EXTERNAL POSTING

BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

INVITES APPLICATIONS

FOR THE FOLLOWING TEACHING POSITION

One (1) Temporary Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Student Success Literacy / Numeracy Coach Grade 7 – 8

Location: Bluewater District School Board Education Centre, Chesley

Commencing: As soon as possible until February 27, 2026. Contract dates are subject to change if incumbent returns or circumstances change.

Supervisor: Sara Morrow, Learning Services Program Administrator - Program

Position Summary:

This role will involve guiding professional development initiatives, fostering collaboration, and building instructional capacity within schools. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of effective teaching strategies, a passion for continuous improvement, and a collaborative approach to professional learning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Grade 7 and 8 teachers, including mentoring, coaching, co-planning, co-teaching and support to implement effective mathematics and literacy programs;
• Provide and facilitate professional learning regarding effective instruction and assessment practices in literacy and mathematics;
• Working with administrator and teacher teams, in meetings and in classrooms: modeling/demonstrating high impact instructional strategies and assessment practices, differentiation of instruction and assessment, and facilitating professional dialogue for groups of teachers, with emphasis on teacher inquiry learning;
• Engage in professional learning with Student Success, Student Support, and Program staff; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Teacher in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;
• Intermediate qualifications required.

Assets:

• Special Education qualification preferred;
• Mathematics additional qualification(s) preferred;
• Current/previous experience in a school-based leadership role;
• Experience implementing culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy;
• A commitment to the K-12 learning continuum;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills;
• A sound philosophy of education and strong working knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum, Growing Success, Learning for All, and the School Effectiveness Framework;
• An understanding of high impact teaching, learning, and assessment strategies;
• Ability to integrate current technology into instructional leadership and classroom practice; and
• Experience teaching Grades 7 and 8 with direct experience supporting student transitions to secondary school.

Job Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Clean vulnerable sector police check

Application Process:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position online using Apply to Education (ATE) at .

Questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Sara Morrow

Learning Services Program Administrator - Program

Bluewater District School Board

351 1st Ave. N, Chesley, Ontario

226 702-2017

We thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be contacted.

Equity

Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

Accommodation

Bluewater District school board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Wellness

Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.