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Requirements |
| - Graduate or undergraduate university degree in education, public administration, business administration, or a related field. - A minimum of 5 years of experience working within education or management, with progressive responsibilities and portfolios, preferably in the Indigenous education sector. - Experience developing and implementing education initiatives and services, preferably related to Indigenous education. - Experience working with or within an Indigenous community. - Knowledge of best practices in the field of Indigenous education - Knowledge of the ?a?am?n community, its resources, and its cultural practices Knowledge of ?a?am?n language, ?ay?aju??m, or willingness to learn is an asset. - Knowledge of the impact of colonial systems on Indigenous communities and commitment to embrace and implement decolonizing practices in the performance of all duties. - Knowledge of school systems - Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with community members, partner agencies, students, parents, co-workers, etc. - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. - Excellent analysis, problem solving, and decision-making skills. - Demonstrated ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information at all times. - Able to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision as well as working within a collaborative team framework. - Must have excellent computer skills for communication, reporting, and presentation purposes. - Ability to supervise, motivate, and support team members. - Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal experienced in working with provincial education authorities in area of First Nations students’ learning success. |
Duties and Responsibilities |
| - Provides leadership and support in the development of the Nation’s K-12 education programs and structures, ensuring they meet the needs of Tla’amin Nation and citizens. - Ensures the Tla’amin Education Agreement (TEA) is effectively implemented, bringing related issues to the director’s attention, and sit on committees pertaining to the TEA. - Collaborates extensively with SD47’s Indigenous Education team related to educational programming, professional development, and the promotion of ?ay?aju??m (Tla’amin language) and culture in SD47 schools. - Organizes, participates in, and leads regular meetings to ensure timely and fulsome understanding of issues challenging Tla’amin student success and wellness, and work with the team to determine best steps forward. - Organizes and oversees the Nation’s after school tutoring program. - Ensures employees have the tools and training to carry out their duties. - Works with parents (by request) to improve education outcomes for students. - Manages the development and implementation of effective communication regarding programs and services – within the community and with internal and external partners. - Promotes community involvement and engages community in determining program and service needs and evaluating effectiveness and satisfaction. - Helps lead and co-ordinate annual events at the Nation related to children/youth (celebrations, annual culture days, etc.). |
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