School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial. THE ORGANIZATION KAMLOOPS-THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT Located in the stunning surroundings of BC’s interior, the Kamloops-Thompson School District serves approximately 16,000 students, including 2,700 students of Indigenous ancestry, in 49 schools. Our District is dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive of the diversity of their entire learning community.

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Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, sports academies, trades programs, a K-12 fine arts school, and an elementary science and technology school across 35 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school, one alternate education program, one continuing education program, and one Provincial Online Learning school.

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No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is located on the territory of the Secwépemc Nation and serves seven local bands and the Métis Nation in a large geographical area. For more information about our school district please visit THE CHANCE ASSISTANT MANAGER – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM HOMESTAY Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Manager of International Student Program (ISP) Homestay for School District No. This is a full-time exempt position starting at $72,764 per year.

The position will include some evening and weekend work.

The International Student

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Homestay Assistant Manager will work closely with the ISP team, under the direction of the District Principal – International Education, to effectively work with the ISP Homestay Manager to manage the operational components of the International Student Homestay Program. Promoting the Homestay Program and the value of International Student Programs in the community Overseeing and working with the School District No. Working with the Homestay Manager to design, maintain, and revise homestay family application and selection processes, contracts/agreements, a homestay family handbook, records, student handbook, student placement processes and homestay profiles to meet program, district, and governmental needs and requirements and to reduce and mitigate risk Supporting the vetting and selection process for homestays (including reviewing applications, facilitating Criminal Record Checks, home visits, and collecting other relevant information) Assisting with making homestay placements for all programming, including summer school Maintaining the homestay component of the True North database Providing regular communication to homestay families through multiple formats (True North, email, text, phone, newsletters,



in person meetings) Manage the process for students receiving permission to travel outside of the Kamloops area Providing orientation to new families and ongoing in-service training and education for returning homestay families Support homestay families and students with the coordination of medical plans and assist in hospital visits, including medical claims Attending meetings as requested by the District Principal – International Student Program Availability for evening and weekend on-call duties, including at times monitoring the emergency phone Perform all related duties as assigned by the District Principal – International Education, Assistant Superintendent responsible for International Education, and the ISP Homestay Manager Post secondary degree, certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working with international students and demonstrated cross cultural understanding and sensitivity Demonstrated organizational and management skills including the ability to meet deadlines Ability to use standard office equipment, proficiency with MS Office, database programs and administrative software Fluency in spoken and written English Ability to work extended hours, weekends and evenings as required School District No.

All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

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