Description
VICE PRINCIPAL COHORT
The Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) is deeply committed to supporting the implementation of the renewed
provincial curriculum, innovative and effective assessment and reporting practices, and ongoing professional learning focused
on high quality pedagogy and the inclusion of all students. Student success is at the heart of all of our efforts and is fostered
through the initiative, creativity, motivation and the shared values and vision of our leaders, staff and district partners. Leaders
in our school district understand that growth plans are essential to developing excellence. Our formal and informal leaders
facilitate positive change and they demonstrate this through skillful building of relationships that support student success.
In anticipation of vacancies, SD42 invites applications to join the Vice Principal cohort from individuals who are seeking opportunities to work as part of our administrative leadership team at elementary schools.
Required Qualifications:
A master’s degree or current enrolment in a master's degree program in an appropriate education related field
Membership, or eligibility for membership, with the British Columbia Teacher Certification Branch
Successful and diverse teaching experience in schools
Leadership Competencies:
Strong advocacy for all students and public education
Experience working with educational leaders and staff in supporting equity and inclusion
Proven instructional leadership and the ability to develop and maintain a professional work culture based on the improvement of student learning
Involved with or experience leading innovative student achievement initiatives
Proven skill and experience with respect to collaborative leadership, teamwork and positive working relationships with diverse groups and stakeholders within a unionized environment
Ability to lead staff in collaborative inquiry processes and professional learning
Having knowledge and experience as a support teacher working with students with diverse abilities/needs
Knowledge and experience with the BC curriculum
Knowledge and experience with developing and implementing both school growth and personal growth plans
Proven experience planning and implementing innovative technology initiatives to support student learning
Sound knowledge and experience with implementing personalized learning, inquiry based
learning as well as play and/or project based learning practices and delivery models
Successful experiences with current educational theory, assessment and instructional practices
Demonstrated ability to motivate, develop, and supervise effective teams, as well as experience in mentoring, coaching, evaluating and managing performance to meet school and district goals
Proven experience and ability with analytical, organizational, problem solving and decision making skills to effectively handle a wide range of competing tasks and priorities with a demonstrated commitment to excellent service delivery to all students
Personal Attributes:
Demonstrate passion for public education
Fully understand your impact on others; you model self-confidence and optimism
Are authentic, innovative, courageous, and demonstrate resilience
Build genuine relationships and express caring, concern, empathy and conflict in healthy ways
Positively lead and inspire others through a culturally sensitive lens
Personal values strongly align with the school district's vision, mission and values
INTERESTED QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
Application packages should include:
COVERING LETTER: Cover letter with content emphasis on personal leadership qualities and personal leadership style
COMPREHENSIVE RESUME: Resume detailing qualifications and experience inclusive of three professional references which are to include your current immediate supervisor and a previous yet recent supervisor of choice
PERFORMANCE REVIEW/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PLAN: Most recently completed
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The application deadline is no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. If you are not an SD42 employee, please also include the district application form with your submission. Please email your completed application in file PDF format, to the attention of Director, Human Resources, by emailing: Dionne_MacDonald@sd42.ca
A return email confirming receipt of applications will be provided. By application, candidates give permission to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District to contact any references or any past or present employers named in the application. References will only be conducted following interviews of shortlisted candidates.
The school district appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.