Principal

The Delores D. Echum Composite School (DDECS) invites applications from qualified Principals to commence employment for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a First Nations school located in northern Ontario, in western James Bay, with an enrollment of 130+ students in Grades 7-12. The school is in Moose Cree First Nation on Moose Factory Island, with a population of over 3,000, and is accessible by boat during the open-water season and by ice road in the winter.QUALIFICATIONSØ    Provincial Certification as a Principal with completion of Parts 1 & 2Ø    Current registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)Ø    Experience and qualifications in Intermediate and Secondary GradesØ    Qualifications in Special Education, and/or Reading/Writing, and/or Math are an assetØ    Knowledge of best practices in instructional strategies, assessment and evaluation and the improvement of student achievement in schoolsØ    Knowledge of First Nations Intermediate/Secondary Education programs, policy, and initiativesØ    School leadership and supervisory experience with ability to inspire and motivate staff while fostering a collaborative team environmentØ    Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsØ    Excellent organizational and administrative skillsØ    Excellent budgeting, financial planning, and resource management skills Ø    Excellent analytical and negotiation skillsØ    Proven digital and technology skillsØ    Ability to speak the Cree Language as assetØ    Dedication to school learning philosophy