Description
School: Tusarvik School
Community: Naujaat
Start Date: August 2, 2024
End Date: June, 2028
Kivalliq School Operations invites applications for the following position:
Vice Principal
The status of this position is: 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 Naujaat, Tusarvik School serves the community of Naujaat. The school has a population of approximately 330 students in a K - 6 setting with a staff of 25. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.
[b]Required qualifications:[/b]
Bachelor of Education degree
Teaching certification acceptable for Nunavut teaching certificate
Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience
Previous Northern Experience - Not essential
[b]Desired qualifications:[/b]
Experience and / or training with current assessment methods
Evidence of differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
Experience and / or training in classroom management practices and the development of positive learning environments (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports, etc.)
Cross-cultural and/or northern teaching experience
Training and / or teaching experience in an ESL environment
Evidence / experience building positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, stakeholders
Successful experience in conflict resolution
Using data analysis to support student learning
Computer knowledge and experience with administrative software
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 Naujaat is $21,894 prorated/annum and a vice principal allowance of approximately $8,662 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]TUS24257943B[/b]. Email your application to:
edukivcareers@gov.nu.ca
This job advertisement is only authorized for external posting 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.
