Program Specialist - French K-12 FOS 5 and 6

Position Title Program Specialist - French K-12 FOS 5 and 6 Location Central Regional Office Education Required Bachelor of Education Master of Education Major Required French Training Method PRIM/ELEM/SEC Job Overview Full-time TERM position for French K-12 Program Specialist serving Family of Schools 5 and 6 (Location of the position would be within the family system). Duties to commence September 8, 2026, until June 25, 2027. As the K-12 French Program Specialist, your primary role is to support, stimulate and sustain engaging pedagogy for adult learners to enhance student engagement and learning for all, in French Language (Core French and French Immersion). Reporting to the Senior Management Official - Programs, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing leadership to schools and teachers on all aspects of French Language programming and curriculum. This individual will support learning communities and build capacity for excellence in French Language learning. This individual will also demonstrate a commitment to continued professional learning with an emphasis on current educational research and pedagogy. To provide leadership in teaching and learning, this individual will collaborate with other Provincial Program Specialists, Directors of Schools and other Department of Education K-12 Divisions, educators, school administrators from a Family of Schools, and other learning partners. As a Program Specialist, your work will be guided by the Standards of Practice for Program Specialists: ethical responsibility; development and characteristics of learners; professional learning and leadership; collaborative partnerships; reflective practice; professional knowledge. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of child development and of the diverse learning needs of students Understanding of adult learners and of the diverse learning needs of educators In-depth knowledge of French Language Pedagogy Extensive understanding of current evidence-based instruction and assessment practices that enhance engagement and support learning for all students Experience collecting, analyzing and using data to support teachers to inform practice Practical knowledge of instructional mentorship and change leadership Strong leadership skills in evidence-based professional learning models Proficiency with the effective use of technology to support professional learning Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Creative and innovative in learning design and facilitation Qualifications Master's degree in education, or other acceptable specialization relevant to the duties of this position Bachelor of Education French Major (10 courses) NL Teaching Certificate DELF B2 (70% overall average with no less than 60% minimum in all four components) A minimum of 5 years teaching experience in the K-12 school system French First Language applicants may be considered Equivalencies may be considered This position will require the use of a personal vehicle and the successful candidate to travel regionally and provincially Benefits Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement. Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr