Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.

We invite application for a Temporary Full-Time Indigenous Education Services Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year. Location: Itinerant throughout the Division

School Demographics: K-12

Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate to lead the Indigenous Education Services Team in improving Indigenous student experience, fostering learning opportunities for all students, and collaborating with staff in a leadership capacity. PWPSD is looking for an individual with the skills, knowledge and understanding to supervise the Indigenous Education Services Team, and provide support to administrators, educators and support staff.

The successful candidates will require the ability to supervise a team, manage a budget, facilitate meetings, lead presentations and build resources. A Masters Degree in a related field is required. Experience working with Indigenous communities and within a school system is an asset. Candidates with an understanding of the Teacher and Leadership Quality Standards as well as the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action are encouraged to apply.

Salary range for this position is $65,605.80 to $84,124.44 annually, commensurate with education and experience. The salary is based on 1,435 hours of work per school year and is paid over 12 months. It will be prorated accordingly for assignments that start/end mid-school year. Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered at an alternate classification.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7 hrs/day for a total of 1,435 hours per school year (working schedule for this position roughly follows the school year calendar).

Applications should include: Completed ApplytoEducation profile

Cover letter

Detailed resume

A list of three references with current contact informationA current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.

Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, and Vision Benefits.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at kellielewis@pwpsd.ca or by phone at (780) 831-3077.

PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your Job Application Log. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.