Teacher Consultant: Physical and Health Education
About the role
**Vacancy Description: Teacher Consultant: Physical and Health
Education (PHE)** This is a Continuing position of a one-year
term with the possibility of renewal. A Teacher
Consultant: Physical and Health Education (PHE) will
be required to provide leadership in curriculum, instruction and professional
learning focused on physical literacy, healthy and active living, social and
community health, as well as mental well-being. This includes, but is not
limited to, designing, implementing, and leading effective professional
learning initiatives related to the primary responsibilities of the role. The position
is intended to be an integral part of the district team of consultants and may,
therefore, be involved in a wide variety of cross-curricular initiatives and
supports aligned or connected to the work of others in the department.
This position works with district staff and
schools to develop and support the implementation of the Physical and Health
Education (PHE) curriculum. The curriculum aims to empower students to develop
a personalized understanding of what healthy living means and is designed to
develop educated citizens who have the knowledge, skills, and understandings
they need to be safe, active, and healthy citizens throughout their lives.
The successful applicant must demonstrate a
comprehensive understanding of the PHE curriculum as well as the Supporting
Student Health Guides (Elementary and Secondary). All positions within Learning
Services engage in supporting the District’s Strategic Plan.
The Successful Applicant Will
- support
district and schoolwide initiatives as well as the implementation of the BC
school curriculum related to physical literacy, healthy and active living,
social and community health, as well as mental well-being
- be
responsible for designing and implementing professional development
opportunities for teachers, education assistants, youth workers, and/or parents
at the district and school level
- be
knowledgeable and informed about community partners in the field of PHE
- be
expected to work collaboratively with classroom teachers, resource teachers, counsellors,
education assistants, youth workers, district staff, and community partners
- work closely with staff in both the
Curriculum and Student Services areas within Learning Services
- build capacity with the delivery of sexual
health education in elementary schools
- support teaching staff with the implementation
and delivery of all aspects of the K – 12 PHE curriculum, including the areas
of consent education, substance use, and healthy decision-making
Qualifications The successful applicant will be a
fully qualified and experienced teacher with demonstrated competencies in
addressing a wide range of student needs and must have demonstrated:
- experienced
teacher with an excellent conceptual understanding and proven working
experience with key concepts, skills, and pedagogy of the Ministry Education’s
K-12 curriculum.
- demonstrated competencies,
current academic and professional experience in leading-edge pedagogy in PHE
across the K – 12 curriculum
- current
and successful leadership experiences in the design and implementation of
professional development opportunities for small and large groups
- experience
proposing, analyzing and creating strategies to respond, develop and promote
health and well-being for all stakeholders
- experience
in de-mystifying and de-stigmatizing issues related to social and community
health as well as mental well-being
- understanding
the importance of, and demonstrated success in, collaboration and coordination
of initiatives with relevant personnel and community partners
- exceptional
organization, time management, communication, and prioritizing skills
Candidates will be
expected to present a portfolio that demonstrates the required competencies
outlined in this position. Preference will be given to the candidate with a relevant Master’s Degree or specialized
diploma . For further information please contact Linda Chau - District Administrator,
Curriculum and Assessment, or Ravinder Johal - Director of Instruction, Student
Services.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, ONLY those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGTBQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.
About School District #38 (Richmond)
The Richmond School District is a vibrant learning community that fosters student engagement, creativity, and well-being in inclusive learning environments. Our motto "Richmond is the best place to learn and lead" speaks to the central purpose that informs all that we do for our students, our employees, and our educational community.
We are among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. We are always on the lookout for smart, skilled and highly motivated individuals to join our team. As an employer, we offer comprehensive growth, learning and engagement opportunities to the 2,600 committed professionals across the district.
The Richmond School District has 37 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools and a variety of inter-agency programs serving a wide range of specific student needs. The City of Richmond is a multi-cultural community with over 200,000 residents located on an island at the mouth of the Fraser River. We are 25 minutes from downtown Vancouver, 2 hours to Whistler, 2 1/2 hours to Seattle and 2 hour ferry ride to Victoria.
