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Principal - Term

@ Government of the Northwest Territories - Dehcho District Education Council

Fort Providence, Northwest Territories

Full-timeTemporary5+ years experience
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Overview

Dehcho District Education Council is hiring a Principal for Deh Gah School in Fort Providence, a JK-12 school of about 120 students. The role provides leadership to staff, works with the District Education Authority, and handles all administrative duties and reporting. It is a full-time, temporary term position of 1 to 5 years, with salary under review.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership to school staff
  • Work with the District Education Authority
  • Handle all administrative duties
  • Complete reporting required by the Council and the Department of Education

Requirements summary:

  • N.W.T. Professional Teaching Certificate or eligibility
  • N.W.T. Principal Certification or completion of Education Leadership Program
  • Minimum five years of teaching experience at various levels
  • Demonstrated educational leadership experience
  • Experience in cross-cultural and multi-grade classrooms
  • Experience in Inclusive Schooling leadership

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsN.W.T. Professional Teaching Certificate, N.W.T. Principal Certification
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyEducation

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Job Summary

Location: Fort Providence

Department: Dehcho District Education Council

Job ID: 28285

Wage: See "Salary Information" below.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Closing Date: Open until filled

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Department Information

Dehcho Divisional Education Council

Welcome to Dehcho!

Dehcho means "big river" - the Dene name for the Mackenzie River. In the Dehcho region, where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you'll find some of the grandest displays of the North's natural beauty.

Here,mountains rise to unclimbable heights, waterfalls roar between colossal canyons, and the big river runs past communities where traditional living remains vibrant and thriving. Big River.Big Mountains.Big Hearts.

Job Information

Principal, Deh Gah School
Fort Providence, Northwest Territories

Deh Gah School is a JK-12 school located in beautiful Fort Providence. Deh Gah School has approximately 120 students from JK-12. Our rigorous academic and cultural programs are complemented by a variety of athletic and after school programs including soccer, traditional games, basketball, fitness club, cooking club and archery club.

The Principal is required to provide leadership to staff and work with the District Education Authority. The incumbent is responsible for all administrative duties and reporting that are required by the Council and the Department of Education Culture and Employment.

Like all Principal positions in the DDEC, this is a term position. The length of the term is determined by the District Education Authority (1 to 5 years)

Candidates making an application for this Principal position will have:
- N.W.T. Professional Teaching Certificate (or be eligible for);
- N.W.T. Principal Certification (or must have completed or be willing to complete the Education Leadership Program);
- A minimum of five years experience teaching at various levels;
- Demonstrated successful educational leadership experience;
- Ability to successfully use technology including school-based applications for attendance and student demographics;
- Experience in cross-cultural and multi-grade classrooms;
- Experience in Inclusive Schooling leadership;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Superior administrative and organizational skills.

Additional education, including a master's degree in education, principal and other
additional leadership qualifications from other provinces and territories, and experience
teaching and leading with BC Curriculum are considered assets.

GNWT Inquiries

Application Procedure:

We invite applicants to submit their professional portfolio by email to [email protected]

Please include the following:
- Cover letter (2 pages or less), resume (maximum 2 pages) and 3 professional references, including current supervisor
- Statements of Leadership and Learning in each of these domains:
a) Instructional Leadership (one page)
b) Interpersonal Leadership (one page)
- Your most recent professional performance appraisal

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility to be given priority consideration under the GNWT's Affirmative Action Policy.

A criminal record and vulnerable sector check is a prerequisite to employment.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council provides a smoke-free work environment and supports Affirmative Action candidates.

For further information about Deh Gah School, please visit the website here:
https://www.ddec.ca/schools/deh-gah-elementary/

For further information about the Principal position, please contact
Laura Ganyo, Superintendent
[email protected]

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1-5 Year Term

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Priority for Northwest Territories Teachers' Association positions shall be granted as follows:

  • Priority 1: Teachers who have received official lay-off notice;
  • Priority 2: Stage One Priority (S1P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories;
  • Priority 3: Stage Two Priority (S2P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada, outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.;
  • Priority 4: Indeterminate Teachers eligible for Transfer or Promotion and not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
  • Priority 5: Term teachers not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
  • Priority 6: NWT Resident Teachers not employed by the GNWT or included in Priorities 2 & 3;
  • Priority 7: Teachers who are not residents of the NWT and who are not included in Priorities.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28285

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Information

Salary for this position is currently Under Review.

Application Assistance

Application Assistance

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application

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