The Principal is responsible for the development and management of school administrative and education policies, curriculum development and delivery, supervision, evaluation and development of school employees and the management of the school building and facilities.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Haahuupayak Personnel and Haahuupayak Operational School policies, standards, governing regulations and procedures
• Collaborates with parents, staff and the community to enhance student achievement and competence;
• Applies awareness and sensitivity to current educational issues and the changing nature of instruction;
• Encourages development of knowledge and application of current education research regarding the teaching and learning of
literacy and numeracy;
• Fosters a team environment as a team-builder and team-player;
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues specific to assessment strategies and practices;
• Commits to school/community involvement;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills;
• Knowledge of First Nations culture and willingness to work with all communities;
• Fullfills school contractual and budgetary matters in accordance with guiding policy and procedure
• Provide leadership for the planning, development and implementation of the school’s curriculum and language and culture program
• Develop long- and short-range plans, goals and objectives through the implementation of Haahuupayuk strategic plan goals and directions
• Performs all other school administrative and teaching responsibilities as assigned by the School Board.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
• A Master’s degree in education or a related area or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years recent related experience,
• Valid Certification, or eligible for certification, with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
• Preference may be given to candidates with direct experience working in Nuu-chah-nulth or other First Nations schools
• Preference may be given to applicants who identify as Nuu-chah-nulth or other First Nations ancestry
EXPERIENCE
• Record of exemplary administration as a school Vice Principal or Principal
• Record of exemplary teaching at a variety of grade levels, preferable K-7
• Demonstrated cultural competence with First Nations education teaching and/or leadership
• Demonstrated ability as an effective instructional leader, with successful school leadership experience;
• Experience working in an Independent First Nations Schools an asset
• Elementary school experience preferred
• Cooperative team building an asset
COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrates a high degree of both personal and professional integrity: is honest, open, transparent, trustworthy and ethical
• Positive role model, leads by example
• Respectful, compassionate and caring
• Strong work ethic with commitment to continuous improvement
• Creative and proactive problem-solving mindset
• Demonstrates cultural competence in professional practice
Please email a resume and cover letter by Friday, May 17, 2019 clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications of the position to Mike Watts, Haahuupayuk Board Chair, at mike.watts@shaw.ca
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.