Teacher Consultant: Physical and Health Education
About the role
**Vacancy Description: Teacher Consultant: Physical and Health
Education (PHE)** This is a Continuing position of a one-year
term with the possibility of renewal. A Teacher
Consultant: Physical and Health Education (PHE) will
be required to provide leadership in curriculum, instruction and professional
learning focused on physical literacy, healthy and active living, social and
community health, as well as mental well-being. This includes, but is not
limited to, designing, implementing, and leading effective professional
learning initiatives related to the primary responsibilities of the role. The position
is intended to be an integral part of the district team of consultants and may,
therefore, be involved in a wide variety of cross-curricular initiatives and
supports aligned or connected to the work of others in the department.
This position works with district staff and
schools to develop and support the implementation of the Physical and Health
Education (PHE) curriculum. The curriculum aims to empower students to develop
a personalized understanding of what healthy living means and is designed to
develop educated citizens who have the knowledge, skills, and understandings
they need to be safe, active, and healthy citizens throughout their lives.
The successful applicant must demonstrate a
comprehensive understanding of the PHE curriculum as well as the Supporting
Student Health Guides (Elementary and Secondary). All positions within Learning
Services engage in supporting the District’s Strategic Plan.
The Successful Applicant Will
- support
district and schoolwide initiatives as well as the implementation of the BC
school curriculum related to physical literacy, healthy and active living,
social and community health, as well as mental well-being
- be
responsible for designing and implementing professional development
opportunities for teachers, education assistants, youth workers, and/or parents
at the district and school level
- be
knowledgeable and informed about community partners in the field of PHE
- be
expected to work collaboratively with classroom teachers, resource teachers, counsellors,
education assistants, youth workers, district staff, and community partners
- work closely with staff in both the
Curriculum and Student Services areas within Learning Services
- build capacity with the delivery of sexual
health education in elementary schools
- support teaching staff with the implementation
and delivery of all aspects of the K – 12 PHE curriculum, including the areas
of consent education, substance use, and healthy decision-making
Qualifications The successful applicant will be a
fully qualified and experienced teacher with demonstrated competencies in
addressing a wide range of student needs and must have demonstrated:
- experienced
teacher with an excellent conceptual understanding and proven working
experience with key concepts, skills, and pedagogy of the Ministry Education’s
K-12 curriculum.
- demonstrated competencies,
current academic and professional experience in leading-edge pedagogy in PHE
across the K – 12 curriculum
- current
and successful leadership experiences in the design and implementation of
professional development opportunities for small and large groups
- experience
proposing, analyzing and creating strategies to respond, develop and promote
health and well-being for all stakeholders
- experience
in de-mystifying and de-stigmatizing issues related to social and community
health as well as mental well-being
- understanding
the importance of, and demonstrated success in, collaboration and coordination
of initiatives with relevant personnel and community partners
- exceptional
organization, time management, communication, and prioritizing skills
Candidates will be
expected to present a portfolio that demonstrates the required competencies
outlined in this position. Preference will be given to the candidate with a relevant Master’s Degree or specialized
diploma . For further information please contact Linda Chau - District Administrator,
Curriculum and Assessment, or Ravinder Johal - Director of Instruction, Student
Services.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, ONLY those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGTBQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.
About School District #38 (Richmond)
The Richmond School District is a vibrant learning community that fosters student engagement, creativity, and well-being in inclusive learning environments. Our motto "Richmond is the best place to learn and lead" speaks to the central purpose that informs all that we do for our students, our employees, and our educational community.
We are among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. We are always on the lookout for smart, skilled and highly motivated individuals to join our team. As an employer, we offer comprehensive growth, learning and engagement opportunities to the 2,600 committed professionals across the district.
The Richmond School District has 37 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools and a variety of inter-agency programs serving a wide range of specific student needs. The City of Richmond is a multi-cultural community with over 200,000 residents located on an island at the mouth of the Fraser River. We are 25 minutes from downtown Vancouver, 2 hours to Whistler, 2 1/2 hours to Seattle and 2 hour ferry ride to Victoria.