School Principal

Lax Kw'alaams Wap Suwilaawksa School Principal

Date Classified: July 9, 2024

Business Unit: Lax Kw'alaams Wap Suwilaawksa

Location: Lax Kw’alaams, BC

Reporting to: Chief Administrative Officer

Lax Kw'alaams Wap Suwilaawksa is on the lookout for a dedicated full-time permanent School Principal. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in providing administrative and leadership oversight for K-12 Education, which includes the formulation, updating, planning, and delivery of educational programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate a strong sense of community within the school, engaging students, staff, parents, community members, the Mayor and Council, and outside organizations in the school's initiatives.
• Conduct yearly evaluations of the Strategic Plan for Education and implement necessary adjustments.
• Develop and execute annual work plans along with corresponding budgets for the school and its various projects.
• Organize and facilitate educational meetings with various stakeholders, including the community, staff, First Nations Schools Association, First Nation Education Steering Committee, and other governmental entities.
• Contribute to the design and continual evaluation of comprehensive curricula across all levels of education and training.
• Ensure the creation of a safe and supportive environment that fosters well-being while promoting respectful and responsible behavior throughout the school.
• Encourage a collaborative team culture, valuing the contributions of each member, promoting full participation, and acknowledging staff efforts.
• Provide and solicit constructive feedback to the team, with a focus on capacity building.
• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the school and its staff in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
• Assign staff as needed to ensure the timely completion of special projects.
• Monitor school programs and initiatives, taking corrective actions when necessary to ensure the effective use of financial, human, and capital resources.
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet reporting deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Prepare reports for funding agencies related to financial support for programs and activities.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Education, Experience, Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in education or a related field, combined with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, which includes 3 years of classroom teaching in adult basic skills and 2 years of supervisory experience; or a suitable mix of experience and training demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role.
• Principal certification and/or a commitment to obtaining Principal’s certification.
• A valid BC Teacher's Certificate in good standing and at least five (5) years of experience in a relevant area.
• A comprehensive understanding of First Nations adult and post-secondary education, along with First Nations issues in BC.
• Familiarity with Ministry Curriculum and Assessment Documents.
• Experience in a First Nation educational context with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
• Knowledge of governmental policies, programs, and curricula.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.
• A valid BC driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• A current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening, is mandatory as a condition of employment.

Submission Deadline: Open until filled.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.

We invite all interested candidates to apply confidentially to the HR Department at hr_mgr@laxband.com. Apply via the WhatSchool platform.