The Board of Education of School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) is seeking a temporary part-time (0.715 FTE) Learning Resource Teacher effective September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at Queen Charlotte Secondary School.

Requirements:

An employment opportunity exists at Queen Charlotte Secondary School for a temporary part-time (0.572 FTE) Senior Math and Science Teacher effective September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. 

Requirements:

Port Clements Elementary School

 School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) has a vacancy for a Principal at Port Clements Elementary School effective August 1, 2012.  This school enrols approximately 40 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7, with a teaching and support staff of 5 FTE.

In addition to possessing or [...]]]> Principal Position

Port Clements Elementary School

 School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) has a vacancy for a Principal at Port Clements Elementary School effective August 1, 2012.  This school enrols approximately 40 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7, with a teaching and support staff of 5 FTE.

In addition to possessing or being eligible for a membership in the BC College of Teachers and possessing an appropriate Master’s Degree, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and qualities:

• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work collaboratively with the school community including parents, staff, students, First Nations Band Councils, and community;
• Intervention strategies and effective leadership and collaborative decision making abilities;
• Knowledge of instructional supervision practices;
• Detailed knowledge of instructional strategies and programs;
• Proven ability to provide educational leadership and to motivate students and staff;
• Working knowledge and experience of Aboriginal education;
• Working knowledge and experience with Special Needs students;
• Collaborative decision-making and management style;
• Knowledge of Safe Schools initiatives, coupled with successful experience.

Interested applicants are encouraged to forward a resume, statement of philosophy and at least three professional references by 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 to:

Human Resources

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii)

PO Box 69

Village of Queen Charlotte, BC V0T 1S0

Fax:  (250)559-8849; Email: ssansome@sd50.bc.ca

The District appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Board of Education of School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) is seeking a temporary part-time (0.715 FTE) Learning Resource Teacher effective September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at Queen Charlotte Secondary School.

Requirements:

An employment opportunity exists at Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School for a continuing part-time (0.8 FTE) Haida Language and Culture Teacher effective September 1, 2012. 

Requirements:

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

HAIDA GWAII

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Temporary Education Assistant

Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School

START DATE:                                      May 14, 2012 to June 28, 2012

SALARY:                                               $23.09 per hour; $24.37 per hour with recognized formal Education Assistant training

HOURS OF WORK:                           Five (5) hours [...]]]> BOARD OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

HAIDA GWAII

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Temporary Education Assistant

Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School

START DATE:                                      May 14, 2012 to June 28, 2012

SALARY:                                               $23.09 per hour; $24.37 per hour with recognized formal Education Assistant training

HOURS OF WORK:                           Five (5) hours per day; Five (5) days per week

The Education Assistant performs a variety of duties related to working with students and the preparation of teaching materials.  This position works under the supervision of the Principal and will in the course of duties take direction from individual teachers.

Qualifications:

• Preferred one (1) year of formal training beyond secondary graduation, preferably focusing on Special Education or Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the exploration and discussion of information with internal contacts.
• Ability to use judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and task analysis techniques desirable.
• Working knowledge of and experience in Aboriginal education.
• Basic skills in computer operations.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as photocopier, audio-visual equipment, typewriter, laminator and binding machine.

Please forward applications to:

Human Resources

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii)

PO Box 69

Village of Queen Charlotte, BC V0T 1S0

Facsimile:  (250) 559-8849

E-mail:  ssansome@sd50.bc.ca

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to qualified applicants with Haida ancestry.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

HAIDA GWAII

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Continuing Education Assistant

Queen Charlotte Secondary School

START DATE:                                      As soon as possible

SALARY:                                               $23.09 per hour; $24.37 per hour with recognized formal Education Assistant training

HOURS OF WORK:                           Five and one half hours per [...]]]> BOARD OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

HAIDA GWAII

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Continuing Education Assistant

Queen Charlotte Secondary School

START DATE:                                      As soon as possible

SALARY:                                               $23.09 per hour; $24.37 per hour with recognized formal Education Assistant training

HOURS OF WORK:                           Five and one half hours per day (5.5); Five (5) days per week

The Education Assistant performs a variety of duties related to working with students and the preparation of teaching materials.  This position works under the supervision of the Principal and will in the course of duties take direction from individual teachers.

Qualifications:

• Preferred one (1) year of formal training beyond secondary graduation, preferably focusing on Special Education or Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to work with severely handicapped students in an instructional setting.
• Ability to interact with a student on a daily basis in one-on-one situations.
• Ability to provide toiletry assistance to a female student.
• Experience working with an autistic student on an individual basis is desirable.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the exploration and discussion of information with internal contacts.
• Ability to use judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and task analysis techniques desirable.
• Basic skills in computer operations.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as photocopier, audio-visual equipment, typewriter, laminator and binding machine.

Due to the specific nature of the assignment, applications will be received from female candidates only.  Please forward applications to:

Human Resources

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii)

PO Box 69

Village of Queen Charlotte, BC V0T 1S0

Facsimile:  (250) 559-8849

E-mail:  ssansome@sd50.bc.ca

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to qualified applicants with Haida ancestry.

Co-launching his first social enterprise in elementary school- a local bottle recycling venture- Joseph Lavoie is motivated to use business for creating positive social change. A recent double [...]]]> Joseph Lavoie: Investing in Social Good
Part 4 of the “Made on Haida Gwaii” Series
May 3, 2012
By April Dutheil

Co-launching his first social enterprise in elementary school- a local bottle recycling venture- Joseph Lavoie is motivated to use business for creating positive social change. A recent double major graduate in Finance and Business Management from the University of Northern British Columbia, Joseph recounts his role as co-founder of Joe’s Bottle Depot as a catalyzing factor in his entrepreneurial journey. Over 15 years later, Joe’s Bottle Depot continues to foster sustainability and cleaner streets on Haida Gwaii.

