Language Co-ordinator
Deadline: Open until filled
Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Education, the Language Co-ordinator is responsible for creating, promoting, supporting, and implementing partnerships and working relations with the local school authorities and schools. The Language Co-ordinator will help and support the language and culture programs and work with the local community Language and Culture staff.
Details
Must work and liaise closely with local education staff, education committee, and parents to support the school’s language needs
Evaluate and monitor to recommend improvements in the language programs
Make recommendations and strategies to ensure effective language programs to the student’s needs
Assist communities in identifying their priorities regarding the revitalization of language in the community and school
Assist the principal in the communities to ensure effective language strategic programming for language
Develop curriculum with local education staff and education committee to support language retention and revitalization
Prepare updates, briefing notes and presentations
Provide analysis and updates to the communities on all applicable education policies and regulations affecting the students
Organize language fairs and events as required to promote language in the communities
Provide translation of materials as required for student use in the classroom
Participate and attend meetings as required
Provide any other duties as directed
Qualifications:
Degree/diploma in education and/or experience in the field of education will be considered
Effective communication skills; fluency in Oji-Cree and English an asset
Experience in writing curriculum an asset
Must be able to travel
How to Apply
Email: lindak@shib.ca