KiHS delivers quality secondary programming to First Nations students on reserve by blending face-to-face mentoring with cutting edge online asynchronous instruction. The successful candidate will oversee the program, including the online learning environment and the face-to-face classrooms in 15 communities.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of best practices in online education
- OCT qualified
- Master’s Degree, or equivalent
- Principal Qualifications Part 1 and 2, is considered an asset
- Experience working with First Nation communities and schools
- Experience working in school administration
- Several years of experience teaching in the online environment, and experience in administration in an online environment, is considered an asset
- Familiarity with Ministry of Education documents (e.g., Growing Success)
- Knowledge of learning management systems, preferable Moodle, is considered an asset
- Strong technology skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan staff professional development, including NTIP
- Train and support new staff members, including the use of our online learning management system and online training program
- Maintain teacher and student handbook
- Monitor online course quality to meet Ministry of Education standards (e.g., reviewing course outlines, expectation charts, online lessons)
- Prepare materials for school inspection
- Travel to communities and meetings regularly, sometimes with short notice
- Participate in IPRC meetings
- Help plan and execute the school improvement plan
- Participate in leading regular staff meetings
- Collaborate and communicate with teachers, Education Director, KOBE Board members, students and communities
- Maintain partnerships with communities and promote new partnerships, including credit-for-purchase agreements
- Assist in completing proposals and reports
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KiHS Vice Principal employer: Kobe
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and culturally safe environment for youth in need. With a strong focus on employee growth, KOBE offers comprehensive training opportunities and encourages collaboration with local service providers, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Located in Thunder Bay, employees benefit from a vibrant community atmosphere while contributing to vital detoxification services that address pressing health challenges faced by Indigenous youth.
