The school seeks the services of a Director, Grade 7-8 Program with OCT certification beginning in September 2024.
Greenwood is a member of the OTPP and offers its teachers a competitive compensation package.
ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR, GRADE 7-8 PROGRAM:
The Director, Grade 7-8 Program is responsible for overseeing the social, emotional, and individualized needs of students in these two grades. This person works collaboratively with other leaders at Greenwood to ensure the Grade 7-8 program supports the school’s strategic initiatives related to personalized learning, well-being, character, community, and belonging.
Reports To: Vice-Principal, Student Support & Well-Being
Specific Responsibilities
Foster a safe and caring environment; monitor and address matters that affect social and academic climate as well as student well-being in Grade 7 and 8
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to teachers in Grade 7 and 8, keeping personalized learning and individual needs in mind
Lead the daily functioning of aspects of the Grade 7 and 8 program, including: social concerns, behavioural concerns, student review and student discipline
Support the daily functioning of aspects of the Grade 7 and 8 program, including: classroom and student life programming, attendance, progress reports, final evaluations and the homework support centre
Work with the Director, Academics to:
Work with teachers, Advisers, parents, school leaders and students when concerns about student learning or behaviour arise; implement contracts and supports as needed and keep the Vice-Principal, Student Support and Well-Being and/or the Director, Personalized Learning informed of these situations
Work with the Vice-Principal, Student Support & Well-Being and the Coordinator, Adviser Program to ensure the Grade 7 and 8 Adviser program is geared towards the personal growth of each student in terms of character development, learning skills and academics, including an effective transition program for students and their parents as they enter Greenwood in Grade 7 or 8, as well as from Grade 8 to 9
Work with the Director, Outdoor Education to ensure the Grade 7 and 8 Outdoor Education program is aligned to whole-person development and integrated into the curriculum
Work together with the Vice-Principal, Student Support & Well-Being, other school leaders, the school’s social worker(s), Advisers, and parents to support the well-being and mindfulness of students in Grade 7 and 8
Work with Grade 7 and 8 Student Success Centre Advisers to ensure Grade 7 and 8 teachers are meeting the needs of students with IEPs
Work with the Associate Director, Student Success Centre, the Director, Personalized Learning and the Vice-Principal, Student Learning to make recommendations to the relevant parties regarding individual student learning needs (i.e. reach-ahead credits, customized student programs, etc.)
Provide support to teachers around meeting student needs and parent communication
Qualifications and Personal Characteristics
Action oriented with a passion for co-education / all-gender education and knowledge of educational best practices
Leadership experience, OCT certification, Graduate level qualifications, and evidence of extensive professional development; PQP qualifications an asset
Strong presentation, technological and communication skills, including written reports, verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and parents
Demonstrated commitment to healthy school and workplace culture
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work effectively, manage a full workload and meet deadlines
Exceptional organization and demonstrated leadership abilities
Ability to lead and work collaboratively with a team, exemplary interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience in programming to meet the academic and social needs of a diverse range of learners
Thorough knowledge of academic and social demands on Grade 7 and 8 students
Demonstrated commitment to Greenwood’s mission of personalized learning and supporting and nurturing the development of the whole child
Release Time: 2 periods
The Director, Grade 7-8 Program will be assigned 2 release periods to oversee discipline and support of Grade 7-8 students within the school. This appointment is for a 3-year term, which may be extended at the discretion of the school. The appointment is effective September 1, 2024.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Interested applicants should send their resume to the attention of Melinda MacDonald, Director, Human Resources, via email to
employment@greenwoodcollege.org. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Greenwood is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for staff, students and families. We aim to embrace individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those who would bring diverse perspectives, identities and ideas to our community. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the selection process.
Please submit both your cover letter and resume in a single pdf file. Files should be in the following name format: initial_lastname_subject(s)
Application deadline: March 27, 2024