Elementary School Vice Principal

Haahuupayak School

Haahuupayak School is a First Nations independent school located on Tseshaht First Nation Reserve in the beautiful Alberni Valley.  We invite applications from individuals with strong effective leadership skills to support a positive and healthy learning environment for our school.

Founded in 1976, the school operates under the direction of Haahuupayak Society’s Board of Directors.  Tseshaht First Nation is one of 14 tribes in the Nuuchahnulth Territories. The school community is nestled adjacent to the city of Port Alberni, which has a population of approximately 18,000.

The school has an average student enrolment of 155 and delivers the current BC Curriculum to its Kindergarten to Grade 7 students.  At Haahuupayak school, inclusive education and a vibrant culture and language program are the foundational pillars that guide our practice.

At Haahuupayak, it is our goal to provide an education that meets educational needs of today, in a manner consistent with Nuuchahnulth cultural teachings, haahuupa, meaning "continuous teaching with care."

At Haahuupayak, children are guided to meet their potential, while gaining knowledge and appreciation of their culture.

POSITION DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                          

POSITION TITLE:  Vice Principal of Haahuupayak School

REPORTING TO:  Principal

POSTION CLOSE DATE:  Friday, March 29, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice Principal is responsible for the supporting 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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

•           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 practices 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 and implementation of best practices supporting student engagement, learning, curriculum and 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;

•           Fulfills school contractual and budgetary matters in accordance with guiding policy and procedure

•           Provide leadership support for the planning, development and implementation of the school’s curriculum and language and culture program

•           Supports the development long- and short-range plans, goals and objectives through the implementation of Haahuupayuk strategic plan goals and directions

•           Performs other school administrative and teaching responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.