Principal - Term

Department Information

Dehcho Divisional Education Council

Welcome to Dehcho!

Dehcho means "big river" - the Dene name for the Mackenzie River. In the Dehcho region, where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you'll find some of the grandest displays of the North's natural beauty.

Here,mountains rise to unclimbable heights, waterfalls roar between colossal canyons, and the big river runs past communities where traditional living remains vibrant and thriving. Big River.Big Mountains.Big Hearts.

Job Information

Principal, Deh Gah School
Fort Providence, Northwest Territories

Deh Gah School is a JK-12 school located in beautiful Fort Providence. Deh Gah School has approximately 120 students from JK-12. Our rigorous academic and cultural programs are complemented by a variety of athletic and after school programs including soccer, traditional games, basketball, fitness club, cooking club and archery club.

The Principal is required to provide leadership to staff and work with the District Education Authority. The incumbent is responsible for all administrative duties and reporting that are required by the Council and the Department of Education Culture and Employment.

Like all Principal positions in the DDEC, this is a term position. The length of the term is determined by the District Education Authority (1 to 5 years)

Candidates making an application for this Principal position will have:
¿ N.W.T. Professional Teaching Certificate (or be eligible for);
¿ N.W.T. Principal Certification (or must have completed or be willing to complete the Education Leadership Program);
¿ A minimum of five years experience teaching at various levels;
¿ Demonstrated successful educational leadership experience;
¿ Ability to successfully use technology including school-based applications for attendance and student demographics;
¿ Experience in cross-cultural and multi-grade classrooms;
¿ Experience in Inclusive Schooling leadership;
¿ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
¿ Superior administrative and organizational skills.

Additional education, including a master¿s degree in education, principal and other
additional leadership qualifications from other provinces and territories, and experience
teaching and leading with BC Curriculum are considered assets.

GNWT Inquiries

Application Procedure:

We invite applicants to submit their professional portfolio by email to [email protected]

Please include the following:
¿ Cover letter (2 pages or less), resume (maximum 2 pages) and 3 professional references, including current supervisor
¿ Statements of Leadership and Learning in each of these domains:
a) Instructional Leadership (one page)
b) Interpersonal Leadership (one page)
¿ Your most recent professional performance appraisal

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility to be given priority consideration under the GNWT¿s Affirmative Action Policy.

A criminal record and vulnerable sector check is a prerequisite to employment.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council provides a smoke-free work environment and supports Affirmative Action candidates.

For further information about Echo Dene School, please visit the website here:
https://www.ddec.ca/schools/echo-dene-school/

For further information about the Principal position, please contact
Laura Ganyo, Superintendent
[email protected]