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Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High 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 descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 04/07/2025  at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 08/01/2025  

Position Type: Permanent

         Position:                  Coordinator of Student Services

         Reports to:              Director, Programs and Student Services

         Location:                  Harbour House (Central Office), Yarmouth NS

The Coordinator of Student Services is a vital leadership role responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of the Student Services in the Tri-County Region.  This position ensures the effective delivery of comprehensive programs and supports that address the diverse needs of students.

This role includes direct supervision and leadership of various professionals, including Student Services and Active Healthy Living consultants; Autism Support Specialists; Transition Supports; Social Emotional Learning Staff; Assistive Technology & Augmentative Communication teams (including AT Support Workers); School Psychologists, Learning Disability Specialists; Speech-Language Pathologists; and School Health Partnership Services.  It also involves oversight of School Counsellors, Teacher Assistants, tutors, and teachers specializing in Learning Support roles. Additionally, the Coordinator oversees the SchoolsPlus Supports, which encompasses Community Outreach Workers, Parent Navigator, SchoolsPlus Facilitators, the SchoolsPlus Facilitator Lead and Child and Youth Care Practitioners

The coordinator ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs, aligning services with educational policies and best practices. Acting as a key liaison between the Student Services Department and government departments, the coordinator fosters collaboration to enhance outcomes for students and their families. This role also requires active engagement with community partners and stakeholders to coordinate resources and support services effectively.

As an integral member of the regional Educational Leadership Team, the Coordinator contributes to strategic decision-making and planning to advance educational priorities. They provide mentorship and leadership to staff, promoting professional growth and building capacity within the department. The coordinator also ensures compliance with policies and regulations while monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of programs and services, using data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement efforts.

This position demands a strong background in educational leadership and student services management, with expertise in inclusive education practices and collaborative service delivery models. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role, which is pivotal in ensuring equitable access to resources and supports for all students, empowering them to achieve academic, social, and emotional success.

• Master’s in Special Education and Master’s of Education in Administration or Leadership
• A valid Nova Scotia teaching license

• Minimum five (5) years successful administrative experience; school or regionally based;
• Minimum five (5) years working with classroom teachers, Learning Support Teachers, Administration and Student Services personnel with implementation of the inclusive education policy;
• Experience with providing support and supervision to staff;
• Experience and knowledge working across all grade levels (Primary- 12);
• Experience with data management.

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of leadership, management, school staff, colleagues and provincial counterparts.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all issues related to student, families and school.
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective feedback.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with technology as a tool in education.
• Strong organizational, planning, and implementation skills.
• Superior Administrative skills.
• Record keeping and financial/budget management.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple competing priorities and responsibilities.

• Establish and maintain partnerships with all relevant community groups.
• Be a collegial decision maker, yet decisive and consistent.
• Create and implement strategic plans of instructional programs based on data.
• Be knowledgeable of and committed to quality inclusive education for all students.
• Stimulate professional growth of staff through effective professional development supports and guidance.
• Support staff and colleagues using your above average knowledge and abilities of inclusive education policy and practice.
• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of students within the region’s schools.
• Provide leadership in policies, guidelines, procedures and evaluations for appropriate services and programming for students with special needs, consistent with the department’s policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate schedules and programming of itinerant supports across the region.
• Supervise and evaluate Student Services, SchoolsPlus and Active Healthy Living staff.
• Manage budget within assigned portfolio.
• Advise Operational Services on construction and renovations to meet student needs and coordinate with Transportation Department regarding transportation needs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership in respect to staff allocation in student services.
• Represent the Regional Centre on provincial or regional committees to develop and advance services and programming for students with special needs.
• Liaise with outside agencies regarding interagency cooperation to serve students.
• Provide support and communicate in a timely manner to parents of students with special needs.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs and Student Services.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. 
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates. 

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County 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 security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application. 

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/