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Description

The Role of a Literacy Catalyst is to provide leadership and support through modeling and mentoring for teachers in planning, assessment and implementation of curriculum objectives and instructional approaches.  The role of the Catalyst Mentor is to support staff rather than to evaluate staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
    Research best practice and provide resources appropriate for implementation of curricula
    To encourage and facilitate innovative and creative teaching practices and resources so that concepts can be taught in ways that are relevant to students.
    To enhance teacher learning and professional knowledge to facilitate changes in thinking and practices where necessary.
    In cooperation with the staff and Principal, organize the instructional Language Arts program of the school and provide leadership in the field of curriculum development while ensuring that provincial curriculum requirements are being met.
    Catalyst Mentors are engaged collaboratively in establishing school action plans, coordinating improvement activities and evaluating school progress in relation to the school learning focus.
    Help set and maintain the schools focus when other initiatives are encouraged.
    In cooperation with the Principal, coordinate the schedules, plan for inservicing and facilitate support such as weekly meetings for Catalyst Educational Assistants (if applicable)

Qualifications and Requirements:
    A Bachelor Degree in Education.
    Minimum five (2) years of teaching experience.
    Saskatchewan Professional A Teachers' Certification.
    Experience working within First Nations' Schools and Communities.
    Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.).
    Must successfully complete Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search as well as comply with an annual Oath of Confidentiality;
    Fit for Duty Policy in effect.