Principal (Chiila Elementary)

Job Responsibility:

**Principal (Chiila Elementary)**

REF#605

Title: Principal - Chiila Elementary School

Department : Tsuut'ina Education, Chiila Elementary School

Reports to: Director of Tsuut'ina Education

Designation: 12-Month Contract

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ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REQUIRE

A CURRENT VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK.

PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT VSC WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

JOB SUMMARY

As the administrative and educational leader of the school, the principal will ensure the overall health, wellbeing and safety of all students, staff, property, and materials belonging to the school. The principal shall conduct himself/herself in a professional manner befitting the position and on behalf of the school, the principal must liaison with parents, elders, and other community members. The principal's successful performance in this position requires the ability to work in a team environment, valuing and motivating staff and students to give their best efforts for the good of the school.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Tsuut'ina Nation Administration Policies and Procedures.
• Lead all student assemblies, chair all bi-weekly staff meetings, and attend managers Meetings and all other school administrative meetings at the request of the Education Director.
• Develop, create, and amend student and staff handbooks, necessary forms, contracts and agreements as required amended to ensure that all staff and students are properly informed in this regard at the outset of each school year.
• Prepare timetable, to conduct the school according to such timetable and the school year calendars applicable thereof, to make the calendar or the calendars and the timetable accessible to the pupils, teachers, and supervisory officers and to assign classes and subject to the teachers.
• Ensure that the instruction provided by the teachers employed in the school is authorized pursuant to provincial and Tsuut'ina Nation guidelines.
• Conduct ongoing teacher and support staff evaluations throughout the school year and provide written evaluative reports to the Education Director and complete all post conferencing with the staff by April 30th of each school year.
• Mediate and/or address all staff issues and concerns to promote cooperation and coordinate all work efforts.
• Oversee and attend all school functions so as ensure that adequate planning, preparation, leadership, and support are provided.
• Provide instructional and administrative support for the promotion of the Tsuut'ina language and culture curriculum.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and assist in the preparation of the budget.
• Monitors budget and makes recommendations concerning school investments/purchases.
• Prepares for school opening and closing.
• Issues lesson plans and emergency response information. Arranges class coverage due to teacher or support staff shortages/lates.
• Processing fan-out messages to feeder schools and following crisis procedures.
• Responsible for assignment of keys to staff.
• Ensure supervision duties are covered.
• Prepare and submit monthly school/staff progress reports to the Director of Education.
• Ensure each year that adequate arrangements have been made for staff orientation and for the return of students at the outset of the upcoming school year.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Education Degree holds an Alberta Permanent Certificate Professional Teaching Certificate and a master's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years district or system leadership experience would be an asset.
• School Administration experience would be an asset.
• Alberta Educational Leadership and/or Superintendent Leadership Standards Certification would be an asset.
• Related Leadership Experience in the areas of: Curriculum, Data/Assessment.
• Experience in First Nation school administration.
• Current Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Welfare Intervention Check.

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong data entry skills with an emphasis on accuracy.
• Effective leadership, coaching and supervisory skills.
• Ability to multitask and work with continuous interruptions.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Strong time management, prioritization, multitasking and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and strong verbal, listening and written communication skills combined with the ability to speak with confidence.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Professionalism, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and discretionary matters and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability and success in building productive relationships with co-workers, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

IN ADDITION:

A Criminal Sector check is required upon application and must be obtained from where applicant resides. All security clearance documents provided cannot be older than 3 months from the issue date to be considered as valid.

NOTE:

Please note that this organization adheres to Sections 1 - 9 of the Aboriginal Employee Preference Policy for selection and displacement. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be under a probationary period at the commencement of his or her employment.

Competition Opens: May 10, 2024

Competition Closes: May 27, 2024 @ 12:00PM MT (No applications will be considered after this time)

Please apply in writing, including a resume and current VCS to:

Tsuut'ina Nation Human Resources Department

9911 Chiila Boulevard, Tsuut'ina, Alberta T2W 6H6

OR Email: View email address on ca.edajobs.com

Please reference in subject line: JOB TITLE & REF# or it will NOT be opened

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those chosen with the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 12 months

Pay: From $126,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-27