Principal/Vice Principal

ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY PRINCIPAL/VICE PRINCIPAL – ELIGIBILITY POOL
Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the unceded, ancestral territories of fourteen First Nations representing the Dakelh, Nedut’en and Wet’suwet’en peoples. We are working diligently towards creating equity for our learners through conscious acts of Reconciliation.
We are accepting applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2024/25 school year.
We anticipate several Principal and Vice Principal openings for next school year and invite applications for our hiring pool.
As part of a progressive and innovative educational leadership team, we seek a select number of qualified applications looking for an engaging career in the heart of BC. If you embody the core values of integrity, respect, and diversity and employ best-practice instructional strategies based on a student-centered approach to leadership, please submit your candidacy.
Annual pay range for Principal, Elementary: $146,130 - $154,402
Annual pay range Vice Principal, Elementary: $128,184 - $135,442
Annual pay range Principal, Secondary: $154,402 - $162,675
Annual pay range Vice principal, Secondary: $135,442 - $142,696
School District & Region
Has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students.
Is the region's largest single employer, employing over 670 people, including roughly 300 teachers, administrators, and over 360 support staff.
Is on the leading edge of technology in supporting students, teachers and parents.
Is committed to action based on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report.
Is in the fourth year of a five-year Board of Education Strategic Plan.
Is striving to develop this region’s most precious resource: our learners.
Our District is in the center of BC and has an abundance of beautiful lakes, rivers, forests and mountains. Agriculture, Forestry, Mining, and Tourism provide the economic base for the region. All our communities have affordable housing and a low cost of living where you can carve your path without the long commutes, congestion, or traffic. Access to outdoor recreation is at your doorsteps and our communities are welcoming and vibrant places to live, work and play.
For more information on SD91:
https://www.sd91.bc.ca/
Education, Experience and Competencies:
Masters’ Degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum or other relevant area or a commitment to enroll in a Masters’ degree after hiring.
Valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the BC Ministry of Education and Childcare or eligibility for qualification.
Proven ability to engage and collaborate with teachers, support staff, parents and the broader community where the focus is on student success.
Demonstrated commitment and action towards meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Nations, families and students.
Knowledge of current instructional strategies such as Response to Intervention (RTI), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Inquiry-Based Learning, Literacy and Numeracy development.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to plan and organize effectively for exemplary instructional leadership.
Demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to working as a member of a broader administrative team.
Excellent skills as a visible, accessible, dynamic, innovative and flexible leader.
A history of excellent teaching practice, in addition to (if possible) with learners with diverse needs.
Knowledge and implementation of current learning research as related to instruction and assessment.
Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and the importance of life-long learning.
An established understanding of and commitment to excellence in education to support the needs of learners, especially Indigenous learners and children in care.
Experience with educational uses of technology, student information systems (MyEdBC), and other administrative software.
Knowledge of the Ministry of Education's K-12 curriculum and the updated Graduation Program.
Experience and knowledge of Inclusive Education Programs (including alternative education, learning support, special education, educational assistant support and active participation on the School-Based Team).
Ability to support and maintain a safe and caring school environment through caring relationships and positive behavioural intervention supports.
School District 91 (Nechako Lakes) offers an excellent salary, professional development, and benefits package.
Applications should include a cover letter with educational philosophy, a detailed personal resumé with three supervisory references, and other relevant supporting documentation. Please submit all documents in one PDF file. Please indicate which Vice Principal or Principal pool you are applying for in your submission. Deadline is Jan 25, 2024 , to:
Heather Silver, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
School District 91 (Nechako Lakes)
P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0
TELEPHONE: (250) 567-2284 FAX: (250) 567-4639
E-Mail: hsilver@sd91.bc.ca