The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board calls for applications for the Coordinator of Human Resource Services effective August 1, 2010.

By contract, only members currently part of the Board/Local NSTU Agreement may apply.

Applications must be submitted to Beth MacIsaac, Director of Human Resource Services, 275 George Street, Sydney, N.S., B1P 1J7 on or before 3:00 PM on Monday, June 7, 2010. Applicants must also include a complete resume with their application. New Admin Application forms are available on the Board website (www.cbv.ns.ca ) or may be picked up at the Human Resource Services Department, Central Office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Educational Administration
• Successful experience in administration required
• Five years successful school teaching experience
• Excellent leadership, team building, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed decision making and creative problem-solving ability.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows Environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping. A competency test will be required.

A job description is attached and salary is as per NSTU Provincial Agreement.

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MEMORANDUM

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board calls for applications for the Coordinator of Human Resource Services effective August 1, 2010.

By contract, only members currently part of the Board/Local NSTU Agreement may apply.

Applications must be submitted to Beth MacIsaac, Director of Human Resource Services, 275 George Street, Sydney, N.S., B1P 1J7 on or before 12:00 noon on Friday, May 28, 2010. Applicants must also include a complete resume with their application. New Admin Application forms are available on the Board website (www.cbv.ns.ca ) or may be picked up at the Human Resource Services Department, Central Office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Educational Administration
• Five years experience in administration
• Successful school teaching experience
• Excellent leadership, team building, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed decision making and creative problem-solving ability.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows Environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping. A competency test will be required.

We invite women, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to specify in their application that they belong to one of these groups targeted by our employment equity policy.

A job description is attached and salary is as per NSTU Provincial Agreement.

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Attachments:

• Application
• Job Description

CAPE BRETON-VICTORIA REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD
SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

As the Superintendent of Schools, you will act as the Chief Executive Officer of the Regional School Board and have overall accountability for the efficient management and operation of the regional office and the public schools in the region–including program delivery, support services, financial administration, systems administration, technological innovation, management and supervision of all Board employees and relations with government, stakeholders, the public and the media. You will provide a link between the day-to-day administration of the Region and the Board Chair, and oversee the planning and development of the Board’s goals and priorities.

You have demonstrated the ability to integrate strategic thinking into operational plans and bring key stakeholders on-side. You are a person of vision who promotes innovation by setting challenging organizational targets and effectively managing resources. You understand how education is financed, and you have dealt with the impact of declining enrolment as it relates to program and student services delivery.

You are an effective communicator who has demonstrated a commitment to meaningful consultation, collaboration, and outstanding social awareness in a diverse cultural environment. As an ideal candidate–you should possess a Masters or Ph.D in Education (Education Administration preferred) or an equivalent education; a valid Teacher’s License/Certificate; ten years relevant experience in progressively more responsible leadership and management roles; experience as a Senior Official with a School Board; and a minimum of five years teaching and/or school-based administration experience. Additional training in Educational Management/Leadership would be an asset.

The closing date for the competition is March 19, 2010. The Search Committee is seeking a highly-qualified individual to commence employment at its Sydney location by August 1, 2010. Please forward your resume and letter of introduction to:

E. James Burton, Director
Regional Education Services
Department of Education
338 Charlotte Street
Sydney, NS B1P 1C8
E-Mail: burtonej@gov.ns.ca / Fax: (902) 563-3491

We are strongly committed to diversity within our communities and welcome applications from aboriginal persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of racially-visible groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board calls for applications for the following administrative positions:

• Principal, Dr. T.L. Sullivan Jr. High School (6-months)
• Vice-Principal, Mount Carmel Elementary School -Teaching (Permanent)
• Vice-Principal, MacLennan Jr. High School - Teaching (Permanent)

**Elementary experience is preferred for positions in elementary schools and secondary experience is preferred for positions in secondary schools**