Fort Nelson School District 81
Leadership Opportunity
District Vice Principal of Indigenous Education
Reporting to the Superintendent, the District
Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education is the District’s Indigenous Education
lead, supporting the success of all Indigenous learners. Responsibilities will include:
- Leading, creating, and implementing programming to meet the requirements of the Indigenous Education Targeted Funding Policy and Form 1701 Instruction, including: working with local First Nations and other Indigenous communities to develop and implement language and culture programs in schools; academic and social-emotional supports; creating opportunities for Indigenous students to have voice, agency, and leadership; and, providing leadership, direction, and support to the District's Indigenous Education staff.
- Work closely with local First Nations on any matter relating to the distinct languages, cultures, customs, protocols, traditions, practices, or history of the local First Nations, and how they should be integrated into learning environments or staff training.
- Supporting the success of all Indigenous learners.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for
Indigenous rights-holders and stakeholders within the district, work closely
with the IEC, First Nations, local Metis communities, and other Indigenous
stakeholders.
- Act as Secretariat to the Indigenous Education Council.
- Work closely with the new Community Liaison to build and strengthen connections with students, families, and local communities.
- Provide leadership and support to all staff
in fulfilling their obligations to Indigenous learners.
- Liaising with and reporting to the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Contact the Superintendent for a full, detailed job description.
This is a part-time, 0.80FTE position. The annual salary ranges from $111 604.80 to $117 581.60, with placement determined by experience and qualification (or 5%
below the starting salary if the successful candidate does not possess a
Master’s degree).
Qualificat ions
- Valid BC teaching certificate.
- Master of Education degree, or a commitment to obtaining a Master of Education (or relevant equivalent as approved by the Superintendent).
- Successful classroom teaching experience.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of local First Nations and Indigenous communities, including protocols, histories, cultures, and contemporary realities.
- Strong connections with local First Nations and Indigenous communities, partners, and stakeholders.
- A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, especially in regard to Indigenous peoples and education.
- A demonstrated commitment to Standard 9 of the Professional Standards for BC Educators and the success of Indigenous learners in their own teaching practice.
- Clear criminal record check.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry, particularly those of local Indigenous ancestry.
Applications are to be
submitted by 4:30PM PST by Friday, August 8, 2025. Interviews are anticipated for the week of
August 18-22, 2025. Applications should include
a resume/CV; three professional references, including your most recent supervisor;
unofficial transcripts; and a cover letter that outlines in detail why the
applicant meets the requirements of the position.
Any questions should be addressed to Mark Theobald, Superintendent, at mtheobald@sd81.bc.ca.
