Director of Indigenous Programming

The High Prairie School Division; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

High Prairie School Division is seeking a Director of Indigenous Programming to guide staff and students toward high-quality, culturally relevant Indigenous programming. The role focuses on Cree language initiatives, planning, and collaboration with Elders and Indigenous communities to advance educational outcomes.

The director will manage responsibilities across student learning, HR for Indigenous Education staff, budget processes, policy support, and external partnerships to ensure alignment

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to foster educational opportunities for Indigenous students
• Ensures Cree Language programming is in place for all students
• Leads development of Cree language initiatives and collegiate programming
• Oversees budget planning for Indigenous programming
• Forges partnerships with Aboriginal groups, Elders and Knowledge Keepers
• Supports Truth and Reconciliation actions within the division
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with the Superintendent and boards

Job description

High Prairie School Division

is inviting applications for:

Director of Indigenous Programming

Guided by the Division’s vision, mission, and core values, the Director of Indigenous programming will lead the Division in providing staff and students with the highest quality of culturally relevant, engaging and respectful Indigenous programming.

Procedures

The Director of Indigenous Programming will have specific responsibilities for:

Student Learning

1. Provides leadership in fostering conditions which promote improvement of educational opportunities for all students including Indigenous students
2. Ensures appropriate Indigenous cultural programming is in place for all students
3. Develops and supports Cree Language programming throughout Division
4. Develops and supports appropriate collegiate programming
5. Provides leadership and strategies to improve achievement of Indigenous students
6. Supports accountability for achievement of approved learning outcomes by Indigenous students including collection and reporting of data collection and analysis
7. Advances Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action for all students

Human Resources Management

1. Supervises, evaluates, and reviews the performance of Indigenous Education Coaches, Leads, and Instructors of Cree Language
2. Supports relationships necessary to facilitate programming and opportunities provided by
3. Elders and Knowledge Keepers

Fiscal Responsibility

1. Develops a departmental budget within the parameters and constraints of the HPSD budget
2. Makes recommendations to the Superintendent or designate regarding possible actions to increase the effective and efficient operations of Indigenous programming, including Cree language
3. Researches, applies for, monitors, and reports on grant opportunities available to support Indigenous students and organizations

Policy/Administrative Procedures

1. Assists Superintendent or designate in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Board Policy within areas of responsibility
2. Facilitates collaboration with Bands and Settlements to develop and satisfy terms of Education Service agreements

Organizational Management

1. Within areas of responsibility, demonstrates effective organizational skills resulting in compliance with all legal, Ministerial, and Board mandates and timelines and adherence to Superintendent directives.
2. Facilitates collaboration with Indigenous leaders, organizations, and communities to establish strategic policy directions in support of optimal learning and success of Indigenous students
3. Facilitates collaboration with post-secondary institutions to develop and implement appropriate programming for teachers, instructors, and students

Communications and Community Relations

1. Takes appropriate actions to ensure open, transparent internal and external communications are developed and maintained in areas of responsibility
2. Facilitates Reconciliation within the schools and community across the Division and Province as appropriate

Superintendent Relations

1. Establishes and maintains positive, professional working relations with the Superintendent.
2. Provides information which the Superintendent requires to perform the role in an exemplary fashion
3. Serves on committees and in roles as determined by the Superintendent
4. Honours and facilitates the implementation of the Board’s roles and responsibilities as defined in Board policy, priorities, and encourages staff to do the same.

Leadership Practices

1. Practices leadership in a manner that is viewed positively and has the support of those with whom they work in carrying out the Superintendent’s expectations
2. Exhibits a high level of personal, professional and organizational integrity
3. Provides for an understanding of the historical, social, economic and political ramifications of treaties and agreements with First Nations and Metis, and of residential schools and their legacy.

Additional Requirements

• Resume
• Professional references
• Driver's Abstract
• The successful candidate must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.