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Competition # : 43262
Department: Education & Early Childhood Development
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 26-Jun-24 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province.
About Our Opportunity
The Provincial Mathematics Lead’s primary responsibility will be leading the implementation of the provincial mathematics strategy. This will result in increased student mathematics achievement in the province.
The provincial lead will lead the development and implementation of curricula and research-proven instructional strategies as part of the successful implementation of the mathematics strategy. They will also lead the development and implementation of professional development and assessment as part of the strategy. They will work collaboratively with the provincial mathematics team, EECD colleagues, and external education partners to ensure successful implementation and increased student achievement.
The Provincial Mathematics Lead reports directly to the Director of Curriculum Development.
We are looking for a proven educational leader who wants to be part of an innovative team and who will make a difference!
Primary Accountabilities
- Administer and implement the provincial mathematics strategy including various aspects of Public-School Programs, P- 12 redevelopment (i.e., mathematics curriculum for each grade level and development/procurement of learning resources, etc.), with the exception of French programs (French first-language and French second-language programs and curricula).
- The Provincial Math Lead is required to implement Public School Programs, P–12 through developing, directing, and conducting professional learning and implementation sessions primarily with teams and partners.
- Perform administrative duties and required procedures e.g. research, correspondence, reports.
- Provide consultative services, networking, and professional development.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you have a Bachelors' Degree with a Major in Mathematics or a related discipline, and a Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent Teacher Certification plus 8 years experience of successful math teaching and a Master of Education degree.
You will also have extensive knowledge of Nova Scotia Mathematics curriculum and its implementation in Nova Scotia, and the skill and ability in the use of technology to support mathematics learning, including Moodle and GSuite. You must have strong decision-making and leadership skills as well as outstanding verbal, written, communication and presentation skills. You must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task. You must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with groups and individuals with diverse or competing interests or perspectives. You will have highly developed research skills to be able to conduct in-depth literature scans and original research related to the design of modern mathematics curricula.
Experience in an education leadership role in regional and/or national math communities, would be an asset.
Additional assets include:
- Skill and ability in the use of technology to support mathematics learning
- Credentials in project management
- Regional and/or national mathematics community affiliation is beneficial
- Bilingualism (fluency in French and English)
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
- Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
- May be required to work overtime on occasion.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
Pay Grade: PR 20
Salary Range: $3,507.08 - $4,129.29 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, 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, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
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