Education Director

Blind River

Education, Executive and Management

POSTED: 16 months ago

Mississauga First Nation

4300

September 19, 2023

Full Time , Temporary

Position: Education Director
Accountability: Director of Operations
Salary: $84,314 - $95,813
Employment Status: 2 years contract
Hours of Work: 32 hrs/week
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I

The Education Director will perform the following duties:
- Develop annual work plan of education services.
- Engage the community in the development of programs and services.
- Develop, negotiate, and monitor approved education service agreements.
- Coordinate annual graduation ceremony.
- Coordinate inclusion of language and culture in education programs and services.
- Develop programs and services to ensure student success and to improve education levels of community members.
- Coordinate transportation services for secondary and elementary school students.
- Coordinate summer student employment program.
- Coordinate student special needs and other counselling for students.
- Supervise, coach and direct education staff.
- Coordinate staff team meetings and development of staff work plans.
- Monitor employee performance and conduct performance reviews.
- Monitor attendance and address any issues.
- Coordinate staff development and address staff training needs.
- Participate in Hiring Committees when applicable.
- Ensure orientation of new staff.
- Follow personnel policies in administration of staff issues.
- Develop annual education budgets with input from education and administration staff.
- Monitor budgets and develop a system to track expenses.
- Follow finance policy in administration of education department finances.
- In collaboration with the Director of Operations, negotiate with government agencies for education funding.
- Develop education policies and procedures for approval and implementation.
- Monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Revise policies and procedures when required.
- Prepare and submit proposals for funding and/or enhanced education services.
- Coordinate the Education Committee meetings; Provide advice and assistance to the Education Committee.
- Ensure completion of administration tasks as required.
- Prepare reports, briefing notes and correspondence as required.
- Prepared an annual work plan and monthly report to supervisor.
- Establish work priorities, delegate work when applicable and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed.

The Education Director will possess the following qualifications, skills, experiences, and attributes:
- Post-secondary degree in Education or Business Administration field.
- Three (3) year experience managing programs, finances, and human resources.
- Experience working with schools and school boards.
- Experience writing proposals, policies, procedures, and reports.
- Experience working in a First Nation or Aboriginal organization preferred.
- Experience working with Aboriginal people, organizations and communities, management, and financial accounting experience.
- Must have Class G Ontario Driver's License in good standing and be able to travel.
- Must be able to meet deadlines, work flexible hours and/or attend emergency situations.
- Knowledge of government departments/ agencies dealing with First Nation Schools.
- Knowledge of education issues at the First Nation and Regional level.
- Knowledge of Mississauga First Nation programs and services.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
- Strong leadership skills
- Demonstrated financial management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent computer skills with MS Office software.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.