Division Coordinator, Curricular Services, French Immersion at St. Albert Public Schools — NeverHard

Curricular Services is a small but mighty part of the Program and Planning team within St. Albert Public Schools. Curricular Services supports division schools in literacy, numeracy, French Immersion, pedagogical practices, assessment and resourcing, and other areas as the need arises. Division Coordinators in Curricular Services work collaboratively to support student learning using research and evidence-based practices, and will be assigned duties as they align to their expertise and experience. The Division Coordinator with responsibilities in French Immersion will work closely with the entire Curricular Services team to meet the needs of the division, with some time assigned specifically to French Immersion supports. We are seeking an individual to contribute to achieving the following Curricular Services goals: Provide all French Immersion staff with learning opportunities and supports to ensure they feel confident in applying evidence-based second language pedagogy. Support the administration of the Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) testing for Grade 12 students. Provide all Kindergarten to Grade 12 staff with learning opportunities and supports to ensure they feel confident in implementing new curricula. Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with the Curricular Services team to support implementation of new curriculum, recognizing junior high curriculum implementation as an emerging need. Work collaboratively with the Curricular Services team to build and enact strategic plans that focus on the development of teacher capacity. Collaborate with school administration to support schools in enacting their professional learning plans, as they align to the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS). Coordinate, facilitate, and present professional learning opportunities for staff that emphasize the implementation of research and evidence-based practices, including French Immersion specific pedagogy. Provide elbow-to-elbow coaching to division staff in evidence-based universal practices. Support the implementation of a division literacy and numeracy frameworks and the use of screening and benchmarking tools in French. Facilitate the administration the Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) testing for the division. Support the ongoing development of staff French language confidence and competence. Assess resources based on current research and evidence-based practice. Work collaboratively to support initiatives that enhance the learning experiences of English Language Learners and First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, as well as contribute to. Liaise with other professionals and represent the division at meetings, as assigned. Represent St. Albert Public Schools’ French Immersion program at regional and provincial levels. Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director, Curricular Services. The ideal candidate will: Possess an Alberta Teacher Certificate or eligibility Completed or working towards Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) certification Completed or working towards a relevant graduate degree Demonstrates a minimum of five successful teaching years in the classroom Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Attained DALF C2 or equivalent Candidates selected for interview will need to: Submit a performance task in advance of the interview (for example, a short summary of a professional development experience) Complete a French language proficiency assessment on the day of the interview All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All new employees to St. Albert Public Schools are required to submit a recent (within 6 months), clear Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.