Principal

Reference : VSS24251560A School: Victor Sammurtok School Community: Chesterfield Inlet Start Date: August 19, 2024 End Date: June, 2028 Kivalliq School Operations invites applications for the following position: Principal The status of this position is: 4 year term. The position is 1.0 PY (full-time position.) School Description: The Government of Nunavut, Department of Education is committed to supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities. Nunavut schools are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. Located in the picturesque hamlet of Chesterfield Inlet, Victor Sammurtok School serves the community of Chesterfield Inlet. The school has a population of approximately 110 students in a K - 12 setting with a staff of 21. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture. [b]Required qualifications:[/b] Bachelor of Education degree Teaching or principal certification acceptable for Nunavut certification Minimum of 3 years school leadership experience [[b]Desired qualifications:[/b] Graduate training in education Evidence in leading effective teaching practice in the area of literacy Experience in the development and promotion of professional learning communities Experience in leading staff formative assessment protocols Experience in using data analysis to support student learning Successful northern/cross-cultural teaching experience Computer knowledge and experience with administrative software Experience in dealing with site-based management of school finances Evidence of support and enhancement of bilingual school programming Evidence/experience building positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, stakeholders Please note: [b]Government housing may be provided and sharing may be required.[/b] Salary and Nunavut Northern Allowance: The salary for certified applicants ranges from $83,643 prorated/annum to $131,151 prorated/annum. The Nunavut Northern Allowance for Chesterfield Inlet is $23,147 prorated/annum and a principal allowance of approximately $14,336 prorated/annum. The Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations is committed to: • Promotion of the Inuktitut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit • Local control of Education • Inclusive Education Resiliency, adaptability and resourcefulness are assets to employment and northern life. Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut to be appointed to this position must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate. Principals and Vice Principals are required to have a Certificate of Eligibility as a Nunavut Principal within three years of employment. Before final appointment to the new position, external applicants must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that are dated no more than six months prior to the position start date, as indicated on the competition posts. Applicants will be required to provide an acceptable CRC and VSC before a written offer will be made. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time of application. To apply, you must e-mail your resume and cover letter (Word document or pdf file). Ensure the subject of your email states the Reference [b]VSS24251560A[/b]. Email your application to: edukivcareersgov.nu.ca This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) and ApplytoEducation (www.applytoeducation.com). If you are reading this on any other commercial job-posting site, it is not an authorized posting of the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Kivalliq School Operations. The Government of Nunavut is committed to a more representative workforce to best serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Land Claims beneficiaries.

Location: Chesterfield Inlet, CA

Posted Date: 9/28/2024