French Coordinator - 0.2 FTE (INTERNAL)

French Coordinator - 0.2 FTE

INTERNAL APPLICATION

THE ORGANIZATION MAPLE RIDGE – PITT MEADOWS SCHOOL DISTRICT

School District No. 42 meets the learning needs of over 17,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions. With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools. The district also offers French Immersion programming through four early French Immersion elementary schools, one late French Immersion program, and two French Immersion secondary schools. It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life-long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education. For more information about our school district, visit www.sd42.ca.

THE OPPORTUNITY  FRENCH COORDINATOR 0.2FTE

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Oversee development, implementation, and monitoring of a coherent K–12 French programmes framework; support administrators with programme delivery, staffing, and quality.
  
• Manage planning, allocation, and reporting of OLEP funding, ensuring compliance and alignment with district priorities (e.g., literacy, equity, inclusion); monitor and report on impact.
  
• Supervise and support French Helping Teachers, including coordination of work plans, professional learning, and evaluation; lead capacity-building initiatives and collaborative networks to support instructional practice and teacher retention.
  
• Oversee the DELF programme, including planning and administration; ensure alignment with assessment frameworks and use of data to inform programme improvement.
  
• Promote authentic Francophone cultural experiences and partnerships to enhance student engagement and language acquisition.
  
• Serve as a liaison with Ministry, post-secondary, and community partners; collaborate across departments to support programme delivery.
  
• Monitor enrolment, retention, achievement, and staffing trends; identify system-level needs and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Education (preferred) and valid BC Teaching Certificate.
  
• High proficiency in French and English (oral and written).
  
• Demonstrated leadership experience at the school or district level, including supporting adult learning and professional development.
  
• Strong knowledge of French Immersion and FSL pedagogy, second language acquisition, and inclusive practices; experience with DELF or proficiency-based assessment is an asset.
  
• Experience managing budgets or targeted funding (OLEP preferred) and aligning resources to strategic priorities.
  
• Experience supervising or coaching educators and supporting recruitment/retention in specialised programme areas.
  
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills; effective project management and commitment to equity and inclusion.

To apply, please submit the following documentation:

• Resume and Cover Letter,
• Photocopies of your valid BC Teaching Certificate & TQS card,
• All Supporting Documentation.

The district appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

For more information about our School District, please visit: http://www.sd42.ca/our-district/

Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.