2025-10-16 Coordinator of Programs - DHH (Atlantic Provinces)

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Flexible within Atlantic Provinces, Atlantic Provinces, Canada .
full-time . March 18, 2025

Description

COMPETITION #: 2025-10-16

INITIAL POSTING DATE: April 16, 2025

LOCATION: Flexible within the Atlantic Provinces

POSITION: Full Time, Permanent

SALARY: In accordance with the APSEA/NSTU Agreement

APPLICATION BY: April 22, 2025 at Noon

START DATE: September 2025

Unlock Your Potential with APSEA – A Career That Makes a Difference!

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) is more than just an agency – it’s a community dedicated to empowering children and youth across Atlantic Canada who are Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), blind and visually impaired (BVI). Since 1975, we’ve been on a mission to provide inclusive, responsive, and flexible educational services. Now, we want you to join us and help make a lasting impact on the lives of learners and their families.

Why Join Us? By becoming the Coordinator of Programs - DHH (Atlantic Provinces) with APSEA, you’ll have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of children and youth with diverse needs while leading a team of dedicated professionals.

At APSEA, we offer more than just a job – we offer an environment where your passion and skills will thrive.

Here’s what we bring to the table:

Access to the Teacher’s Pension Plan
Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits under the Nova Scotia Teachers Health and Dental Plan
Professional Learning Opportunities to keep you at the top of your game
A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and embraced

What’s the Role? As the Coordinator of Programs - DHH you will be providing supportive leadership as it relates to the coordination, development, and implementation of programs and services for learners, families, and school teams across the Atlantic provinces.

As part of the leadership team, the Coordinator promotes collaborative alignment across APSEA programs and services through a network of interconnected resources supporting learners who receive APSEA services and their families. 

Day-to-day, the Coordinator:

Works with APSEA teams and educational and community partners to oversee the provision of programs and services that includes virtual learning, in-person learning and gathering opportunities, along with other programs and services that support learners.
Facilitates the implementation of the program planning process as outlined in the APSEA Guide to Responsive Teaching and Learning and the APSEA Guide to Responsive Teaching and Learning – Early Years.
Actively engages with APSEA Program Planning teams as required in the implementation and monitoring of effective instructional and comprehensive assessment practices.  
Provides supervision to employees within the department.
Represents APSEA on provincial and/or interprovincial teams and committees.
Liaises with educational and community partners on a wide range of initiatives, including in-person gatherings and APSEA Connect virtual services.
Engages in professional learning and keeps abreast of current literature to remain knowledgeable concerning emerging trends, innovations, programs, and materials in the field.
Supports and fosters a Deaf-friendly, culturally and linguistically responsive environment within APSEA.
Supports processes to create a safe, equitable, positive, and supportive learning environment in which diversities are valued.
Contributes to the maximum budget operating efficiency of APSEA programs through the effective management of financial resources.

What You Bring to the Table: You’re not just looking for any job – you’re passionate about education, and you bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a Masters Degree in Education of students who are Deaf, deaf and/or hard of hearing, or equivalent.
Has a Masters Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership or equivalent education and experience.
Has five (5) years of experience in programming and service delivery for students who are DHH.
Has a minimum of (5) years of experience in administration and/or leadership/supervisory capacity, within education.
Has a valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate.
Brings experience in the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of employees.
Brings experience in programming and service delivery for learners in the public school system.
Demonstrates ability in the management of fiscal resources within a budget.
Has excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Deals openly, honestly and transparently in pursuit of departmental and organizational goals.
Is highly organized and detail oriented, with strong decision-making capacity in a fast-paced environment.
Is driven to work collaboratively with APSEA colleagues, educational team members, and other agencies and educational partners. Productively leads multiple priorities.
Is a forward focused individual who proactively seeks new knowledge and skills, who looks for opportunities to improve the organization and experience of team members.
Has the ability to mentor and coach employees in the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of appropriate programming for learners with diverse needs.
Works independently with limited supervision, is self-directed, and demonstrates initiative.
Has the ability to apply knowledge, experience, and commitment in the areas of cross-cultural understanding, human rights, and diversity.
Brings excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrates ethical decision making, with a commitment to privacy.
Keeps a flexible work schedule to accommodate program implementation outside of typical school hours.
Is ok with occasional travel, which may be required within the Atlantic Provinces. Access to a reliable mode of transportation is required.

Would be a plus if you have:

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
French Language fluency.

Note: an offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

APSEA embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe that the lived experiences of individuals enrich our organization and enhance our ability to serve Atlantic communities. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

If you require accommodation in the application and/or interview process, please let our HR Generalist know at julia_pascucci@apsea.ca.

If you’re ready to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children and youth in Atlantic Canada, don’t wait! Apply now and join an incredible team that’s helping to shape the future of education.

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know!