Teaching Principal

Position: Teaching Principal

Location: Thicket Portage School

Start Date: September 3, 2024

FTE: 1.00 FTE

Term of Employment: Permanent

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, transportation and moving expense reimbursement, subsidized housing or housing allowance and isolation allowance in qualifying communities, annual travel reimbursement, reimbursement for approved courses and more!

Thicket Portage School is located in the community of Thicket Portage Manitoba, approximately 75 kms south of Thompson by train. The school is a Nursery to Grade 8 school with 25 students, the Teaching Principal, two Teachers and five support staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education degree

Valid Manitoba Teacher's Certificate (or eligibility for)

Master's Degree in Education/Administration and/or Certificate in School Leadership would be an asset

At least five years of teaching experience and five years of administrative experience

Excellent understanding of current Manitoba Curricula and differentiated instruction

Experience with integrating Indigenous culture and land-based teaching into curriculum

Proficiency in a variety of computer applications in a network environment and experience with and understanding of school-based technology

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with Frontier School Division office staff

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively communicate with parents and the community, and foster parental involvement

Ability to work with teachers to promote and deliver inclusive schooling

Previous success with the development and implementation of short and long-term school-based plans

Experience leading innovative and alternative program delivery methods for students

Keen ability to identify and creatively solve problems

Capacity to work in and respond to a demanding, fast-paced school environment

Ability to work in partnership with community agencies

Applicants Are Required To Submit The Following

cover letter

current resume

list of three professional references including email addresses and contact numbers, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicant's performance in the applicant's current or recent assignment

Thank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the

successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)

and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at fsdnet.ca

Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.