Indigenous Student Success Lead

GSSD invites applications for Indigenous Student Success Lead: Columbia SchoolGSSD is committed to providing an equitable education that benefits all learners and is inclusive of Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures, and languages within environments, policies, and procedures. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, diversity, learning, perseverance, and responsibility ensure 'Students Come First' and 'Learning Without Limits...Achievement For All.' GSSD commits to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous partners by acknowledging our shared history and building a brighter future together.    Contract details: Temporary - 1.0 FTE  Term: To commence August 25, 2025 and expire June 26, 2026 For a complete job description please access the following link: https://www.gssd.ca/download/425154The role will have a focus on:Educational LeadershipBuilding capacity among teachers to increase student engagement through culturally responsive pedagogy.Knowledge of current educational programming and curricula and understanding how programs connect to one another across subject areas and grade levels.Knowledge and ability to access, share and promote a wide range and variety of instructional and assessment approaches, resources, and technologies in support of Indigenous students and traditional ways of knowing.Analyzing school-specific assessment data to develop and recommend targeted interventions to improve Indigenous student achievement.Assist in the planning and delivery of instruction and assessment including professional development and professional learning communities.Supporting transitions of FNMI students between elementary and high school as well as between high school and post-secondary or the workforce.Working closely with the Indigenous Community Worker in the celebration and recognition of cultural activities in the school. The successful applicant will have the following leadership skills, knowledge, abilities, and educational background:Education :Bachelor of EducationMust hold or be eligible for a Saskatchewan Professional A Teaching CertificateExperience with and understanding of: Curriculum, Instruction and AssessmentExperience:Experience working with Indigenous students and families;Experience working with Elders;A deep understanding of Indigenous Culture; andFamiliar with community programming and other social, physical, and mental supports available in the community. Salary & Benefits: In accordance with the current Saskatchewan Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement This position is designated for qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below. Diversity Groups:  Indigenous persons (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)Selection Procedure: Your eligibility to be considered for this position will based on the information in your resume.  Accordingly, you must clearly specify and clarify the qualifications you have that match the qualifications required.  Please ensure that you provide Supervisory references and their contact information, including email addresses. Applicants not currently working for GSSD will be required to submit a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check acceptable to the Board of Education prior to offer of employment.  The Good Spirit School Division strives to provide a safe, caring, and welcoming schools for children.  Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in each of our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan.  Our values of belonging, respect, responsibility, learning, diversity and perseverance ensure "Students Come First" and "Learning Without Limits . . . Achievement For All."