Collegiate Explore Director

Fort Vermilion School Division
Our Children, Our Students, Our Future: Moving the Dial on Every Child
The Fort Vermilion School Division invites applications for the position of Collegiate Explore Director.
The Collegiate School consists of three new facilities within the communities of High Level, Fort Vermilion, and La Crete, that are designed with the intent of helping students graduate with post-secondary courses to develop their futures. The Collegiate Model exposes students to a variety of possible career paths and enables them to jump into the second year of a post-secondary program using college credits earned in high school. More information regarding FVSD's Collegiate School can be found on our website, Building Futures for Northwestern Alberta Students | Fort Vermilion School Division (fvsd.ab.ca).
To ensure students get the full benefits of the collegiate model, the Fort Vermilion School Division is employing a Collegiate Explore Coordinator for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Primarily, the Explore Coordinator will bridge the gap between the junior high collegiate curriculum and the K to 6 curriculum.
Duties:
Support teachers in implementing programs to facilitate learning
Analyze style of play on playgrounds
Enhance learning
Provide strategic plans around purposeful play
Explore the elementary curriculum (K-6)
Develop career activities
Qualifications:
Be in possession of, or eligible for, an Alberta teaching certificate
Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience
Have a minimum of 3 years as an administrator
The ability to travel and demonstrate flexibility of schedule
Work cooperatively as part of a diversified team
Attributes:
The ability to think strategically in ensuring student success
Effective peer coaching skills
Exceptional communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
The successful candidate will:
Be a lifelong learner
Be creative and adaptable in leadership
Be focused on continuous improvement personally, professionally and on a divisional level
Be an advocate for the student
Demonstrate proven skills as an instructional leader
Seek to enhance student learning in an inclusive educational environment
Exemplify leadership in a collaborative environment that builds team
Be an evidence based decision maker
Demonstrate effective, ethical relationship building skills
Our School Division:
FVSD serves approximately 4,000 students from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds in fifteen well-equipped, safe, and caring schools and a Home Education Center, all located in several Northwest Alberta communities.
We are governed by a nine member Board which directs and monitors performance using a policy model of governance.
We are customer-driven, learner-focused and results-oriented.
We use progressive, innovative, and technological means to support our motto – “Our Children, Our Students, Our Future: Moving the Dial on Every Child”.
More information about the Fort Vermilion School Division can be found at https://www.fvsd.ab.ca/about-us
Visit our website, Staff Agreements & Benefits | Fort Vermilion School Division (fvsd.ab.ca), to view our Collective Agreement for salary and benefits information. A Transition Allowance is also available to the successful candidate moving to the region, more information regarding recruitment incentives can be found on our website, Recruitment Incentives | Fort Vermilion School Division (fvsd.ab.ca)
Specific details regarding this position may be obtained from FVSD's Human Resource department, at 780-927-3766 or hr@fvsd.ab.ca
Application must include: Cover letter, resume and a minimum of 3 references
Vulnerable Sector Check & Intervention Record Check:
A current (within 6 months) Police Vulnerable Sector Check and a Child and Family-Intervention Record Check (if applicable to you) must be presented as a condition of employment.
Record Check Information
Email application to: hr@fvsd.ab.ca
Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or be eligible to work and teach in Canada.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mail: PO Bag 1 Fort Vermilion, Alberta T0H 1N0 Phone: 780-927-3766 Email: hr@fvsd.ab.ca