2025-14-16 Director of Programs, DHH

hybrid
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada .
contract . April 16, 2025

Description

COMPETITION #: 2025-14-16

INITIAL POSTING DATE: May 2, 2025

LOCATION: APSEA Central Office - Halifax, with option for hybrid work

POSITION: Full Time, Term

SALARY: EC 13, set in accordance with Non-Union Salary Range, Public Service Commission of Nova Scotia

APPLICATION BY: May 16, 2025 at Noon

START AND END DATE: August 1, 2025 until July 31, 2026

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 Director of Programs, DHH 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? The Director of Programs - DHH is a member of the senior leadership team. Under the direction of the Superintendent, this role is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of programs and services for children and youth. They are also responsible to provide strategic leadership to Supervisors and employees, translating priorities and vision into operational programs and initiatives that benefit the communities in which they serve.

This role serves as a vital and proactive resource in DHH programming to the APSEA Board of Directors, Program Advisory Committee (PAC), Superintendent, and Senior Leadership team. The Director supports children, youth, and families by developing programs and overseeing services that align with current educational practices and mandates within the Atlantic provinces.

Day-to-day, the Director will:

Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services for children and youth who are DHH.
Ensure consistent application of service in all DHH programming.
Maintain a strong understanding and experience in assessment and evaluation processes and procedures and oversees consistent application within division.
Collaborate with other program directors to ensure equity and quality of programs and services with a focus on supporting responsive programming to meet learner’s needs.
Develop short and long term programming plans in alignment with provincial mandates.
Motivate, guide and direct employees to contribute to organizational goals and objectives, to the best of their abilities.
Provide input and recommendations for the development and maintenance of their respective program’s organizational structure that best enables APSEA to fulfill its mandate.
Follow APSEA’s recruitment and selection processes to attract and retain high performing employees.
Contribute to the maximum operating efficiency of DHH Programs through the effective management of human and financial resources, in collaboration with the Director of Finance & Administration, Director of Human Resources, and the Superintendent.
Work within an approved budget to ensure appropriate training and development opportunities are available for employees. Identifies and makes recommendations to the Superintendent when additional funding is required.
Make recommendations to the Superintendent on selection, promotion and termination of employees as required.
Administer the terms and conditions of all collective agreements which affect employees within the division.
Work in a cooperative manner with other organizations and community partners remaining committed to ensuring the education system is responsive to the needs of the community served by APSEA.

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 ten (10) years of experience teaching children and/or youth who are Deaf, deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Has a minimum of (5) years of experience in a leadership/supervisory capacity, within education.
Has a Masters Degree in Education with a specialty in education of students who are Deaf, deaf and/or hard of hearing (DHH), or equivalent.
Has a Masters Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership or equivalent education and experience.
Holds 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.
Shows 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 skills.
Is driven to work with external stakeholders to enhance communication and supports for APSEA programs.
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 prioritize effectively, productively lead multiple priorities, and work in a team environment, contributing to organization and team success.
Works independently with limited supervision, is self-directed, and demonstrates initiative.
Can apply their knowledge, experience, and commitment in the areas of cross-cultural understanding, human rights, and diversity.
Is a leader in their specialized field, and acts as a critical DHH knowledge resource for colleagues, stakeholders, and external leaders.
Brings a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
Brings excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrates ethical decision making, positive team attitude, along with a commitment to privacy.
Is comfortable with the provision of leadership that may occur outside of regular 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.
Experience in the development of policies and procedures.

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.

Compensation

$95,865.90 - $131,815.06 per year

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