The Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawksa has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time School Principal. The successful person will provide administration and leadership support to K-12 Education, which includes developing, updating, planning, and implementing educational programs.

Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Create a sense of community in the school setting and engage the students, staff, parents, community members, Mayor and Council, and external agencies in the school program.
• Review the Strategic Plan for Education annually and revise as required.
• Develop and implement annual work plans and related budgets for the school and its various programs.
• Coordinate and facilitate Education meetings with various stakeholders, including the community, staff, First Nations Schools Association, First Nation Education Steering Committee and other government agencies.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing review of broad curricula for all levels of education and training.
• Take the necessary steps to provide a safe and caring environment that fosters well-being and maintains respectful and responsible behaviour throughout the school.
• Facilitate and employ a team approach, valuing team members, encouraging full participation and showing staff appreciation. Seek feedback from the team and provide feedback as needed; build capacity.
• Supervise and monitor the daily operational activities of the school and staff in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
• Assign staff as necessary to ensure completion of special projects in a timely manner.
• Monitor activities of the school programs and initiatives and take corrective action when necessary to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial and human resource and capital assets.
• Work with other internal departments to meet reporting deadlines and requirements.
• Prepare and provide reports for funding agencies for funding received to support programs and activities.
• Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position, as assigned.

Education, Experience and Knowledge:
• Master’s degree in education or related field with at least 5 years related work experience, including 3 years classroom experience in adult basic skills and 2 years supervisory experience; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training demonstrating the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the role successfully.
• A Principal certification and/or willingness to work towards a Principal’s certification.
• Current BC Teacher’s Certificate in good standing and at least five (5) years of experience in a related field.
• A comprehensive understanding of First Nations adult and post-secondary education and First Nations issues in BC.
• Working knowledge of Ministry Curriculum and Assessment Documents.
• Experience working within a First Nation educational setting with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
• Working knowledge of government policies, programs and curriculums.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and tight timelines.
• Valid BC driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.
• Provide a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment.
Submission Deadline:
• Open until filled.
• Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
• We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to the HR Department at [email protected]