ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)

The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the Texelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe.
We are Culturally Centered, Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package, RSP matching up to 8%, 3 weeks' vacation upon completion of probationary period, and many other benefits.

Deadline for Applications:Open until filled.

POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Lead Teacher/Special Education teacher isexpectedtooversee,inaccordancewiththeMinistryofEducationguidelines,curriculumforgrade K4, K5,1,2, 3 and 4 classrooms, monitorthe Secwepemc instruction andcurriculum and assist in itsdelivery and implement the Special Education Program.The Lead Teacher/Special Educationwill ensurethatthe Little Chiefs Primary School (LCPS) adapts and follows the School District #27 school calendar which outlines the number of instructional days for that calendar year. The candidate will develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student.All LCPS staff directly report to the Lead Teacher/Special Education.

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Probation Period

3 months from the date of hire.

Education Required

• CurrentBCCollegeofTeachersFullPracticing Certificate.
• Bachelorof Education.
• Valid First Aid,CPR
• Management experience

Experience Required

• A minimum of 3 years or more experience working with children, youth with diverse learning and in a management/supervisor role.

Overtime Status

Non-exempt.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Teacher

1. Monitors and maintains budgets related specifically to LCPS.
2. Responsible for meeting the criteria and obligations of the 5-year certification process with FNSA/FNESC.
3. Responsible for meeting the criteria and obligations of the nominal roll documentation.
4. Responsible for meeting the criteria and obligations of the reciprocal tuition.
5. Deliver the Ministry of Education Primary Curriculum starting at K5.
6. Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom and school.
7. Collaborate with the Ministry of Education, the First Nation Schools Association, and the First Nations Education Steering Committee regarding program delivery.
8. Collaborate with development of Secwepemctsin curriculum and implementation.
9. Consult with parent(s)/caregivers on a regular and timely basis.
10. Advocate for the education of the children and families.
11. Develop, maintain and implement Little Chiefs Primary School proposals and reports for program enhancement and delivery.

Special Education Lead

1. Complete and submit the SEP proposal workplan in September on the SEP portal and complete Interim and Final reports
2. Acquire parental consent for SEP services i.e.: speech and language, occupational therapy.
3. Complete the SEP services contract to the Education Director for required signatures.
4. Develop schedules for specialists, i.e.: pathologists etc. to work with students.
5. Assess student needs and if necessary, assist with the development of an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
6. Student intervention will occur on an as needed basis and a schedule will be developed with teachers.
7. Responsible for benchmark testing and reporting occurs three times/year and reports results to teachers.
8. Benchmark testing is reported on the ALO portal and the results are printed and reported to teachers.
9. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SEP program.
10. Consult with parent(s)/caregivers on a regular and timely basis.

Bus Program

1. Establish performance standards and supervise operational care, service, and maintenance of bus within the department and implement policies and procedures including changes. Establishes all regular bus routes, schedules and stops and maintain routing software to develop route maps for drivers, school, etc. as appropriate.
2. Ensure to book community bus for Class 2 or Class 4 substitute bus drivers.
3. Ensure insurance, maintenance schedule and work orders or addressed in a timely manner.
4. Ensures the daily Inspection Reports are completed and filed on a bi-weekly basis.
5. Ensure the annual inspection is completed and comply with regulations and appointments.
6. Ensures all recalls received by WLFN are adhered to immediately.
7. Responsible for updating and ensuring the school bus drivers binders are always in the school bus and that it is reviewed with a substitute driver prior to their first bus run.
8. Ensures daily inspections are completed for vandalism, damage, and inventory of first aid kits, and fire extinguishers.
9. Responsible for working with the bus driver to evaluate the safety of road conditions during inclement weather.

Human Resources and Administration

1. Works with Human Resources (HR) for the recruitment, orientation, performance review and development of LCPS staff.
   
2. Works with Human Resources (HR) for the recruitment, orientation, performance review and development of LCPS Special Education Contractors.
3. Schedules staff for daily, weekly, and monthly routines, provides training and helps troubleshoot difficult tasks or issues.
4. Ensures employee compliance with WLFN policies and procedures.
5. Coordinates and leads staff meetings, sets the agenda, provides minutes and clearly communicates WLFN information to all staff.
6. Keeps the Director of Education informed of sensitive and important issues and events including but not limited to HR staffing concerns, budget, funding and expenditures.
7. Ensure there is a system of checks and balances for the maintenance of accurate and confidential files and records; comply with reporting requirements.
8. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Williams Lake First Nation.
9. Contributes to the WLFNs ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.

The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We thank all those individuals who applied. Given the large number of applicants we receive for our job postings, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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