NNEC CURRICULUM COORDINATOR

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NNEC is a non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post-secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School, Pelican Falls Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre. NNEC has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay. NNEC welcomes applications for the following position:

CURRICULUM COORDINATOR

Sioux Lookout, ON or Thunder Bay, ON

The Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum for Northern Nishnawbe Education Council schools. The Curriculum Coordinator will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to identify and address any gaps in the curriculum, ensure that it aligns both NNEC and provincial standards, and make necessary revisions to improve student learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support the implementation of programming and student achievement
Review, develop, implement and evaluate current curriculum used in NNEC schools
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders on the design and revision of the curriculum
Research new developments and trends in curriculum and instruction and incorporating them into the curriculum
Assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of the curriculum and making necessary changes
Work with School Administration and other relevant staff to provide professional development and training to teachers on curriculum and instruction
Work with school administration on the selection and adoption of instructional materials and resources
To provide professional development on a range of high impact instructional practices and assessment practices in schools designed to identify and meet the needs of diverse learners
Provide recommendations for development of both system and school-based implementation plans working to support and align secondary courses
Support the implementation of culturally relevant pedagogy and culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment
Focus on priorities based on direction provided by the Director of Education
QUALIFICATIONS:

· OCT with Intermediate/Senior qualifications

· Leadership skills demonstrated at the school and system levels

· Excellent organization, interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and consultation skills

· Experience planning and delivering professional development sessions

· Experience networking with external partners

· Experience working with First Nations students and communities is an asset

· Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum in multiple intermediate/senior grade levels and subject areas

SALARY: Based on QECO rating (Years 0 to 11) as follows:

A1 – $54,280 – $89,063

A2 – $56,513 – $95,029

A3 – $60,967 – $102,973

A4 – $63,862 – $109,533

All staff are compensated 13 weeks of vacation either with vacation days, monetary compensation or a combination of both

**NNEC thanks all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a Criminal Record Check and/or a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions. This advertisement is for a new position and will remain open until filled. Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax (807) 582-3865 or by email to [email protected]