Student Services Department Head at NLSchools — NeverHard

Job Title Student Services Department Head Location Stephenville Primary, 72 West Street, Stephenville, A2N 1E3 Position Type & Terms Full‑time term position. Duties commence September 8, 2026 and conclude June 25, 2027. Competition closes July 14, 2026. Responsibilities and Duties As Student Services Department Head, you are part of the school's leadership team and will be committed to furthering NLSchools' goals for student success in an inclusive, safe and caring environment. You will demonstrate a "students first" philosophy based on your prior teaching experience. Reporting to the school principal or designate, you will provide direction and support to teachers, teaching and learning assistants, and student assistants in the area of student services and special education. You will assist in developing annual staffing plans, ensure appropriate programming and scheduling, facilitate school‑based collaboration related to service delivery, advise school administrators and collaborate with staff on initiatives that foster student success. You will coordinate professional development for program initiatives while building on the strengths within your department. Your work will be guided by the Atlantic Provinces Standards of Practice for School‑based Administrators, including 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 Foundations of Special Education—understands and applies knowledge of the foundations of special education. Development and Characteristics of Learners—understands the development and characteristics of learners. Educational Assessment—understands the educational assessment process and uses a variety of assessment strategies to support student development. Planning Instruction—understands the diversity of students’ strengths and needs and applies this knowledge when planning instruction. Delivering Instruction—understands the diversity of students’ strengths and needs and applies this knowledge when delivering instruction. Learning Environment—helps create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, independence and self‑motivation. Collaborative Partnerships—understands the importance of building collaborative partnerships to enhance student learning. Reflective Practice—continually evaluates his/her practice and actively seeks professional growth opportunities to enhance student learning. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Special Education or equivalent NL Teaching Certificate - Level IV or higher Minimum five (5) years successful teaching experience Demonstrated experience as a leader at the school, Department, and/or provincial level Salary and Benefits Annual Teacher Salary Scale and benefits are contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement. Application Notes Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement. Competition Information Position is in competition #2627-45853-03 and closes on July 14, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr