Education Strategic Planner

We are seeking a motivated and visionary Education Strategic Planner for a 1-year term to support the growth and sustainability of our education system, with a focus on student transitions from Kopahawakenum Community School to Carpenter High School.

Key Duties

Collect and analyze qualitative data, including student, staff, parent, and community perspectives, and quantitative data such as academic achievement, attendance, and transition outcomes for Flying Dust students transitioning to Carpenter High School.

Develop a sustainable, standardized data collection tool that Flying Dust First Nation (FDFN) and North West School Division (NWSD) can continue using over the long term.

Implement a monitoring and evaluation framework covering pre-transition, transition, and post-transition phases.

Prepare monthly or quarterly reports for the Education Manager, community stakeholders, and funding partners.

Organize and lead community engagement sessions, ensuring parent, student, Elder, and teacher voices guide planning.

Collaborate with a Steering Committee made up of FDFN Education, NWSD, and community representatives to shape the action plan.

Research other First Nationprovincial school partnerships in Saskatchewan and beyond, identifying successes, challenges, and effective practices.

Integrate research findings and lessons learned into the Flying Dust Education transition strategy.

Develop short- and long-term action plans, including protocols, strategies, and milestones to support successful student transitions.

Support the piloting and implementation of transition plans during the 1-year term.

Recommend professional learning opportunities for staff, including cultural sensitivity training.

Qualifications

Degree in Education, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field.

Experience in strategic planning, program evaluation, or education project management.

Strong skills in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.