ARTS K-12

1.0 FTE (1 Position)

Term Position:

September 1, 2024 for up to 3 years (June 30, 2027) - subject to annual budget approval and/or annual system organization and Ministry funding continuance.

Position Summary:

The Student Achievement Consultant: Arts K-12 will be responsible for providing direction and leadership for the overall administration and coordination of Arts programs in elementary and secondary schools. The programming will support and enhance current effective instructional and assessment practices in Dance, Dramatic Arts, Music and Visual Arts. This includes developing, planning, managing, supporting, organizing and implementing Arts programs within schools and providing leadership for District-wide initiatives such as but not limited to the Celebration of the Arts and the Board Arts Exhibition initiatives. The Student Achievement Consultant; Arts K-12 will work collaboratively with the Student Achievement Leader: School Effectiveness K-12 and be responsible to the Superintendent of Education (Curriculum).

Qualifications:

Basic* : Primary/Junior Divisions and/or Junior/Intermediate Divisions and/or Intermediate/Senior Divisions

Additional : Specialist qualifications in Dance, Dramatic Arts, Music (Instrumental or Vocal) or Visual Arts or post -secondary equivalent;

Experience : Minimum of five (5) years teaching

Other : - Deep knowledge of research-based instructional strategies;

- Demonstrated ability to lead small groups of educators in developing teaching/learning best practices as they relate to Arts in all Divisions;

- Demonstrated leadership skills;

- Strong interpersonal, communication, skills;

- Strong understanding of collaborative inquiry;

- Demonstrated understanding of effective assessment practices (e.g. Growing Success);

- Ability to incorporate technology into teaching/learning opportunities; and

- Excellent presentation and team-building skills.

* In order to be considered, you

must hold the Qualifications noted above at time of application .Duties and Responsibilities:

The

Student Achievement Consultant: Arts K-12 will be responsible for coordinating the development and enhancement of the Arts curriculum for instructional programs/related programs and will lead professional development across the district. The Student Achievement Consultant: Art K-12 will assist principals and elementary educators, in supporting, evaluating and improving classroom integrative Arts programming. The Student Achievement Consultant: Arts K-12 may be assigned other duties as directed by the Superintendent of Education (Curriculum).

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 Boards 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

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Rick PetrellaMike MacDonald

Chair of the BoardDirector of Education & SecretaryBRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ

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