SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES)

TEACHING PRINCIPALSHIP FOR BABINE ELEMENTARY SECONDARY SCHOOL

Applications are invited for the Teaching Principalship of Babine Elementary Secondary School, Granisle, BC. The start date for this position is effective August 1, 2023.

DEADLINE: Open until filled

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Nechako Lakes is situated on the traditional territories of fourteen First Nations encompassing the Dakelh, Nedut’en and Wet’suweten peoples.  The school district encompasses five municipalities, the Districts of Fort St James and Vanderhoof and the Villages of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Granisle.  This large area served by our school district has a population of just under 40,000 residents in the beautiful north central BC. We serve 3000 students in our standard schools and another 900 FTE at EBUS Academy, one of the largest online schools in British Columbia.  Our region has affordable housing, welcoming communities and a lower cost of living compared to many other regions. Come and enjoy over 200 lakes, rivers and streams and an abundance of outdoor recreation pursuits at your doorstep.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Demonstrated ability as an effective instructional leader, with successful administrative experience;
• A willingness to work collaboratively with staff, parents, First Nations and the community to develop leadership that enhances student achievement;
• Awareness and sensitivity to current educational issues, reflective professional practice and the changing nature of instruction;
• Demonstrated knowledge of current research in instructional practices related to early literacy and numeracy;
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective behaviour support systems and practices;
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education and current teaching strategies and programs to support learning assistance and special education students;
• Demonstrated ability as a team-builder and team-player, and in strengthening/maintaining a Professional Learning Community;
• Demonstrated knowledge of current assessment strategies and practices;
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing strategic school planning that aligns with the District's Strategic goals;
• Commitment to school/community involvement;
• Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous culture and learning, as well as a successful history of building positive and meaningful relationships that focus on student success;
• Knowledge of school contractual and budgetary matters and working knowledge of Office 365; and
• Completed, working on or committed to completing a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field.

BABINE ELEMENTARY SECONDARY SCHOOL:

• Approximately 37 FTE students (K-12); (70% Indigenous students); 9 teaching and non-teaching staff members;
• Located in Granisle, BC;
• An active, involved Parent Advisory Council plays an important role in supporting and developing a healthy school community.

COMPENSATION:

• Current salary grid is $136,890 - $144,639
• Monthly housing allowance and moving reimbursement.
• Recruitment & retention monthly allowance
• Excellent benefits based on the provincial exempt package

Qualified candidates should forward their application, including resumé, cover letter, and supporting documents to:

 Heather Silver, Executive Assistant to Superintendent 

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) - P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C.  V0J 3A0

TELEPHONE:  (250) 567-2284     FAX:  (250) 567-4639

E-Mail:  hsilver@sd91.bc.ca

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the unceded, ancestral territories of fourteen First Nations representing the Dakelh, Nedut’en and Wet’suwet’en peoples. We are working diligently towards creating equity for our learners through conscious acts of Reconciliation.