School: Racheal Arngnammaktiq Elementary School

Community: Baker Lake

Start Date: August 19, 2024

End Date: June, 2028Kivalliq School Operations invites applications for the following position: PrincipalThe status of this position is: 4 year term.The position is 1.0 PY (full-time position.) School Description: The Government of 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. Located in the picturesque hamlet of Baker Lake, Racheal Arngnammaktiq Elementary School serves the community of Baker Lake. The school has a population of approximately 270 students in a K-5 setting with a staff of 28. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.[b]Required qualifications:[/b]

Bachelor of Education degree

Teaching or principal certification acceptable for Nunavut certification

Minimum of 3 years school leadership experience [[b]Desired qualifications:[/b]

Graduate training in education

Evidence in leading effective teaching practice in the area of literacy

Experience in the development and promotion of professional learning communities

Experience in leading staff formative assessment protocols

Experience in using data analysis to support student learning

Successful northern/cross-cultural teaching experience

Computer knowledge and experience with administrative software

Experience in dealing with site-based management of school finances

Evidence of support and enhancement of bilingual school programming

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

Please note: [b]Government housing may be provided and sharing may be required.[/b]Salary and Nunavut Northern Allowance: The salary for certified applicants ranges from $83,643 prorated/annum to $131,151 prorated/annum. The Nunavut Northern Allowance for Baker Lake is $24,381 prorated/annum and a principal allowance of approximately $17,710 prorated/annum.The Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations is committed to: Promotion of the Inuktitut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit

Local control of Education

Inclusive Education Resiliency, adaptability and resourcefulness are assets to employment and northern life.Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut to be appointed to this position must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.Principals and Vice Principals are required to have a Certificate of Eligibility as a Nunavut Principal within three years of employment.Before final appointment to the new position, external applicants must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that are dated no more than six months prior to the position start date, as indicated on the competition posts. Applicants will be required to provide an acceptable CRC and VSC before a written offer will be made.Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time of application.To apply, you must e-mail your resume and cover letter (Word document or pdf file). Ensure the subject of your email states the Reference [b]RAES24257561A[/b]. Email your application to: edukivcareers@gov.nu.caThis job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) and ApplytoEducation (www.applytoeducation.com). If you are reading this on any other commercial job-posting site, it is not an authorized posting of the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Kivalliq School Operations.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.