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Posted on October 23, 2024 by Employer details School District #87 (Stikine)
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<p><p>We would like to acknowledge that the lands on which we live, work, and learn are the unceded traditional territories of the Taltan, Kaska, and Taku River Tlingit First Nations.<p>School District No. 87 (Stikine)<p> <p>Career Opportunity - Superintendent of Schools/CEO <p>The Board of Education for School District No. 87 (Stikine) is seeking an innovative, resourceful, and collaborative educational leader to fulfill the role of Superintendent of Schools. The Board of Education will oversee an operating budget for approximately $11 million. On behalf of the Board, some 60 employees provide service to 180 students in 4 schools, dispersed across a vast geographic area in north-western British Columbia.<p> <p>The Central Administration Office for the School District is located at Dease Lake, once a trading post, and now the regional hub for education, health, and other government services. The Stikine region offers a unique lifestyle, and it will appeal to those who enjoy outdoor pursuits in unspoiled wilderness in one of the most rugged and scenic areas of British Columbia. Economic activity in the region centres around mining, forestry, and tourism. The natural beauty of the region is surpassed only by the warmth and resilience of its people.<p> <p>The Board is seeking a strong educational leader to work with them to build on a long tradition of community-based service to learners, 80% of whom have Indigenous heritage. The Board has recently worked to develop a unique 3 Nation Partnership Agreement to create the focus, relationships, and commitments required to support the aspirations of parents, community members, and local First Nation leaders for their students. The district is proud of its collegial relationships with employee groups, other local service providers, and community leaders. Working with the Board to operationalize and implement the 3 N Agreement and the Strategic Plan, responding to the moral and educational imperatives of the Truth and Reconciliation process, and improving overall student outcomes will be the primary leadership opportunities for the new Superintendent.<p>The ideal candidate for this position will have had successful previous experience in a senior educational leadership role, as well as being able to provide evidence of:<p><p> A commitment to equity for ALL learners, particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable<p> A commitment to respecting First Nations territory, history, ways of knowing, and to understanding the unique strengths and challenges all students bring to School District 87 classrooms <p> A collaborative, conciliatory, and constructive approach to relationships with internal and external stakeholders<p> An ability to initiate, create, and maintain trust in people, systems, and processes<p> Flexible, creative, inclusive, innovative, and ethical approaches to problem-solving and decision-making<p> Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills<p> Understanding of the complexity of all aspects of school district operations<p> Familiarity with British Columbia's educational direction, context, and commitment to Indigenous students' success<p> Completion of a graduate level degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or Curriculum<p><p><p>The position will commence on January 1, 2025 or at a mutually satisfactory date. To apply, please send your resume and supporting documents BY 8PM on NOV 11, 2024 in confidence to: Search@sd87.bc.ca<p> <p>More information about the position is available from the Board's search consultant, Julie MacRae at juliemacrae5@gmail.com. More information on School District 87 is available at www.sd87.bc.ca .- LocationDease Lake, BC
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #14711588
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