Recognized as an emerging leader and social change-maker, Joseph was honoured as one of Canada’s Top 20 Under Twenty by Youth in Motion in 2005. A budding entrepreneur, Joseph has worked on a number of non-profit and for-profit ventures including serving as President of Volunteer Prince George, an organization which supports volunteers and the growth of local community service initiatives.

Although some regard formal education as unnecessary for entrepreneurism, Joseph views graduating university as a worthwhile experience, “I think everyone should have the opportunity to attend- it gives you a different perspective on life,” he says. Striving to maintain a balanced lifestyle, Joseph has excelled in varsity and indoor soccer, even playing a memorable game against the Vancouver Whitecaps!

“I was lucky to grow up in an environment where individuals could really shine- I had quite a bit of opportunity to do things that most kids didn’t,” says Joseph when reflecting on his Haida Gwaii upbringing. “I was pretty blessed to be sheltered from the mainstream negativity of the outside world,” he says. Although many individuals from the islands have excelled, Joseph points out what was missing for youth, “I would’ve liked more opportunities for youth leadership while growing up,” he says.

Joseph acknowledges his father as a central role model and mentor in his life. “With only a grade nine education, my Dad is self-taught in all aspects. When I bring him [business] topics he can explain them to me because he understands,” Joseph says.

Strategy-focused, Joseph is mindful of the tools that young entrepreneurs need to develop, “Building a foundation now will help me to make less mistakes and improve my future work,” he says. To strengthen his toolbox of business skills Joseph works as a Business Advisor for TD Bank, “I see statements from start-ups to large companies and deal with social enterprises to business accounts,” says Joseph.

Although eager to make his way in the entrepreneurial world Joseph says that working as a Business Advisor has offered a valuable glance into corporate life, “It’s been tough because you’re not your own boss- implementing change is a much slower process.”

For Joseph the bigger picture includes getting back into business, “The North has so many different opportunities- eventually I want to get to a point where I’m back in business and investing in innovative and interesting things,” he says – noting the importance of environmental and green energy projects. Another future goal, Joseph hopes to become politically engaged, “You never know what role you can come into – I could see myself giving back in a political or board membership role,” he says.

Age: 26
Current location: Fort St. John
Philosophy: Use the money you make to give back to society, that is the real role of a business person.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lavoiejoseph
Twitter: @lavoie101

(Haida Gwaii)

Invitation to Tender

Custodial Contract for:

Port Clements Elementary School, Port Clements, BC

The Board of Education of School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) invites [...]]]> The Board of Education of School District No. 50

(Haida Gwaii)

Invitation to Tender

Custodial Contract for:

• Port Clements Elementary School, Port Clements, BC

The Board of Education of School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) invites qualified bidders to submit tenders for the custodial contract for the Port Clements Elementary School, to the School Board Administration Office attention Mr. Angus Wilson, Superintendent/Secretary Treasurer, 107-3^rd Avenue, PO Box 69, Queen Charlotte, BC, V0T 1S0, up to 2:00 p.m. on May 25, 2012.  Alternatively, tenders may be delivered to the School Board Administration Office by fax at 250-559-8849, up to the stipulated time.  Late tenders will not be accepted.

Tender documents, including Instructions to Bidders and the Bid Form, can be picked up at the School Board Administration Office.  By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to comply with and be bound by all the terms of the tender, as described in this invitation and the tender documents.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

HAIDA GWAII

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Kyahlgwa Sk’aadga/E School/Akyaa Aanii Gee Gideed Sannuu Gin Tl’a Skat’aang

Sandspit, BC

START DATE:                                      September 4, 2012

SALARY:                                               $23.09 per hour; $24.37 per hour with recognized formal Special Education Assistant training

HOURS OF WORK:                           [...]]]> BOARD OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

HAIDA GWAII

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Kyahlgwa Sk’aadga/E School/Akyaa Aanii Gee Gideed Sannuu Gin Tl’a Skat’aang

Sandspit, BC

START DATE:                                      September 4, 2012

SALARY:                                               $23.09 per hour; $24.37 per hour with recognized formal Special Education Assistant training

HOURS OF WORK:                           Three (3) hours per day; Five (5) days per week

This position may be bid on by qualified employees with existing appointments where the total number of hours worked will be a minimum of four (4) hours and a maximum of seven (7) hours per day; this caveat is without prejudice or precedence.  These combined hours must be able to be scheduled to meet the school’s organizational requirements.

The Special Education Assistant performs a variety of duties related to working with students and the preparation of teaching materials.  This position works under the supervision of the Principal and will in the course of duties take direction from individual teachers.

Qualifications:

• Preferred one (1) year of formal training beyond secondary graduation, preferably focusing on Special Education or Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the exploration and discussion of information with internal contacts.
• Ability to use judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and task analysis techniques desirable.
• Working knowledge of and experience in Aboriginal education.
• Basic skills in computer operations.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as photocopier, audio-visual equipment, typewriter, laminator and binding machine.

Please forward applications to:

Human Resources

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii)

PO Box 69

Village of Queen Charlotte, BC V0T 1S0

Facsimile:  (250) 559-8849

E-mail:  ssansome@sd50.bc.ca

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to qualified applicants with Haida ancestry.