Indigenous Education Leader

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada School District #39 (Vancouver) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Indigenous Education Leader to join our team as the Principal of χpey? Elementary School, an Indigenous focus school in Vancouver.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Align school goals with district direction and work towards the VSB Education Plan
  • Spearhead sustainable initiatives to improve student achievement and create a safe, caring, and inclusive school culture
  • Foster an environment of instructional excellence based on research and best practices
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation of diversity in daily practice
  • Manage school-based staff and budget
  • Organize and facilitate staff meetings
  • Create innovative opportunities for Indigenous student voice to be heard within the school community and across the District
  • Collaborate with the Indigenous Education Team in delivery of culturally relevant curriculum and professional development opportunities for staff
  • Support the implementation of the Education Plan and the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement goals

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDRIP), Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit (MMIWG2S), Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action for Education
  • Commitment to having appropriate curricular inclusion of the history, culture, and languages of the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)
  • Thorough understanding of redesigned curriculum framework and current assessment practices
  • Well-developed sense of organization, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to manage time and administrative tasks efficiently
  • Ability to use a variety of conflict resolution strategies to address and resolve conflicts
  • Ability to respectfully exercise supervisory authority within a highly complex unionized environment and meaningfully engage parents in the life of the school
  • Ability to break down complex concepts and present them in a consistent, engaging, and understandable manner to school-based staff and the school community
  • Valid B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate
  • Master's degree in Education
  • Coursework in Indigenous Education is considered an asset

How to Apply:

Please submit your application through Make a Future, including a cover letter, resume, 3 professional references, and a copy of your Work VISA or PR Card (if not a Canadian Citizen).



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