25-17 Vice Principal/Teacher - NESS

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NISGA'A SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92

4702 Huwilp Road, Phone: 250-633-2228

PO Box 240 Fax: 250-633-2401

New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0

Internal/External

Competition #25-17

K-12 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

VICE PRINCIPAL /TEACHER

NISGA'A ELEMENTARY SECONDARY SCHOOL

Nisga'a School District No. 92

Nisga'a School District No. 92 invites applications from experienced school administrators for the position of Vice Principal/Teacher at Nisga'a Elementary Secondary School. Preference will be given to an applicant with qualifications and/or experience successfully teaching senior math courses. This position commences September 1, 2024. This is a full-time administrative position, and the district offers comfortable housing at a reasonable cost.

Nisga'a School District is located in the majestic and breathtakingly beautiful Nass valley in northwestern British Columbia. The district encompasses the traditional treaty territory of the Nisga'a Nation along the Nass River. People from around the world are drawn to Nisga'a lands to experience diverse outdoor explorations, including the volcano, Lava Bed Park, natural hot springs, fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking/canoeing, biking, sledding, etc., as well as to encounter Nisga'a culture.

The Nisga'a School District is currently partnered with the MIT's Learning Lab, working with Peter Senge and Mette Boll on building compassionate learning systems. This area of focus, along with a land-based learning initiative provides an exclusive leading edge in professional learning that links system transformation, place-based learning, embedding Nisga'a language, culture, knowledge and worldviews, and truth and reconciliation. with exceptional instructional practice.

If you are interested in joining our journey, you will engage in unparalleled opportunities and experiences that will enrich you personally and professionally.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated

• Appreciation for the significant role that Language and Culture play in Indigenous Education
• Experience as an effective formal school leader in the K-12 system
• Highly successful classroom teaching experience with a reputation for liking kids
• Understanding of the importance of being visible and approachable in the school and community
• Commitment to gaining a deep understanding of the culture and history of the Nisga'a Nation
• Experience with or belief in the unique and powerful learning opportunities that K-12 schools can offer
• A learner focused, inquiry-based mindset
• Experience collaboratively leading the introduction of the revised BC curriculum
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with an ability to positively influence adolescent behaviour
• A passion for student success K-12 and especially for Graduation success
• Respect and appreciation for diversity and the history of colonialism and residential schools
• Expertise in assessment and data driven accountability systems focused on student growth
• Respect for the importance of meaningful parent involvement in school
• Commitment to collaboration and teamwork with colleagues, in a fair and consistent manner
• Willingness to challenge all learners to be the best they can be, in a culturally rich environment

Pay and benefits are in accordance with the current standardized Nisga'a School District Administrators Contract.

The successful candidate will hold a BC Teaching Certificate and be a member in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch. A master's degree completed or in progress in Educational Administration or Curriculum is required, preferably from a Canadian University.

Should you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact our Human Resources Department.   Please include a resume and cover letter including three reference letters to Matthew Monkman at mmonkman@nisgaa.bc.ca. This position will remain open until filled.