Vice-Principal, Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik, Kugaaruk, NU

Reference #: 09-14863
School: Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik
Community: Kugaaruk, NU

Kitikmeot School Operations is seeking candidates for the position of:
Vice-Principal
Grade: K-12

This competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: June 2029

Please be aware that the start and end dates may change according to approved school calendars.
The status of this position is: TERM
This role is a 1.0 PY (full-time position).

The Nunavut Department of Education is dedicated to fostering staff development through effective professional learning opportunities. Currently, Nunavut schools are concentrating on enhancing literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that their learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful.

Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik School is located in the beautiful hamlet of Kugaaruk and serves the local community. The school caters to approximately 381 students in a K-12 environment and has a staff of 46. The school and its community are deeply enriched by Inuit cultural heritage.

Required qualifications:
- Bachelor of Education degree
- Teaching certification acceptable for Nunavut
- At least 3 years of teaching experience

Desired qualifications:
- Experience and/or training in current assessment methods
- Evidence of implementing differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Experience and/or training in classroom management and developing positive learning environments (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behaviour Supports, etc.)
- Cross-cultural and/or northern teaching experience
- Training and/or teaching experience in an ESL setting
- Proven ability to cultivate positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and stakeholders
- Successful experience in conflict resolution
- Ability to use data analysis to enhance student learning
- Proficient computer skills and familiarity with administrative software
- Coursework, certification, and demonstrated leadership experience
- Proven ability to lead teamwork and collaboration initiatives

Please note: Subsidized housing is available, though sharing may be necessary.
The salary for certified vice principals ranges from $105,049 prorated/annum to $153,368 prorated/annum. The Northern Allowance for Kugaaruk is $26,639 prorated/annum.

The Department of Education, Kitikmeot School Operations is committed to:
- Promoting the local Inuit language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)
- Local control of Education
- Inclusive Education

Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness are valuable traits for employment and life in the North.

To apply, please email your application (Word Document or PDF format) to kitsostaffing@gov.nu.ca.
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Ensure the subject line of your email includes Reference #09-14863. Attach a cover letter and resume along with the names of 3 current references, including your most recent supervisor.

Candidates from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a valid public-school teaching certificate from a jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education or proof of enrollment in the final year of a Canadian Bachelor of Education program. Applications lacking this documentation will not be considered.

Current Government of Nunavut employees must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate and must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before the appointment can be finalized. External applicants (not currently employed by the Government of Nunavut) must also submit a current CRC and VSC before the appointment can be completed.

Please note: CRC and VSC forms are valid for only 6 months; ensure these are current. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you are chosen for an interview, your questions will follow the behavior descriptive model outlined in the link: Behavior Description Interviewing (gov.nu.ca).

The Government of Nunavut is committed to fostering a workforce that is representative of the population it serves, prioritizing Land Claims beneficiaries.

This job advertisement is exclusively authorized for external posting on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com). If viewed on any other commercial job-posting platform, it is not an authorized listing from Kitikmeot School Operations.