Job Description

The Lax Kw'alaams Wap Suwilaawksa has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time School Principal. The successful person will provide administration and leadership support to K-12 Education, which includes developing, updating, planning, and implementing educational programs.

This position is in beautiful Lax Kw'alaams, BC. Relocation will be required.

Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Create a sense of community in the school setting and engage the students, staff, parents, community members, Mayor and Council, and external agencies in the school program.
• Review the Strategic Plan for Education annually and revise it as required.
• Develop and implement annual work plans and related budgets for the school and its various programs.
• Coordinate and facilitate Education meetings with various stakeholders, including the community, staff, First Nations Schools Association, First Nation Education Steering Committee and other government agencies.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing review of broad curricula for all levels of education and training.
• Take the necessary steps to provide a safe and caring environment that fosters well-being and maintains respectful and responsible behaviour throughout the school.
• Facilitate and employ a team approach; valuing team members, encouraging full participation and showing staff appreciation. Seek feedback from the team and provide feedback as needed; build capacity.
• Supervise and monitor the daily operational activities of the school and staff in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
• Assign staff as necessary to ensure the completion of special projects in a timely manner.
• Monitor activities of the school programs and initiatives and take corrective action when necessary to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial and human resource and capital assets.
• Work with other internal departments to ensure reporting deadlines and requirements are met.
• Prepare and provide reports for funding agencies for funding received to support programs and activities.
• Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position, as assigned.

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Master’s degree in Education or related field with at least 5 years related work experience including 3 years classroom experience in adult basic skills and 2 years supervisory experience; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the role successfully.
• A Principal certification and/or willingness to work towards a Principal's certification. 
• Current BC Teacher's Certificate in good standing and at least five (5) years experience in a related field.
• A comprehensive understanding of First Nations adult and post-secondary education and First Nations issues in BC.
• Working knowledge of Ministry Curriculum and Assessment Documents.
• Experience working within a First Nation educational setting with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
• Working knowledge of government policies, programs and curriculums.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and tight timelines.
• Valid BC driver’s license with clean driver's abstract. Fully COVID vaccinated (at least 2 shots).
• Provide a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment.

Submission Deadline:

• Open until filled.

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