Job Description

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.