Teacher Principal

Lhoosk'uz Dene Nation – Job Posting

Position

Teacher Principal

Posting Date

April 7, 2025

Closing Date

until the role is filled.

Probationary Period

3 Months

Work Week

Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Salary

• Base salary of $80,000 per year,
• Remote and Rural School Allowance of $500 per instructional month.
• $1000 per instructional month bonus to cover the extra responsibilities of the Principal role.

Benefits

• Teacherage - A furnished house with utilities in the community.
• Weekly round-trip vehicle mileage from Kluskus IR1 to the Quesnel Band Office, or use of a company vehicle for this trip and for school trips.
• Weekend hotel accommodations in Quesnel, with accommodation in Prince George once per month.
• Access comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pension benefits.

Supervisor

Band Administrator

The Teaching Principal will lead our small, rural school, providing a tailored educational experience for a diverse group of 2 to 5 students. In this dual role, you will serve as the primary educator while managing daily school operations and support staff. The Teaching Principal will be in charge of creating a personalized, inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of our students.

You will work closely with the Lhoosk'uz Dené community, families, and external partners to foster a nurturing, innovative, and safe learning environment. You will manage the day-to-day running of the school, including ensuring that it is operational for the beginning of each school term, with a functional facility, necessary materials and supplies, and appropriate staff in place. This position is on site and will require you to be in the Kluskus community Monday through Friday.

The Teaching Principal position is renewed on an annual basis subject to the completion of a performance review and adequate financial resources available to support the position.

• Design and implement a personalized curriculum that addresses the academic and social needs of the students.
• Conduct assessments to identify individual student needs and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
• Plan and deliver lessons across various subjects, ensuring content is engaging, inclusive, and aligned with BC Ministry of Education guidelines.
• Provide targeted interventions, particularly in literacy and numeracy, to support students requiring additional assistance.

• Ensure the school is operational and safe at the beginning of each term, maintaining a functional facility with necessary supplies and staff.
• Oversee daily school operations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students.
• Collaborate with support staff to coordinate resources and services for students needing additional assistance.
• Implement and monitor protocols for privacy, safety, and critical incident management to protect students and staff.
• Provide monthly reports for the LDN Leadership which includes updates on the school's spending and finances, how school programs are progressing, data regarding student achievement and attendance, and personnel matters requiring serious attention.
• Manage the school budget, establish timetables, oversee general discipline, ensure school safety, oversee the maintenance of school records, documentation, and correspondence to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Build strong relationships with students, families, elders, and the Lhoosk'uz Dené community to foster a collaborative educational environment.
• Act as a presentable and professional frontline contact for all inquiries and communications pertaining to departmental responsibilities.
• Facilitate workshops and community engagement…