Principal - Term

Government of Northwest Territories; Nahanni Butte; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Northwest Territories in Fort Providence invites applications for a Principal at Deh Gah School (JK-12). You will lead staff, oversee administration and reporting to the District Education Authority and the Department of Education Culture and Employment, in a term position of 1 to 5 years.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for the NWT Professional Teaching Certificate and the NWT Principal Certification (or complete the Education Leadership Program), plus a minimum of five years

Qualifications

• NWT Professional Teaching Certificate (or eligible)
• NWT Principal Certification (or willing to complete Education Leadership Program)
• Minimum of five years teaching experience
• Demonstrated educational leadership experience
• Ability to use technology including attendance and student demographics
• Experience in cross-cultural and multi-grade classrooms
• Experience in Inclusive Schooling leadership
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior administrative and organizational skills
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector check required

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to staff and work with the District Education Authority
• Responsible for all administrative duties and reporting required by the Council and the Department of Education Culture and Employment
• Term position determined by the District Education Authority (1 to 5 years)
• Engage with cross-cultural and multi-grade classrooms to drive student success
• Utilize technology to manage attendance and student demographics

Skills

Educational leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technology use

Cross-cultural experience

Inclusive schooling leadership

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration with District

Policy knowledge

Education

NWT Professional Teaching Certificate

NWT Principal Certification

Education Leadership Program (optional)

Master’s degree in education (assets)

Leadership qualifications from other provinces/territories (assets)

Tools

School information systems

Attendance software

Student data management

Job description

Dehcho means "big river" - the Dene name for the Mackenzie River. In the Dehcho region, where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you'll find some of the grandest displays of the North's natural beauty.

Here,mountains rise to unclimbable heights, waterfalls roar between colossal canyons, and the big river runs past communities where traditional living remains vibrant and thriving. Big River.Big Mountains.Big Hearts.

Job Information

Deh Gah School is a JK-12 school located in beautiful Fort Providence. Deh Gah School has approximately 120 students from JK-12. Our rigorous academic and cultural programs are complemented by a variety of athletic and after school programs including soccer, traditional games, basketball, fitness club, cooking club and archery club.

The Principal is required to provide leadership to staff and work with the District Education Authority. The incumbent is responsible for all administrative duties and reporting that are required by the Council and the Department of Education Culture and Employment.

Like all Principal positions in the DDEC, this is a term position. The length of the term is determined by the District Education Authority (1 to 5 years)

Candidates making an application for this Principal position will have:
¿ N.W.T. Professional Teaching Certificate (or be eligible for);
¿ N.W.T. Principal Certification (or must have completed or be willing to complete the Education Leadership Program);
¿ A minimum of five years experience teaching at various levels;
¿ Demonstrated successful educational leadership experience;
¿ Ability to successfully use technology including school-based applications for attendance and student demographics;
¿ Experience in cross-cultural and multi-grade classrooms;
¿ Experience in Inclusive Schooling leadership;
¿ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
¿ Superior administrative and organizational skills.

Additional education, including a master¿s degree in education, principal and other
additional leadership qualifications from other provinces and territories, and experience
teaching and leading with BC Curriculum are considered assets.

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility to be given priority consideration under the GNWT¿s Aff…

A criminal record and vulnerable sector check is a prerequisite to employment.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council provides a smoke-free work environment and supports affirmative action candidates.

For further information about the Principal position, please contact
Laura Ganyo, Superintendent
[e-mail]