1.0 English Language Arts Department Head at NLSchools — NeverHard

POSITION TITLE: 1.0 English Language Arts Department Head COMPETITION END DATE: August 03, 2026 8:00 AM LOCATION(S): O'Donel High · 155 Ruth Ave · Mount Pearl · A1N 0K9 EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor of Education - Secondary Master's Degree MAJOR(S) REQUIRED: English Language Arts TRAINING METHOD: SECONDARY Full-time TERM English Lan guage Arts Department Head position, O'Donel High School, Mount Pearl. Duties to commence September 8, 2026, until June 25, 2027. As Department Head, you are part of the school's leadership team and will be committed to furthering the goals of NLSchools for student success in an inclusive, safe, and caring environment. You subscribe to a students first philosophy in your practice and believe that collaboration is key for your growth as an educator. Reporting to the school principal or designate, you will provide direction and support to teachers in the delivery of the curriculum in specific subject area(s) of expertise. As a part of the school leadership team, you will assist in the development of annual staffing plans for schools, ensuring schools are programmed and scheduled appropriately to meet the needs of all students and facilitating school-based collaboration related to service delivery. The successful candidate will provide curriculum advice to school administrators and collaborate with Regional and Department staff in initiatives that foster student success. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating professional development for program initiatives while identifying and building on the strengths within their department. As a Department Head, and as a member of the leadership team, your work will be guided by the application of the Atlantic Provinces Standards of Practice for School-based Administrators which are: Leading for Learning and Managing Change; Engaging Families and Communities; Shaping a Safe, Inclusive, and Positive Learning Environment; Building the Leadership Potential of Others; Demonstrating Professionalism; Promoting Health and Well-Being; and Managing School Operations and Resources. For further information please visit: Standards of Practice for School-based Administrators REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the outcomes and specific content expertise and teaching methodology in the subject area(s) taught within the department. Ability to lead and provide direction in a collaborative team environment and support the direction set forth by the Department in consultation with the School Principal. Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of child development and knowledge of the diverse learning needs of all students. Demonstrated experiences providing instructional leadership to promote student learning and utilizing data and resources to strive for continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor new and experienced teachers on effective and current instructional/assessment practices. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the development and delivery of professional development for school and Department initiatives. Ability to initiate and implement change in consultation with the School Principal. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment to ensure culturally relevant instruction and assessment for all students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Education - Secondary Master's Degree in relevant area NL Teaching Certificate - Level IV or higher English Major (10 courses) Minimum five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience Experience as curriculum leader at the school and provincial level Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement. Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr