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FULL TIME SECONDARY LITERACY COACH for the 2024-2025 School Year
This position will be posted on a five year interval.
1.0 Intermediate/Senior Teacher qualifications required, English or Literacy qualifications preferred
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Boards web site at http://www.kpdsb.on.ca/.Project Objectives To increase student learning and achievement in literacy
To implement a range of high impact instructional practices and assessment practices in schools designed to identify and meet the needs of diverse learnersQualifications, Skills, and Experience OCT with Intermediate/Senior qualifications; English or Literacy Qualifications are preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of high impact teaching strategies
Data literacy
Leadership skills demonstrated at the school and system levels
Excellent organization, interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and consultation skills
Experience planning and delivering professional development sessions
Experience networking with external partnersDuties/Responsibilities Facilitate professional learning for teachers, Grades 7-12, focused on improving student learning of literacy and student achievement
Provide training/support for teachers and schools to implement and understand and plan next steps for literacy programs, including STAR, Lexia and Rewards
Work as a member of the central team to support the implementation of culturally relevant pedagogy and culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive learning environments
Plan and work alongside teachers in their classrooms, as well as model and/or demonstrate effective instructional and assessment strategies
Participate in PLCs with literacy teachers and learning/lesson labs and bring the importance of data and effective instructional practices to these tables
Support secondary schools with their Literacy Plans, and building of programs focused on literacy development (e.g. ENG1L/2L)
Support secondary school educators with the preparation required to ensure student readiness for OSSLT and/or OSSLC
Travel within the region regularly
Other duties as assigned
Sarah Egli
Human Resources Officer The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however,
only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and
will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act This Board is an equal opportunity employer
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Christy Radbourne, Director of Education
Roger Griffiths, Board Chair