Description
Continuing Education, Hill Park Learning Centre
PASS Grade 3 $66,708 to $75,082 (under review)
A bout the Board
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.
Staff Wellness
At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.
Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee’s well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.
About the Role
Reporting to the Principal of Continuing Education and the Continuing Education Coordinator, the Continuing Education Secondary Programs/Progressions and Summer School Specialist will work in collaboration with school and system staff to lead the operationalization of Continuing Education Summer Programs and Secondary non-credit programs. The incumbent is responsible for the development, promotion, marketing, communication, and coordination of these programs with the relevant parties to enhance student outcomes. The Specialist will work in collaboration with IT staff to develop/implement solutions in Student Information Systems to ensure data accuracy, continuity, and confidence in Continuing Education programs.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Operationalizing Continuing Education Summer Programs and Secondary non-credit Programs (Student Information Systems, marketing, communication, data collection and reporting) - Lead the coordination and execution of administrative tasks for GSN Summer programs, ensuring smooth processes and effective communication with relevant parties, accurate data and funding.
Support CE Coordinator and Principal - Function as backup to the CE Coordinator in operational tasks, ensuring continuity in program delivery and departmental functions across all CE Programs.
Collaborating with Secondary Schools on program development - Build relationships with secondary schools to create and implement Grade 9 Orientation programs, Literacy/Numeracy gap-filling initiatives, EQAO Math and OSSLT Preparation, and additional supports for English Language Learners (ELLs).
Liaising with Student Success and ESL leads - Work closely with school leads to identify student needs and develop/match Continuing Education (CE) programs that support academic progress and the transition from Secondary to CE programs.
Communicating feedback and developing new programs - Gather feedback from schools and collaborate with the CE Principal and CE Coordinator to refine or create new programs that support HWDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree/diploma in business, education or a related field is preferred.
Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) or Project Management Professional is an asset.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, educational program coordination, or administration, preferably within a continuing education or secondary school setting.
Minimum of two (2) years working with educational software systems for data collection, reporting, and program operations.
Experience marketing and/or program promotion an asset.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, marketing and reporting skills.
Technological proficiency in educational platforms (PowerSchool, MyBluePrint) and current software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Power Automate, Adobe, etc.) for system optimization and process development.
Available to work evening hours when required based on system needs. During critical periods, especially leading up to summer program launches, this may involve weekend / holiday work
Deadline for submission is 4pm on Friday, December 6, 2024
Employment Equity Statement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.
HWDSB’s mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.
HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:
Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
Persons who identify as women.
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).
As part of HWDSB’s commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.
HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Land Acknowledgement
HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.
Applicant Self-Identification Form
The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact humanresources@hwdsb.on.ca.
