High Skills Major Lead Teacher (Home School LRHS - Travel to FHCS, NGRHS, NQCS)

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•SSRCE, NS

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HSM Regional Lead plays a key role in supporting the implementation, growth, and promotion of High Skills Major (HSM). This role serves as both an advisor and advocate for students, while collaborating with schools, families, post-secondary institutions, and industry partners to provide meaningful, career-focused learning opportunities. Working closely with the EECD Career Pathways Division, the Youth Pathways Consultant, and school-based teams, the HSM Lead provides direct support to HSM students and helps guide effective program delivery across schools in their region/board.

Requirements

Experience with community-based or experiential learning
Familiarity with career development, co-operative education, or sector-aligned programming
Experience providing student support and advocacy
Comfort using digital tools (e.g., Google Classroom, myBlueprint, virtual meeting platforms)
Experience building relationships with employers, post-secondary institutions, and community organizations
Experience working with school or program budgets, including tracking and reporting
Commitment to culturally responsive, student-centered practice
Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and community partners
Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
Ability to work collaboratively with school and community partners
Comfort working across multiple school sites and engaging with diverse school communities (this role requires some travel between school sites and community locations)
Demonstrates strong personal accountability, consistent follow-through, and the ability to work independently
Ability to maintain accurate records/notes and provide reports, as required.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent support and communication with students primarily using digital and virtual tools (e.g. Google Classroom)
Schedule in-person school visits where possible
Support students in using myBlueprint for pathway planning and portfolio development
Monitor and track student progress using the HSM checklist
Support the completion of HSM checklists, student portfolio presentations, and exit interviews
Promote and celebrate student and program success
Collaborate with school-based teams (administration, counsellors, subject teachers, Co‑operative Education (Co-op) teachers, Nova Scotia Works School Liaisons)
Communicate with school staff to build awareness of HSM
Support schools in developing processes that help with effective HSM implementation
Provide schools with HSM resources, documents, and materials
Work with Co-op teachers to identify HSM students and support HSM certificate requirements
Promote and support summer sector program applications and interviews where appropriate
Confirm the entry and tracking of HSM student data in PowerSchool
Use a range of communication tools (virtual platforms, in‑school visits, newsletters, etc.) to keep students, families, and staff informed
Build and maintain partnerships with post-secondary institutions, employers, and community organizations
Support experiential learning opportunities with industry and community partners wherever possible
Monitor student enrolment data across HSM schools
Support the management of the HSM program budget
Work with the Youth Pathways Consultant (YPC) to identify funding opportunities available for student support
Contribute to HSM research and program development
Participate in professional learning and collaboration opportunities
Attend scheduled meetings organized by EECD
Provide reports to EECD as requested