CBVRCE 2025 PSAANS-006, School Supervisor, Base: Regional Centre for Education (Perm)

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.

We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers.  We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region.  Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.  The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.  Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Leanne Marcil at 902-562-6486 or lhmarcil@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.

 Two (2) Positions Available

Application Deadline:   Friday, July 4th, 2025 by Midnight.

Qualifications  

(a) A Valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate 

(b) Masters Degree in Leadership/Educational Administration or acceptable equivalent; 

(c) Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience;

           (d) Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a successful school based Principal or such length and combination of relevant administrative experience that is considered equivalent (with a minimum of three (3) years of school based administration experience);

(e)        

Expected Competencies:

The School Supervisor shall have the following competencies:  

1. The ability to provide leadership and support to schools with the implementation of school improvement initiatives; using student, school and regional level data (academic, well-being and disaggregated). 
2. The ability to provide leadership, supervision and coordination on matters relating to school operations and administration. 
3. The ability to provide leadership and coordination on matters relating to leadership evaluation and development.
4. The ability to apply knowledge and experience of school cultures, climate and individual school needs to successfully employ effective staffing and evaluation strategies.
5. The ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of race relations, cultural proficiency, human rights, diversity, culturally responsive leadership and restorative approaches. 
6. The ability to travel to multiple schools to monitor, assess, evaluate and report on school operations, work with Principals on expectations, communicate results and plan and implement actions for improvement. 
7. The ability to apply knowledge of current trends in related research. 
8. The ability to collaborate with Principals and other Departments to support the Teacher Growth and Evaluation process. 
9. The ability to support the Educational Leadership Growth and Assessment process in cooperation with other Departments and Human Resources.
10. The ability to apply performance evaluation strategies and methods to support the annual employee review process.
11. The ability to analyze problems and formulate recommendations to develop policies, processes, and practices which result in improvements to schools.
12. The ability to participate in budget planning and preparation.
13. The ability to work and communicate effectively within the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education, with students, parents/guardians, community members and external groups such as government agencies.
14. The ability to solve problems and mediate conflict.
15. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
16. The desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development.
17. The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm. 

 Applicants must:

• upload a completed resume with their application
• upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations and certifications supporting qualifications required for the position.
• enter 3 references, one of which is the applicant's immediate supervisor
• update Worksite with the name of the school for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File (internal candidates only)
• update the Assignment (course and/or grades taught) for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File (internal candidates only)

 Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email.  

Overall

The School Supervisor at Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for providing direct support to schools on a broad range of operational and administrative matters with direct supervisory responsibility for an assigned grouping of 19-21 schools.  As the first point of contact for Principals, the Supervisor will respond to matters relating to school improvement, policy, parent/guardian concerns, School Advisory Councils, managing staffing resources, fiscal management and general operational matters.  The Supervisor will work as part of a team to manage the allocation of staffing resources and liaise with Program staff on issues relating to programs and student services and Human Resources staff on matters relating to employment issues.  To ensure effective implementation of the administrative appraisal process, the Supervisor will employ the leadership standards in developing performance expectations for Principals, provide support and supervision, develop strategies for improvement, and monitor administrative effectiveness. The Supervisor will make recommendations for administrative transfers and placement. Reporting to the Director of Programs and Student Services, the Supervisor works as a part of a team to ensure effective leadership and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Terms and conditions of employment as per Education Entitities: Non-union Compensation Framework and the Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia.
School is rated in payband 14 with a salary range of $120739 - $150924.