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JOB TITLE: PAKAN SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
LOCATION: WHITEFISH LAKE FIRST NATION #128
REPORTS TO: WHITEFISH LAKE FIRST NATION 128 EDUCATION DIRECTOR
TERM LENGTH: 1 YEAR TERM CONTRACT: FULLTIME EMPLOYMENT
Job Summary:
Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 a Cree community in northeastern Alberta is seeking an innovative and visionary Principal to lead all aspects of the Pakan Elementary and Junior High School.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide instructional leadership to ensure there is continued development of engaging learning environments for students
- Collaborate with staff parents students and administration to plan for the delivery of quality programs that are responsive to students
- Manage and organize school routines and procedures that ensure a safe healthy and caring school community
- Demonstrate visionary leadership that promote and provide meaningful relevant learning opportunities
- Demonstrate commitment to our students academic and social success in an inclusive learning environment
- Demonstrate commitment to building strong working relationships within the school and with the First Nation at large
- Have the ability to provide effective leadership that encourages innovation collaboration respect and trust
- Demonstrate excellent understanding of First Nation history intergenerational trauma and trauma informed practices
- Fluency in the Cree language Nehiyawewin is a definite asset
- Masters in Education degree with specialization in leadership with a minimum of a Bachelor of Education degree with proven successful experience in teaching and school administration
- In possession of valid Alberta Permanent Teaching certification
- Completion of the Leadership Quality Standard would be a definite asset achieved or in progress
- Proven successful experience in finance management/budget and school success plans
- History of ongoing professional and personal development to support the leadership role
- Proficiency with the PowerSchool student information system
- Submission of a current Intervention Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Ongoing Interaction with Whitefish Lake First Nation 128 leadership nation administration parents nation members school staff members students ISC
- Occasional evening or weekend work for meetings or events.
- Understanding of Indigenous cultures language traditions and sensitivity to the needs of the community (preferred).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume cover letter and three professional references to by Friday May 2 2025 . Please include Principal in the subject line.
Employment Type
Full-Time
