School Principal

Tsay Keh Dene Nation -
Prince George, BC

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Détails du poste

Permanent | Temps plein

Profil recherché

Maîtrise
Expérience administrative
Compétences en communication

Description complète du poste

Reports To: Director of Education
Department: Education
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday

Job Summary

The School Principal is responsible for providing educational, instructional, administrative, and cultural

leadership for the school. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the school while ensuring a

safe, welcoming, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment for all students.

The Principal leads with a trauma-informed, assets-based, and culturally grounded approach, supporting

the academic, social-emotional, and cultural development of all learners, with particular attention to

students with exceptionalities and diverse learning needs. The Principal demonstrates a strong

commitment to Tsay Keh Dene ways of knowing, working to integrate Tsay Keh Dene language,

culture, land-based learning, and Indigenous frameworks evenly across the curriculum.

The Principal works collaboratively with staff, students, families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and

community partners to deliver innovative education inspired by land-based learning, alternative

education models, and multiple ways of knowing and demonstrating learning. Other duties may be

assigned as required.

Core Responsibilities

Educational Leadership

 Set and monitor performance objectives for students and staff

 Lead the implementation of curriculum that meets provincial requirements while reflecting

Indigenous, land-based, and alternative education approaches

 Promote high standards of academic achievement, personal growth, responsibility, and character

 Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure programs align with intended

outcomes and student needs

 Use evidence, observation, and community feedback to evaluate and improve student learning

outcomes

Trauma-Informed & Inclusive Practice

 Lead the school using trauma-informed principles that prioritize safety, belonging, trust, and

relationship-based learning

 Ensure discipline and behaviour management practices are restorative, non-punitive, and

culturally responsive

 Foster inclusive learning environments that support students with exceptionalities, learning

differences, and diverse social-emotional needs

 Champion care-centred approaches that recognize the impacts of intergenerational trauma while

emphasizing resilience and strengths

Assets-Based Design & Development

 Apply an assets-based lens to leadership, valuing student strengths, cultural knowledge,

community capacity, and lived experience

 Support educators in designing learning experiences that emphasize strengths rather than deficits

 Encourage multiple modalities of learning, including hands-on, experiential, oral, visual, land-

based, and creative approaches

Curriculum, Language & Culture Integration

 Demonstrate a clear commitment to embedding Tsay Keh Dene language, culture, and ways of

knowing across all subject areas

 Collaborate with Language & Culture staff, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers to ensure cultural

integrity and meaningful integration

 Support land-based, place-based, and experiential learning opportunities grounded in community

knowledge

 Promote Indigenous frameworks and alternative education models that reflect local context and

community values

 Encourage equitable distribution of language and cultural learning throughout the school

program

School Improvement & Planning

 Build and maintain a shared vision for school improvement with staff and community

 Develop annual school goals, benchmarks, and performance objectives

 Establish and maintain systems to track progress toward educational and cultural goals

 Create and sustain a positive school climate that promotes accountability, belonging, and high

morale

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Personnel Management

 Interview, select, orient, and support school staff

 Define expectations for professional practice, instructional strategies, classroom management,

and community engagement

 Observe and evaluate staff performance and support professional growth and development

 Make recommendations to the Director of Education regarding staffing decisions, including

contract renewal or discipline

 Foster collaboration, collegiality, and shared leadership among staff

Student Support & Management

 Oversee systems that support students with exceptionalities, including academic, behavioural,

social-emotional, and cultural supports

 Ensure Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and student support services are implemented and

monitored effectively

 Work with staff and families to develop fair, equitable, and restorative approaches to student

behaviour

 Conduct conferences with students, parents, and teachers as needed

 Ensure appropriate response to concerns related to student safety, self-harm, substance use,

neglect, or abuse in accordance with policy and law

 Review and sign student report cards and recognize student achievements

Administration, Budgeting & Facilities

 Establish and manage a comprehensive school budget aligned with multiple funding bodies and

departmental allocations

 Align school programming with funding streams related to:

o Students with exceptionalities and inclusive education

o Language and culture revitalization

o Youth transitions and post-secondary readiness

o Educational governance and capacity building

o Program evaluation and student learning impacts

 Oversee administrative operations, records management, attendance, and reporting

 Ensure compliance with First Nation policies and applicable provincial and federal regulations

 Oversee facility use, maintenance, safety, and emergency preparedness

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Community Relations

 Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, families, and community members

 Communicate the school’s mission and goals clearly and consistently

 Encourage meaningful parent and community involvement in school life

 Demonstrate awareness of community needs and initiate responsive programming

Qualifications

 Degree in Education; Master’s degree preferred

 Minimum 3–5 years of relevant leadership or administrative experience

 Experience working within or alongside Indigenous communities

 Knowledge of school administration, educational policy, and inclusive education practices

 Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive education

Competencies

 Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

 Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and community partners

 Systems-level thinking across curriculum, funding, staffing, and student supports

 Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally grounded education

 Strong communication and problem-solving skills

 Ability to adapt, innovate, and lead change in complex environments

Position Details & Conditions

 Position based in Tsay Keh Dene Nation, BC

 Professional accommodation provided

 Travel may be required

 Valid BC Driver’s License and Criminal Record Check required

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