Job Description

Competition # : 42345Department: Education & Early Childhood DevelopmentLocation: BRIDGEWATERType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date: 15-Apr-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About Our OpportunityWe are recruiting a dynamic and highly skilled leader for the Regional Executive Director of Education (RED) position in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. Qualified candidates who have knowledge and/or experience working with a diverse workforce are strongly encouraged to apply for this senior leadership position.As the RED, you provide educational leadership for the region, focusing on a quality education leading to improved outcomes for students, enhanced community involvement, and efficient service delivery to ensure resources are directed to services to support student success and wellbeing. You play a pivotal role in the inclusive and student-centred P-12 public education system which promotes student success in achievement and well-being, diversity, equity, professionalism of staff, safe educational environments, excellence, and innovation.You have overall accountability for the efficient leadership and management of the Regional Centre office and the public schools in the region, including program delivery, support services, financial administration, systems administration, technological innovations, management and supervision of all regional employees and relations with government, partners, the public, and the media.As RED, you have strong educational leadership, financial, strategic planning, human resource management, and influencing skills. You provide support and guidance to a highly professional team and your collaborative management style and respect for the contribution of all staff inspires a high level of achievement.You adhere to the Education Act and other applicable provincial and/or regional legislation, regulation, and policies in fulling your duties.About YouYou are an innovative educational leader with a Master of Education Degree plus 6 years of progressive management experience. A minimum of 3 years of experience at a senior level is also required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.You bring significant experience as an outstanding teacher and administrator. You are an advocate for student learning, equity, well-being and achievement. You demonstrate a depth and breadth of school system leadership experience. Experience in both the elementary and secondary levels is an asset.You have a proven track record in educational, administrative, and managerial leadership including a high level of personal initiative and a strong results orientation. You have a decisive but approachable managerial leadership style which involves employees in decision making and serves to attract, motivate, and retain high performing staff.You build and maintain professional and positive relationships, recognizing our communities and partners are vital to the success of our education system.You focus on impact to ensure inclusive and equitable outcomes increase success for more students, help others be successful, align teams to the organization\'s needs, gain employee trust and respect, and remain emotionally balanced under stressful circumstances.The above qualifications and competencies will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.Salary Range: $147,195.00 - $183,994.00 AnnualEmployment 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.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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