Haahuupayak School Vice Principal

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Haahuupayak School

Elementary School Vice Principal

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• 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, March 29, 2024 clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications of the position to Nancy Logan, haahuupayak school Principal at principal@haahuupayak.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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