Teacher Consultant: Physical and Health Education

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.