Reference #09-02134 Qaqqalik School Vice Principal School: Qaqqalik School

Community: Kimmirut, Nunavut

Assignment: Vice Principal

Position Start Date: 8/28/2024

The position is 1.0 (Full-time)

Position status and end date if term: Term until June 2026

The closing date for this competition is May 7, 2024 Please note: Subsidized staff housing is available BUT sharing may be required. The Nunavut Department of Education, Qikiqtani School Operations invites applications for the following position:

Teacher - Vice Principal Grade Assignment: K - 12 School Description: Qaqqalik School is a K-12 school with approximately 130 students The Nunavut Department of Education is committed to supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities. Nunavut schools are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. Required qualifications: B.Ed.

Must be eligible for Nunavut Professional Teaching Certificate

Minimum 2 years experience as a classroom teacher

Desired qualifications:

Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written)

Subject knowledge, training and experience relevant to the assignment

Experience and / or training with current assessment methods

Evidence of differentiated instruction and inclusive practices

Experience and / or training in classroom management practices and the development of positive learning environments (eg. Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports, etc.)

Cross-cultural and/or northern teaching experience

Evidence of training and / or experience in the area of Balanced Literacy

Training and / or teaching experience in an ESL environment

Evidence / experience building positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, stakeholders

Skills / training using education-related information technology ie SMART Board Applications

Planning skills (lesson, theme, unit, year, and student support plans) Salary: $83,643 to $131,151 plus administrative allowance

(The principal administrative allowance for Qaqqalik School is $7,291.50

The Northern Allowance for Kimmirut, Nunavut is $19,122 Qikiqtani School Operations is committed to:

Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)

Improving Student Literacy

Inclusive Education

Resiliency, adaptability and resourcefulness are assets to employment and northern life.Applications must be emailed (Word Document or PDF file) to jobapps@gov.nu.ca

Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.Ensure that the subject line of your email states the Reference #QAQ 2425 02134 A. Attach a cover letter and resume with the names of 3 current references (including your most recent supervisor). Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education or proof of enrollment in the final year of a Canadian Bachelor of Education program. Applications that do not include this documentation will not be considered. Current Government of Nunavut employees must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate and must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.External applicants (not currently employed by the Government of Nunavut) must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.If selected for an interview, your interview questions will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link Behavior Description Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)Note: CRC and VSC forms expire after 6 months, please ensure these are up to date. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted.Principals and Vice-Principals are required to have a Certificate of Eligibility as a Nunavut Principal within three years of employment.The Government of Nunavut is committed to a more representative workforce to best serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Land Claims beneficiaries.

Human Resource Officer: Rachel Smale