Job descriptionSchool District 60 (Peace River North) The Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education serves as the District’s lead strategist and advocate for Indigenous student success. In this 1.0 FTE leadership role you will bridge provincial mandates with local community needs, ensuring that the academic, social, and cultural journey of every Indigenous learner is supported with integrity, vision, and systemic accountability.
Reporting to the Director of Instruction.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Policy: Direct the creation and implementation of programs fulfilling the Indigenous Education Targeted Funding Policy and Form 1701 Instruction, including developing cultural initiatives, academic interventions, and robust social‑emotional supports.
Agreements & Equity Oversight: Support implementation and monitoring of Local Education Agreements (LEAs) and the District’s Equity in Action Plan, ensuring systemic barriers are identified and addressed to improve outcomes for Indigenous learners.
Indigenous Learning & Inclusion: Support schools and staff in meaningfully including local First Nations knowledge, protocols, and histories in learning and professional development.
Advocacy & Student Agency: Foster school cultures where Indigenous students have a clear sense of voice, agency, and leadership opportunities.
System Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for Indigenous rights‑holders and key stakeholders, working in partnership with Community Liaisons to strengthen relationships with families and with local First Nations and Metis communities.
Staff Mentorship: Provide guidance to Indigenous Education staff and support all district personnel in meeting their professional obligations to Indigenous learners, specifically regarding Standard 9.
Provincial Reporting: Manage all necessary liaison and reporting requirements with the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Professional Attributes & Qualifications
Core Competencies: Must possess strong communication and organizational skills, manage complex projects, and work effectively with a range of stakeholders. Demonstrate relational leadership by building trust, fostering collaboration, and maintaining respectful, responsive relationships across school and district communities.
Interpersonal Excellence: Possess high‑level intrapersonal skills and a reflective practice for navigating sensitive community contexts and leading with empathy and self‑awareness.
Professional Standing: Valid BC Teaching Certificate and a clear criminal record check.
Educational Background: A Master of Education degree or other relevant Master’s degree.
Pedagogical Excellence: Demonstrated success in classroom teaching and a proven track record of supporting Indigenous learners.
Cultural Depth: Comprehensive knowledge of local First Nations and Indigenous communities, including histories, protocols, and contemporary realities, paired with strong community connections.
Systemic Commitment: Visible commitment to the Professional Standards for BC Educators and a personal track record of ongoing learning regarding Indigenous peoples and reconciliation.
Compensation
Current annual salary range is $135,767 – $141,241.
Competitive benefits plan.
Contact Information
Carleen Andrews, Director of Instruction – (250) 262‑6017 or email candrews@prn.bc.ca.
School District 60: 10112 105 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4.
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