
Position: CREE Catalyst/Interventionist
Overview of Community:
Chief Ahtahkakohp School is committed to fostering a dynamic, enriched learning environment for all students. We prioritize innovation, excellence, language, and culture development, that will empower our students in becoming tomorrow’s leaders. As we continue to expand our organization, we are seeking committed and dedicated individuals to join our team.
Position Overview:
The CREE Catalyst/Interventionist will:
• Be fluent in CREE – Plains Y dialect
• Able to read and write in SRO
• Able to lead and instruct traditional land-based skills
• Be familiar with local protocols and cultural practice
• Must be technologically literate
• Must be able to deliver differentiated instruction
• Provide support to in-school professional staff in CREE instructional improvement.
• Provide professional development activities and work with in-school staff in exploring a wide variety of CREE instructional strategies.
• Focus on specific needs of particular students where regular classroom instruction is not sufficient.
• Work with the teacher to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for each child.
Catalyst Duties
• Provide leadership and support through modeling and mentoring for teachers in planning, assessment and implementation of curriculum objectives and instructional approaches. The role is to support staff rather than to evaluate staff.
• Research best practice and provide resources appropriate for implementation of curricula.
• To encourage and facilitate innovative and creative teaching practices and resources so that concepts are taught in ways that are relevant to students.
• To enhance teacher learning and professional knowledge to facilitate changes in thinking and practices where necessary.
• In cooperation with the staff and Principal, organize the instructional Cree program of the school and provide leadership in the field of curriculum development while ensuring that provincial curriculum requirements are met.
• Provide leadership for setting a compelling and high-leveraged CREE learning focus based on evidence that it can have significant impact on teaching practices and student learning.
• Engaged collaboratively in establishing school action plans, coordinating improvement activities, and evaluating school progress in relation to the school learning focus.
Intervention Duties
• Design interventions and write lesson plans detailing methods and materials.
• Assist in the evaluation of on-going programs and make recommendations for change.
• Assist teachers and administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the school CREE program.
• Help teachers diagnose strengths/areas of improvement and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Keep parents informed as to the purposes and progress of the CREE program.
• Work with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the CREE program with the curriculum.
• Work with the classroom teacher to monitor student progress
Application Package must include:
· CRC/VSS Teaching certificate
· Resume including detailed work history and education information with three references via email to:
Diane Ahenakew, Director of Education
Email: d.ahenakew@tsec.ca
Deadline for applications: OPEN UNTIL FILLED