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LESIA UKRAINKA

UKRAINIAN SCHOOL OF OTTAWA

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

THE DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES

 

 

The  Lesia  Ukrainka Ukrainian School  (LUS) is seeking an individual to fill the position of Director of the Program of Studies2- for 20 2023 school year.

 

        SCHOOL'S MANDATE

     The goal of the Lesia  Ukrainka  Ukrainian_cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ School  (LUS)  is to promote and support the learning of the Ukrainian language, 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Ukrainian culture and traditions,  and subjects related to  Ukraine.   LUS    provides weekly   Ukrainian language learning opportunities for elementary school children and preschoolers on Saturday mornings throughout the academic school year, hosted within the framework of the  International Language  Program of the  Conseil des  -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Écoles  Catholiques de  Langue  Française du Centre-Est.

 

      ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES

    Working  in  close  collaboration_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ with  the  Parent  Committee  and  instructors .

Preparing   the  program    of studies,  with_cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ advance    approval  of  the_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Parent Committee  and  instructors,  and  overseeing_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ the  subsequent delivery of said  program, including the  acquisition and/or  procurement of_cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d _ relevant resource materials to support learning;

     Administering   recruitment   and_cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ staffing  processes   for  the  engagement of instructors_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ or other support staff to the  LUS, with  the  input and sign-off  of the  Parent Committee;

     Overseeing   and   supporting _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ the  day-to-day   efforts of instructors,  including attending_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ to  all  relevant  staff  management  issues, as well  as  managing relationships between staff, families, students and instructors;

     Being  present  at_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ the  school  each  week  for  the_cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ entire  duration  of  classes (including  online_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ school),  and  ensuring that  appropriate arrangements are  in place to appoint replacement instructors in the un expected event of instructor absence; 

     Ensuring  sufficient  supervision_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ of  students and the  monitoring of the  overall learning environment throughout the  LUS school year_cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ in adherence with school board and Ministry of Education security and safety policies and procedures;

      Supervising the efforts of volunteers and any other guest visitors participating in LUS activities;

     Maintaining ongoing effective communication with the day school which serves as the hosting premises for the LUS;

     Serving as a community role model by reinforcing Canadian values of respect and  tolerance_cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ for  others,  as  well  as_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ encouraging  harmonious  co-existence  among students, staff and parents within the LUS;

     Establishing and maintaining communication with parents regarding school life, the  school _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_  calendar   of  learning   and _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ associated   events,   relevant   policies  and procedures, as well as behavior and attendance issues;

     Serving as the  key liaison for  LUS with_cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ the  International Language Program office/municipal  school  especially in the Ministry of Education and such board matters such as the accreditation of the program of studies, approval and funding of the program, and the selection of texts and supplementary materials;

      Providing progress reports to the Parent Committee on the status of instruction in the LUS;

     Acting  in  the_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ absence  of  the  Head of the  Parent Committee, on as_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ needed basis; and

     Other  related job  duties as prescribed in the_cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ International Language Program manual.

 

          QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

      Excellent communication skills in English and Ukrainian, both oral and written.

     Ability  to work  independently and as a team member and manage one's own and others time effectively in a dynamic environment.

     Strong  interpersonal  skills,_cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ in  particular  a demonstrated capacity to  mediate conflict and facilitate  constructive_cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ problem-solving and consensus  building among  key stakeholders.   Ability to communicate transparently with diplomacy, judgment and tact in dealing with parents, students, instructors and school board representatives.

     Demonstrated  commitment  in_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ promoting  and  supporting  the  learning  of_cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ the Ukrainian language, culture and traditions through community involvement.

     Experience in overseeing the implementation of, and ensuring adherence to, a range of  relevant policies and procedures within a work environment (including online schooling).

Experience in key aspects of human resources and/or staff management.

     Capable of  mobilizing key stakeholders towards  a common objective or goal through open, ethical and transparent engagement strategies.

     Experience    on_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ education   and   instructor  capacity-building/mentoring   is considered as asset .

 

          HOW TO APPLY

       Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter outlining how they meet and how they are invited to meet. the  specific  requirements of the position to the Head of the Parent Committee atlesiaukrainkaschoolottawa@gmail.comby November 7, 2022. We sincerely appreciate all applications,  however,   only those candidates -136bad5cf58d_ short-listed for  an  interview will be contacted. Please note the selected candidate for the position will be required to provide proof of a recent Police Record Check as a formal requirement for employment.