Literacy Coach P-6 (SSRCE) 1

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

The overall purpose of the position is to enhance instructional effectiveness and positively impact student learning, achievement, and well-being across the P-12 system. The coach is responsible for providing student‑focused, collaborative support to teachers through classroom and virtual (synchronous and asynchronous) coaching. The coach strengthens instructional practice by engaging teachers in reflective dialogue, modeling high-leverage practices, and using student evidence to inform instructional decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree (completed or in-progress) in Literacy, Leadership, Curriculum, or a related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of relevant teaching experience, specializing in literacy acquisition and MTSS frameworks. Expert in administering comprehensive literacy assessments and translating data into evidence-based, responsive instructional strategies. 

• Curriculum & Assessment: Expertise in literacy processing and the updated curriculum, with a proven ability to design and deliver evidence-based instructional programs. Skilled in utilizing diagnostic assessments and data-driven insights to tailor instruction to student needs. 

• Leadership: Proven regional and school-level leader with active roles in Collaborative Learning Teams and Teaching Support Teams. Expert in facilitating data-driven short-cycle planning and delivering high-impact professional development for adult learners. 

• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills used to bridge work between teachers, administrators, and support staff.

• Additional Asset: Bilingualism: Proficiency in French is a significant asset, enabling comprehensive support for both English Language Arts (ELA) and French Language Arts (FLA) classrooms.

Task Dimensions

Instructional Coaching & teacher Support

• Coach, model, and provide professional learning in evidence-based literacy practices, covering foundational skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency) and higher-level skills (comprehension, vocabulary, writing).

• Collaborate with teachers to design, co-teach, and refine literacy lessons integrating structured literacy, metalinguistic awareness, and disciplinary literacy.

• Model and promote effective instructional routines.

• Provide high-quality resources, such as lesson frameworks, anchor charts, exemplar texts, and rubrics aligned with curriculum outcomes.

Curriculum & Systems Alignment

• Support the implementation of the Nova Scotia Language Arts curriculum with fidelity and consistency.

• Ensure strong Tier 1 instruction aligned with the MTSS framework, while supporting planning for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.

• Align expectations and curricular outcomes across school and grade levels through both horizontal and vertical planning.

• Maintain knowledge of Nova Scotia Teaching Standards and stay current with research in literacy and disciplinary practices.

Assessment & Data-Driven Leadership

• Guide teachers in using benchmark assessments, and short-cycle data to inform instruction and intervention.

• Facilitate Collaborative Learning Team (CLT) discussions centered on student work, assessment evidence, and instructional responses.

• Help educators identify student strengths and gaps using data to plan responsive, targeted instruction.

Regional Leadership & Resource Development

• Lead and contribute to regional professional development sessions for educators.

• Contribute to a shared, system-wide bank of literacy resources, strategies, and exemplars.

• Integrate technology skills into the classroom and professional environments to enhance learning.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain flexibility across various work settings and situational needs.

• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Perform other related duties as required to support the school and region.

● Perform other related duties as required to support the school and region

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current checks that are less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your application / resume.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a current resume, along with 3 professional references. (Please note: Failure to include references may cause delay in processing your application.)

We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy.