K-12 French Program Specialist Dependent

Position Overview

Position Title:

K-12 French Program Specialist – HIRING INCENTIVES – Location Dependent.

Competition #: , Competition End Date:
June 12, 2026 8:00 AM.

Locations:
Labrador Regional Office (Corner Brook or Goose Bay).

Job Type: Full-time Permanent position, duties begin September 8, 2026.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education
• Master of Education
• French Major (10 courses)
• NL Teaching Certificate
• DELF B2 (70% overall average with no less than 60% minimum in all four components)
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in K‑12
• French First Language applicants may be considered.
• Equivalencies may be considered.
• Use of personal vehicle and regional/provincial travel.

As the K‑12 French Program Specialist, you will support, stimulate, and sustain engaging pedagogy for adult learners, enhancing student engagement and learning in French Language (Core French and French Immersion). You will report to the Senior Management Official – Programs and provide leadership to schools and teachers on all aspects of French Language programming and curriculum. You will collaborate with Provincial Program Specialists, Directors of Schools, and other departmental divisions, educators, and administrators to support learning communities and build capacity for excellence in French Language learning.

You will commit to continued professional learning, current educational research, and pedagogy, providing leadership in teaching and learning.

Guided by the Standards of Practice for Program Specialists: ethical responsibility; development and characteristics of learners; professional learning and leadership; collaborative partnerships; reflective practice; professional knowledge.

• Understanding of child development and the diverse learning needs of students.
• Understanding of adult learners and the diverse learning needs of educators.
• In‑depth knowledge of French Language Pedagogy.
• Extensive understanding of current evidence‑based instruction and assessment practices that enhance engagement and support learning for all students.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and using data to support teachers in informing practice.
• Practical knowledge of instructional mentorship and change leadership.
• Strong leadership skills in evidence‑based professional learning models.
• Proficiency with the effective use of technology to support professional learning.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Creative and innovative in learning design and facilitation.

Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement.

Incentives are pro‑rated if a teacher works less than the full contract or on unpaid leave.

• Taxable $2,040.00 solitary allowance paid to all Labrador teachers b‑weekly.
• Labrador Allowance and Travel Allowance calculated based on school location and dependants. Bonus is prorated if a teacher works less than a full school year or is not full time.
• Relocation: one‑time round trip travel claim up to a maximum of $1,700.00. Paid upon arrival in community and the other at year‑end; pro‑rated repayment may be required if a break in the contract.

All applications are required to be submitted electronically. Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.