Permanent Indigenous Student Success Lead

GSSD is seeking applications for the position of Indigenous Student Success Lead at Kamsack Comprehensive Institute. We are dedicated to delivering an equitable educational experience that encompasses Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures, and languages, reflected in our environments, policies, and procedures. Our main goal is to cultivate a respectful learning atmosphere that promotes student success and well-being across our 27 public schools located in East-Central Saskatchewan. Upholding values such as belonging, diversity, learning, perseverance, and responsibility, we are committed to the mantra of 'Students Come First' and 'Learning Without Limits...Achievement For All.' GSSD is also focused on advancing reconciliation with Indigenous partners, recognizing our shared history while working towards a brighter future together.

Contract specifics: Permanent - 1.0 FTE
Term: Begins August 26, 2026

For a comprehensive job description, please follow this link: https://www.gssd.ca/download/425154

This position will concentrate on:
- Educational Leadership
- Enhancing teacher capacity to boost student engagement through culturally relevant teaching methods.
- Understanding current educational programs and curricula, as well as how these connect across different subjects and grade levels.
- Accessing, sharing, and promoting diverse instructional and assessment strategies, resources, and technologies that support Indigenous students and traditional knowledge.
- Analyzing specific school assessment data to formulate and propose targeted strategies aimed at improving Indigenous student performance.
- Aiding in the planning and implementation of instruction and assessment, including professional development and learning communities.
- Supporting the transition of FNMI students from elementary to high school and from high school to post-secondary education or the workforce.
- Collaborating closely with the Indigenous Community Worker to celebrate and acknowledge cultural events within the school.

The ideal candidate will possess the following leadership skills, knowledge, abilities, and educational qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Education
- Must hold or be eligible for a Saskatchewan Professional A Teaching Certificate

Experience and understanding of:
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Working with Indigenous students and families
- Collaborating with Elders
- A profound understanding of Indigenous Culture
- Familiarity with community programs and various social, physical, and mental support services available in the community.

Salary & Benefits: In alignment with the existing Saskatchewan Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement. This role is designated for qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as outlined in "diversity groups" below.

Diversity Groups: Indigenous persons (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)

Selection Procedure: Your eligibility for this role will be based on the details provided in your resume. It is essential to clearly outline how your qualifications align with the requirements of the position. Please include supervisory references along with their contact details, including email addresses. Candidates who are not currently employed by GSSD must provide a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check that meets the Board of Education's standards before receiving a job offer.

The Good Spirit School Division is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for students. Our primary aim is to maintain a respectful learning atmosphere that supports student success and well-being across each of our 27 public schools in East-Central Saskatchewan. Our core values of belonging, respect, responsibility, learning, diversity, and perseverance ensure that "Students Come First" and "Learning Without Limits…Achievement For All."