Description
Director of Instruction Student Services
Il stl'i kw'els spipetstexw kw'eset ite xwelmexwelh stexwlaq temxwe's ye Stó:lo mestiyexw.
Mission Public School District is located on the Traditional, Ancestral, Unsurrendered, and Shared territories of Stó:lo people, of Leq'á:mel, Semá:th, Máthxwi, Sq'éwlets and Qwó:ltl'el First Nations, stewards of this land since time immemorial.
Halq'eméylem is the language of this land and of Stó:lo ancestors. The place from where Halq'eméylem (Upriver dialect) originates is Leq'á:mel. The language comes from the land, and it has been this way since time immemorial.
Le Conseil scolaire de Mission est situé sur les terres traditionnelles, ancestrales, non cédées et partagées du peuple Stó:lo, des Premières nations, Leq'á:mel, Sema:th, Matheqwí, Sq'éwlets et Qwó:ltl'el, peuples de cette terre depuis des temps immémoriaux.
Our Values
Mission Public Schools is dedicated to providing students with an educational environment that nurtures the development of an Educated Citizen. Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley north of the Fraser Fiver, Mission is a vibrant community of over 7000 students and 1000 employees. We are committed to providing a safe, caring, equitable, and inclusive educational system for all students in our thirteen elementary schools, two middle schools, one secondary school with a distributed learning centre, an alternative learning centre, and a vocational and technical college.
Our Vision
Mission Public School students are educated global citizens who embrace diversity and are prepared for the future.
Our Mission
Mission Public School District is committed to a safe, equitable, and inclusive educational system for ALL students. Mission students benefit from our diverse community, skilled staff, natural environment, and local history. We are dedicated to honouring student voice and empowering our students to reach their potential.
SUMMARY
Mission Public Schools is seeking an innovative and progressive Director of Instruction Student Services who brings compassion, leadership, and respect to the workplace. Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, the Director of Instruction Student Services works alongside other optimistic, enthusiastic, and caring members of the District Leadership Team, working to achieve the District's strategic goals.
The incumbent coordinates inclusive education services to deliver a full range of programs for students through an evidence informed, neuroaffirming lens. This position requires an educator who has a deep commitment to truth and reconciliation with culturally responsive, strength-based approaches. Through collaboration, active listening, and a trauma informed attitude the director would work with educators, families, multidisciplinary teams, and community to provide high quality learning experiences in safe and caring environments consistently across the district's schools. Implementing an equitable allocation of accessible and inclusive services and supports, the Director endeavours to design programs that ensure student's unique gifts are fostered through their learning journey. The ideal candidate is an engaged, visionary thinker with a solid K-12 educational background and joy of learning.
THE CANDIDATE
Skills and Abilities :
Courageous Leadership
Supporting student learning across a diverse cultural and economic environment
Culturally aware, sensitive and astute, cognizant of the barriers affecting a diverse student population, including those specific to Indigenous communities in BC
Ensuring equity and leading for Truth & Reconciliation
Mutually respectful relationships in diverse environments
Collaboration with staff, students, and educational partners
Educational Leadership
Supporting accessible and inclusive classroom environments
Understanding concerns affecting students and staff, and implementing programs, policies, procedures, and supports to support learning, safety and well-being
Managerial Leadership
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborative conflict resolution skills
Concise, accurate and informative report writing skills
Ability to engage in effective dialogue with district staff, parents and other community organizations about educational issues and public schools in general
Use of technology in planning and implementation of data collection systems
Budgeting and financial programming
Exceptional problem-solving skills
E DUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Master's degree in a relevant educational field
Valid BC Teaching Certificate, in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch
A clear Criminal Record is required for this position, with a review to be updated every five (5) years.
Current and valid BC driver's license and safe driving record.
EXPERIENCE
Significant school and/or district leadership in a variety of K to 12 program areas, preferably in a public school district
OUR OFFER
This is an exempt position (non-unionized) with a comprehensive employee benefits package:
Extended medical, vision and dental
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Family Assistance Program
Teacher Pension
13 paid holidays, plus sick and vacation time
Pay range is $168,745 to $183,418. Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of qualifications and ability to meet the key requirements of the job, and consideration of internal equity comparisons.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are invited to submit their application package to Lisa Keats, Human Resources Manager on makeafuture.ca by searching Mission Public Schools. Applications should include:
Cover letter
Résumé
Relevant education
Leadership experience related to the role
Provincial and/or community involvement/committee
Recent professional development activities
Other applicable supporting documents
If shortlisted, we will request that you provide at least three professional references.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, however, applications received by December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm will be assured full consideration. Interviews will be held in person . We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
