Keewaytinook Okimakanak

About Keewaytinook Okimakanak

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE) services the following First Nation schools in remote locations in Northwestern Ontario: · Wasaho Cree Nation School, Fort Severn · Deer Lake First Nation School, Deer Lake · Keewaywin First Nation School, Keewaywin · Ahgwahbuush Memorial School, Poplar Hill · Victoria Linklater Memorial School, North Spirit Lake · Working in close corroboration with McDowell Lake First Nation, KiHS, KOSSS and K-Net Services KOBE is a forward-thinking First Nations school board with 2 board offices, comprised of 18 staff and approximately 1100 elementary and secondary students. Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education is currently searching for a Director of Education to provide leadership in the management and operation of its Education Programs, to support the development and implementation of KOBE procedures and policies as the Board expands programming. The Director of Education will implement educational initiatives at the Board level as well as community level. In joining the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education, the Director of Education will remain focused on excellent outcomes for students: this includes keeping both student wellness and high student achievement at the forefront of their work. The KOBE Director of Education will be required to work collaboratively with all KOBE partner communities and staff to ensure full delivery of duties outlined below. This position will be based out of the KOBE office in Balmertown, Sioux Lookout or Thunder Bay, Ontario, where the Education Director will be available to provide first and second level services to the five First Nation Schools and other KOBE offices. Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to: · To work with the KO community educational programs as required in funding agreements; · To work on activities as directed by the KO Board of Education; · Managing and supervising all KOBE, KiHS and KOSSS managers and staff; · Participating in reviews of services with the Education Authorities at the local level in order that the Education Authority can evaluate and develop plans for future programming; · Helping communities identify their priorities regarding the provision of educational services in the community; · Travelling extensively to all KOBE partner communities to help share the vision and strategic plan with communities; · Assist with implementing and evaluating KOBE and communities work plans such as School and Program Evaluations and Strategic Plan Development; · To help roll out programming such at NTIP and certification programs in collaboration with other education institutes; · To work as part of a KOBE Senior Administrative team; · To provide reports to the Board as requested on all assigned duties. Qualifications and Skills: · A University degree, preferably in education; · A minimum of five years experience in management and administration; · Strong communications, public relations, interpersonal, planning, organizational and strong leadership skills; · Proven ability to lead initiatives from planning to execution and follow up; · Effective Public Relations and Public speaking skills; · Exceptional interpersonal skills; · Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement independently; · Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to First Nations education; · Knowledge of First Nations education issues; · Significant knowledge and understanding of Keewaytinook Okimakanak peoples’ cultures, traditions, issues and communities; · English is essential and fluency in Cree or Ojibway or Oji-Cree required. Other Requirements: · Ability to travel frequently; · Valid G Class license; · Able to work flexible hours; · Criminal Reference Check required. Accountability: The Director of Education will be directly accountable to the Board of Directors and is accountable to the Chiefs of Keewaytinook Okimakanak. Remuneration: Salary will be based on level of education and years of experience as it relates to placement on KO Education Grid. Applicants interested in this position are welcome to submit their resume and cover letter with three recent employment references (including a letter of permission for KOBE to contact these references) to the email indicated. KOBE would like to thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Company Size: 51 - 250

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