplify learning
• Attend professional development with Grade 9 staff
• Travel, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

• Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification and qualified to teach in the

Intermediate and Senior divisions in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations

• Knowledge of Indigenous languages and instruction is preferred
• Successful teaching experience at the intermediate and/or senior level
• Successful teaching experience of math and literacy from an indigenous perspective preferred
• Current knowledge of curriculum, foundational Ministry documents, and evidence-based instructional and assessment practices
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to contribute as a member of a collaborative team
• Ability to work collaboratively with Indigenous classroom teachers
• Proficiency in supporting teaching and learning through the effective leveraging of digital tools

All applications are to include a complete resume of experience, qualifications, a copy of your current Certificate of Qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers, practice teaching reports or the most recent performance review(s), and the names of three (3) professional references, (as least one of whom must be a current supervisor/principal, if applicable).

All applications will be subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted an interview.

Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

All new employees are required to submit an original Police Record Check (which included a vulnerable sector search) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.

The Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples who reside within the Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play on, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.