KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK

(Northern Chiefs Tribal Council)

EDUCATION ADVISOR

Under approved policies and procedures and reporting to the KO Director of Operations, the Education Advisor will perform duties related to Local Education Advisory Services for the KO First Nations.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• To provide advisory and assistance to the First Nations which are served by Keewaytinook Okimakanak.
• Participate in reviews of services with the Education Authority at the local level in order that the Education Authority is able to evaluate and develop plans for academic readiness.
• Evaluation of school staff and curriculum taught in cooperation with the Education Authority and/or Chief and Council.
• Help communities identify their priorities with regard to the provision of educational services in the community.
• To develop training programs or workshops to assist those Education Authorities function as a board with responsibilities and priorities.
• To assist and provide advice to the Education Authorities to meet their mandate as established and all other education related matters.
• To provide reports as requested on all assigned duties.

Qualifications required:

• A graduate degree in education or equivalent experience in the classroom and education administration.
• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of First Nation in Treaty 5 and 9.
• Experience in working with boards and/or communities.
• Good working knowledge of computers, networks and educational broadband applications.
• Knowledge of First Nations digital education.
• Experience in seeking funding and developing programs to motivate first nation's students and keep them in schools.
• Good writing skills focusing on board policies, proposals and curriculum.
• An understanding of INAC funding.
• Ability to travel extensively.

Please submit your résumé and 3 written references by 4:30 pm on April 15, 2011 to:

            Hiring Committee

            Keewaytinook Okimakanak

            PO Box 340

            Balmertown, Ontario

            P0V 1C0

            Fax: 807-735-1383

            E-Mail: hiring@knet.ca