Location: Kateri SchoolAbout Kahnawà:ke Education CenterThe mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.
Position Summary The main purpose of the Associate Principal role is to support the Principal in the leadership and management of the school consistent with its philosophy, mission, values, and goals while providing professional support to all staff members and students.
Key Responsabilities
- To assist in developing, implementing and evaluating the school’s mission, goals and program objectives.
- To supervise and evaluate the social, emotional, personal and physical development of students by implementing a student management program based on a Response to Intervention model.
- To assist in establishing the annual master schedule for instructional programs.
- To involve teachers, peers and parents in resolving student management situations with an emphasis on conflict resolution and peer mediation
- To supervise, develop and implement with staff, parents and community organizations a balanced educational, cultural and recreational student activities programs to enhance quality of student life and excellence in student participation
- To keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement in line with the school’s values and vision.
- To participate in the general administration of the Kahnawà:ke school system and complete in a timely manner required reports and all other paperwork for appropriate personnel.
- To assist in managing school budgets and prioritizing fiscal needs based on those budgets.
- To assist in recruiting, supervising and evaluating all personnel who are associated with the Student Services Team.
- To supervise, guide, mentor, support and evaluate the Student Services team of the school in conjunction with the Student Services and Family Engagement Coordinator
- To develop short-term and long-term goals for the Student Services team and school in conjunction with the Student Services and Family Engagement Coordinator.
Education, Knowledge & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience and/or counseling experience
- Special Education Training and experience an asset
- Administration experience an asset and/or willing to enroll in Educational Leadership training
- Knowledge of the Kanien’kehá:ka culture, and socio-economic issues.
- Knowledge of school curriculum, procedures, standards, resources, and facilities
- Knowledge of effective student management techniques, including crisis management, conflict resolution and peer mediation
- Complete proficiency in English language.
- Proficiency in Kanien’kéha language and French language is an asset