LED Staff - Role & Responsibilities

As part of our efforts to promote a better understanding of the role of the Education Directorate, the Chief & Council as well as community members can obtain a summary of the roles & responsibilities by contacting Beverly Martin at the Education Complex.

Director of Education

The Education Director is under the direct supervision of the Band Admininstator and is responsible for the overall management of all education programs including the operation of the Alaqsite'w Gitpu School.

The Assistant Director in under the direct supervision of the Education Director and her role is to assist the director in the overall management of all education programs.

Finance Clerk

The Finance Clerk reports directly to the Director of Education and is responsible for the overall coordination of the financial section including cheque & purchase requisitions; monthly attendance forms; ordering of office supplies; personnel files; attendance records; etc.

Administrative Assistant

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Administrative Assistant provides managerial support for the Education Department and provides advice and assistance on communications and facilitating staff training needs.

Executive Assistant

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Executive Assistant provides managerial support to the Education Department and assists in the preparation of proposals and reports. The Executive Assistant is also responsible for the scheduling of meetings and travel arrangements.

Education Service Manager

Under the general direction of the Education Director, the Education Services Manager is responsible for the overall management of all Education buildings, transportation of students, supervision of transportation and janitorial staff, student attendance and acts as a liaison between the Listuguj Education Directorate and the provincial schools in Campbellton, NB.

Post Secondary Program Manager

Under the general direction of the Education Director, the Post Secondary Program Manager is responsible for implementing the guidelines governing Post-Secondary students, and providing students with information on scholarships and burseries through the Post Secondary newsletter; coordination of the Adult Literacy Program and Adult Education Programs in partnership with the ESSC and working with students at SSHS in identifying the courses required for admittance into a post secondary institute upon completion of High School.

The program coordinator report directly to the Assistant Director and is responsible for coordinating new projects and new initiatives introduced under the Education Directorate. Once the programs are established they are assigned to other staff members.

Receptionist

Under the supervision of the Executive Assistant, the receptionist shall maintain a professional and courteous attitude to all visitors, guests and staff of the Education Directorate.

Principal / Alaqsite'w Gitpu School

The Principal of the Alaqsite'w Gitpu School operates under the direct supervision of the Director of Education and with the assistance of the vice principal is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the activities of the teachers and staff. The Principal also works closely with the Coordinators for the Mi'gmaq Language and Culture Programs to ensure that the vision statement of the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government of promoting, preserving and protecting the Mi’gmaq language and culture is promoted on a daily basis.

Vice-Principal

The Vice Principal is under the supervision of the School Principal and is responsible in conjunction with the Principal for the planning, organizing, directing and controlling the activities of the teachers and school staff. The vice-Principal also works closely with the Coordinators for the Mi'gmaq Language and Culture Programs.

School Secretary

The secretary in under the direct supervision of the School Principal and is responsible for the overall management of the school's administrative offices.

Student Services Supervisor

The Student Service Supervisor in under the direct supervision of the School Principal and is responsible for the delivery of the Special Education Programming including scheduling for guidance, teacher training, the Special Education Assistants and the Teacher Assistants.

Mi'gmaq Culture Coordinator

The Mi'gmaq Culture Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of the Culture Programs at the Alaqsite'w Gitpu School. She coordinates and supervises the culture programs by providing advice and assistance to the Mi'gmaq culture teachers under her supervision. The coordinator also works with other culture teachers in preparing and categorizing their lesson plans as well as unit planning.

Mi'gmaq Youth Counsellor

The Mi'gmaq Youth Counsellor works under the supervision of the Principal and in collaboration with the Mi'gmaq Culture Coordinator. He is responsible for providing advice and assistance to teaching staff on Mi'gmaq Culture and for promoting and coordinating cross-cultural activities to other schools attended by Listuguj students. Other responsibilities include counselling and guidance to students who are having problems adapting to the school environment at the Alaqsite'w Gitpu School.

Maintenance Supervisor

The maintenance supervisor is directly responsible to the Education Services Manager in collaboration with the School Principal and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Alaqsite'w Gitpu School. The supervisor will provide advice and assistance to the janitor at the Education Complex when required.