Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools
District Principal, Indigenous Learning
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As a strong, inclusive leader and steward for public education, the District Principal is a vital member of the District Learning Team (DLT) and will work closely with the Indigenous Education Council (IEC). The successful candidate will champion justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion for all Indigenous learners. The District Principal shall work collaboratively with DLS and IEC to lead Indigenous learning district wide. They will strengthen organizational leadership, increase system capacity, and prioritize the implementation of key strategies to meet the Board’s strategic goals. In addition, the District Principal will support and provide expertise in the areas of Indigenous learning, Truth and Reconciliation and the building of a culture of collaboration to improve student engagement, wellness, and success for Indigenous learners.

The key responsibilities of District Principal include:

Supporting the learning agenda with principals and vice-principals, teachers and support staff

Helping lead the NLPS Strategic Plan and enhancing student learning through evidenced-based practices

Collaborating to support growth in the area of Indigenous Learning

Overseeing evidence-based practice informing school plans, systems, and structures

Committing to ethical decision making, life-long learning, and professionalism

Responsible for Ministry accountability reports and audit compliance

Overseeing District Indigenous staff

Overseeing the targeted Indigenous budget

Focused Responsibilities include:

Enacting a vision to build success for Indigenous students

Ongoing collaboration with the Indigenous Education Council (IEC)





Partnering with First Nations communities to develop and manage Local Education Agreements

Support the Director of Indigenous Learning in leading transformation through understanding the inter-generational impacts of colonization, in relationship with Indigenous students, families, and communities

Education and Experience
The successful candidate will bring:

A Masters’ degree in Curriculum, Leadership or Indigenous Studies (preferred), other relevant educational fields will be considered.

A valid BC teaching certificate.

A minimum of three years successful experience in formal school or district-based leadership

Proven leadership in current and innovative educational practices

Knowledge of and practical expertise in trauma informed practice, strengths-based approaches, cultural responsiveness with humility, multi-tiered supportive planning

A demonstrated commitment to ‘uy’sqwalawun.

A demonstrated commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

Key Leadership Competencies

Resilience

Systems Thinking

Passion for Education

Empathy

Growth Mindset

Innovation

Collaboration

Managerial Courage

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $157,289 – $165,947 per annum. Initial placement within the range is based on education and experience.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning community where every individual thrives, guided by the values of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion (JEDI), and the Syeyutsus Reconciliation Framework. Our 2024–2028 Strategic Plan centers on three foundational goals: Student Success, Student & Employee Wellness, and Truth & Reconciliation.

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