Description
School District 71 (Comox Valley) is a progressive school district whose mission is to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together. As an inclusive learning community, we embrace diversity, foster relationships, and empower all learners to have a positive impact on the world. We are the largest employer in the Comox Valley with over 1900 employees and provide a comprehensive educational program to approximately 10,900 students from Strong Start to Grade 12 in 14 elementary schools, 2 community schools, 3 secondary schools, 2 alternate schools, and an online learning school.
We invite applications for the position of:
- School PRINCIPAL Eligibility Pool effective August 1, 2025
We are looking for educational leaders to fill potential principal vacancies in K-12, Careers, Online or Alternate schools. (Initial placement to be determined).
Hiring Criteria for Principalship:
Educational Leadership
The Board requires principals to have a Masters’ Degree and a valid membership with the Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education. Further, a successful applicant for a principalship will have demonstrated during their career in education:
- fluency with the District’s values and goals outlined in the Strategic Plan
- a commitment to a consultative, collaborative, team approach involving students, parents, school staff and the community
- an understanding of, and commitment to the First Peoples Principals of Learning
- a commitment to supporting the interests of the Board and the District
- understanding of Ministry initiatives, including Early Learning, K-12 programs, online learning programs and the intricacies of these initiatives
- a recent record of teaching excellence and leadership as a school administrator
- an inclusive mindset with strong advocacy for students with diverse abilities
- the ability to inspire staff and be an advocate for staff development based on school needs
- a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- strong support for a healthy and effective Parent Advisory Council
- the ability to implement a strong community communications program for a school
- the ability to establish and maintain a positive, cooperative, caring environment in a school
- the ability to implement and maintain an environment that supports positive student behaviour
Administrative History:
A successful applicant for a principalship will have demonstrated during their career in education:
- effective problem-solving, conflict management and mediation skills in relations with all members of the school community
- friendliness, good humour, flexibility, enthusiasm, accessibility, forthrightness, openness and honesty
- sound judgment in assessing the strengths and needs of a school’s organization and operation
- successful implementation of new programs
- positive experience and history in developing distributed leadership
- commitment to transparency and accountability at all levels
Skills:
A successful applicant for a principalship will have demonstrated during their career in education:
- strong organizational and management skills, including financial planning and control
- skill in dealing with human resources and labour management
- excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
- skill in dealing with complex situations
- skills in establishing and maintaining a close working relationship with all members of the school community
- essential skills in technological literacy
- an understanding of the major components of the educational programs offered in the school to which they are to be assigned
- an understanding of educational processes appropriate to the stage of development of the students in the schools to which they are to be assigned
- visibility and engagement in all aspects of the school
If you are an exceptional educational leader interested in taking on a new challenge with a progressive school district, we would like to hear from you!
Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a detailed resume with supporting documentation, a statement of their educational philosophy and three professional references (supervisors only please) through by Midnight on Monday, April 21, 2025. The annual salary range for this position is $149,228 to $166,124.
Interviews will be held in the beginning of May. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for submitting their candidacy and for their interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley).
Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
