Vice Principal
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$ 91000 - 147000
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Job Description
The South Slave Divisional Education Council is looking for a positive and committed educator capable and willing to work collaboratively and embrace the implementation of three key priorities in the South Slave schools and classrooms: literacy numeracy and social responsibility.
Poisition:Vice Principal Elementary School (Joseph Burr Tyrell Elementary School)
Salary is dependent upon qualifications but ranges from $91000 to $147000 per year plus an administrative stipend and a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance of approx $7000 per year and relocation expenses.
Start date: August 252025
2 year term (1.0 FTE) ending in 2027 school year
How to apply: Email Souhail Soujah SSDEC Superintendent and/or Cora America Assistant Superintendent at
Qualifications:
School Administrative experience (minimum 3 years) equivalent experience may be considered
Graduate degree in Education or related field (minimum Masters) equivalent education may be considered
Documents required: Resume Cover letter Philosophy of education (statement 1 page max outlining your educational philosophy)and names of at least 3 references (must include current supervisor)
In addition to eligibility for NWT teacher certification other requirements are specific to the position. Interested applicants are required to submit the following documentation:
Further information about teaching the NWT can be found at: more information the NWT Teachers Association Collective Agreement is online: Division:
The South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC) was established in 1991 to administer the K12 education system for five communities in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories Fort Smith Hay River Ktlodche First Nation Fort Resolution and Lutsel Ke. Each of our communities has a proud and storied past steeped in northern traditions and values. The Council serves eight schools with an estimated student population of 1300 students. The Council strives to prepare students to create their futures.
For more information about us visit us on the web at
The Community:
Fort Smith is nestled on the banks overlooking the Slave River on the Northwest Territories/Alberta border. It is one of the largest towns and is the mostsoutherly centre in the Northwest Territories with a population of roughly 2500 people. The community is home to the main campus of Aurora College is the gateway to Canadas largest national park Wood Buffalo National Park and is where the central office of the South Slave Divisional Education Council calls home. Not unlike most northern communities Fort Smith celebrates its cultural diversity. With a majority aboriginal population comprising Dene and Metis peoples the town has a thriving cultural sector complemented by the presence of the Northern Life Museum. Fort Smith is the home of two modern and wellequipped schools served by dedicated teaching staffs.
JBT School is a Junior Kindergarten to grade 6 school with 270 students. Students and staff focus on four simple expectations: Pride Respect Ownership and Safety (PROS). Literacy is a primary focus as all students are active in Rufus Reading Club. We also pride ourselves on our open door policy and our school benefits from parent/community support. At JBT the school helps to Create Futures through a number of diverse programs and activities including: culture camps primary/STEM activity days literacy activities student achievement awards and celebrating our weekly bucket fillers.
Employment Type
Full-Time
