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CBVRCE 2025 PSAANS-008, Coordinator of Program Partnerships (Perm), Regional Centre for Education

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.

 

 Application Deadline:   Friday, July 25, 2025 by Midnight.

 

Qualifications 

  • A valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate
  • Masters of Education degree in Instructional/Educational Leadership or Administration 
  • A Masters level degree with equivalent leadership education and/or experience may be considered
  • Masters degree in Education with emphasis on Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners is considered an asset
  • Minimum five (5) years successful teaching experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a school based or system administrator in a leadership position requiring the supervision of staff 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.
  • Proven leadership in educational settings and professional learning facilitation.  

 

Expected competencies:

  • Training and experience in facilitating multidisciplinary teams including regional center staff as well as outside agency staff to achieve appropriate action planning and programming that meets the well-being, physical health, mental health, social-emotional and educational needs of student

  • Experience supporting school program planning teams and students/families with complex challenges through consultation and collaboration with school/regional staff and staff members of partner agencies to develop evidence-based programming to address student needs 

  • Possess a broad knowledge of community agencies/organizations and government departments and their mandates and service. 

  • Extensive experience in working collaboratively with community agencies/organizations and staff from government departments 

  • Demonstrate excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.   

  • Has a broad knowledge of and the ability to use current and appropriate technology in developing strong partnerships between the CBVRCE and the Departments of Education, Health, Justice and Community Services as well as other community agencies and organizations to support the implementation of programs designed to augment student well-being, physical health, mental health, social-emotional and educational success 

  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining confidentiality 

 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.  

 

The Coordinator of Programs Partnerships will work with the staff of government departments and non-governmental agencies as well as regional education and school staff to deliver high quality and inclusive programming to students.  The Coordinator will work with and/or develop both formal and informal partnerships to ensure efficient and innovative ways of implementing shared and/or co-located services as well as the delivery of high-quality programming for students across a variety of government departments and Non-governmental Organizations (NGO’s) including (but not limited to) Health, Justice, Community Services, Family Services of Eastern Nova Scotia, Youth Justice, Feed NS, School Food programs, etc. The Coordinator of Programs - Partnerships will report directly to the Director of Programs & Student Services.

 

The Coordinator shall perform tasks as are assigned by the Director, Programs and Student

Services. These tasks may vary, from time to time, with the evolution of the organization and may include but not be limited to the following:

 

  • Plan, organize, facilitate team meetings in order to establish, implement and evaluate a variety of specialized partnership programs for students that align with policies including but not limited to, the Inclusive Education Policy, the Special Education Policy, and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports.  Create formal agreements with partner departments and community agencies as needed.
  • Provide leadership in creating, implementing and updating policies, guidelines, procedures, and evaluations for appropriate Program Partnerships services, consistent with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s Special Education Policy and Inclusive Education Policy.
  • Provide direct supervision to Schools Plus and School Social Work staff and provide oversight with regards to the management of staff as well as the processes, policies, and practices of these programs.
  • Provide direction to the School Counsellor Department Head in supporting and overseeing school counseling related processes, policies, and practices. 
  • Provide professional development for the team(s) and organization as a professional learning community.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Health Promoting Schools staff, the School Health Partnership Nurse(s) and Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy (OT/PT), Youth Health Care Coordinators, School Health Promoters, staff to provide oversight with regards to processes, policies, practices as they pertain to each role within the CBVRCE as well as work collaboratively with the managing partners for the School Health Partnership Nurse and OT/PT staff.  Explore the possibility of developing and entering into an agreement of a shared Health Promotion position with Health.
  • Serve as the regional center liaison for Youth Health Centre Clinic Managers and staff for clinics that are co-located in schools to provide student health services across the CBVRCE.
  • Serve as the liaison for APSEA Itinerant Teachers and their APSEA Supervisors as they provide services/support/teaching/intervention to students who are Blind/Visually Impaired and Deaf/Hard of Hearing within the CBVRCE.
  • Manage appropriate departmental budgets and contribute to the annual budget process, including making recommendations for the allocation of staff to schools.
  • Work with principals, coordinators, and consultants to outline, oversee, and coordinate appropriate partnership support within schools and in alternate education programs.
  • Represent the Regional Centre on provincial and regional committees to develop and advance Program Partnership services.
  • Responsible for overseeing the School Food Program and the supervision of the School Food Lead.
  • Liaise and collaborate with outside agencies regarding interagency cooperation and agreements to serve students.
  • Provide support, education, and communication in a timely manner to parents of students as appropriate.
  • As a member of the Programs and Student Services team, the Coordinator of Program Partnerships will carry out duties to support schools, including but not limited to:
    • Develop strategies to assist Principals with guiding and implementing school improvement, culturally relevant pedagogy and instructional leadership
    • Assist in the development and implementation of professional development support for administrators
    • Assist in the development and facilitation of professional development opportunities for assigned school-based staff that reflect the Centre’s goals and priorities
  • Ensure annual performance appraisals are completed for all direct reports

 

Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs and Student Services

 

 

Terms and conditions of employment as per Education Entitities: Non-union Compensation Framework and the Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia.
Coordinator is rated in payband 12 with a salary range of $107166 - $133958 (as of August 1, 2025).

 

 

 


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