Education Director
Deadline: Open until filled
Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Education has executive and administrative oversight for all educational programs, from pre-school to tertiary levels, throughout the Shibogama communities. The incumbent leads and encourages the education team to reach goals while implementing policies and regulations and developing new ones when necessary. They will direct and shape the administrative, curricula, and teaching processes of the various schools and educational programs and ensure that all activities and requirements are geared towards meeting the needs of the students. They will work closely with the local education directors and will be part of the senior management team.
Details
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent works with a team of professionals to:
Develop and ensure the implementation of a strategic plan for Shibogama education. Provide collaborative leadership and support to achieve the mission, values, and goals outlined in the plan and provide leadership for its annual review.
Ensure the design, implementation, and management of all educational programs.
Provide liaison services on all education issues between the various education agencies and communities by:
Representing SFNC on assigned committees; preparing briefing notes to the local education directors and other relevant parties.
Providing analysis and updates to communities on all applicable education policies, regulations and directives.
Advising Chiefs, local education directors and others of their implications for future education policy development.
Coordinate and direct, with the aid of senior staff, the development of education and learning programs.
Ensure established fiscal policies are in place.
Work with all stakeholders to ensure community satisfaction with education programs.
Establish effective communication strategies to keep the entire Shibogama community informed of key monitoring reports, student and staff success, local issues, and government decisions.Ensure that open, transparent, and positive internal and external communication strategies are in place.
Provide advice to senior staff on how to comply with educational standards.
Network and build professional relationships between the government, Shibogama and the communities to ensure:
Funding for all educational programs and services
The improvement of school infrastructure
High‐quality learner and teacher support materials are available
That quality teachers and other staff are in place.
Monitor all education programs and services, ensuring that students achieve success and are socially and emotionally safe.
Approve the research and design of educational materials and instructional methods.
Represent Shibogama on all commissions and associations related to education.
Language, Production and Education Partnership Program
Work with the Language unit to develop and implement a comprehensive language program to ensure that all students become fluent in Oji-cree. This includes the redesign of a Language curriculum.
Ensure a robust immersion program is in place with competent staff to achieve required outcomes.
Supervise the production and EPP units.
Lead the professional development of staff.
Human Resources
Exercise authority and responsibility for personnel-related issues within the department.
Ensure effective systems are in place for the selection, supervision, development, and performance of staff throughout the education system.
Ensure ongoing capacity building and succession planning throughout the system.
Finance and Budgeting
Develop, manage, and execute the education and language budgets.
Track expenditure to ensure the correct use of funds.
Other Duties
Source funding for the programs in the Education Advisory and Advocacy department.
Report on activities within the department.
Any other duties consistent with the position.
How to Apply
Email: mathewa@shib.ca
OR
Mail to:
Shibogama First Nations Council
81 King St., P.O. Box No. 449
Sioux lookout, ON P8T1A5
Phone 807-737-2662
Fax 807-737-1583