Elementary Vice Principal

School District 47 (Powell River)
Elementary Vice-Principal
Powell River is located on the Upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a naturally beautiful setting. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, natural forest, and the ocean, Powell River offers something for every outdoor recreation enthusiast. Powell River has a vibrant Arts and Culture Community and hosts world class festivals and events. Whether you are hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail, taking in the International Kathaumixw Choral Festival, or exploring our historic Townsite, Powell River is a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
The successful applicant will be an experienced, enthusiastic educator with demonstrated leadership qualities and will have:
A minimum of five years successful teaching experience.
An understanding of the leadership role in educational change.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to support the use of differentiated instruction and a multi-tier system of supports.
Demonstrated ability to promote the use of assessment literacy, and how it connects to student success.
Understanding of First Peoples Principles of Learning and proven ability to work with Indigenous students and families.
Ability to engage teachers in data collection, analysis and dialogue about student learning and instruction.
Ability to model and support continuous inquiry and professional learning for self and others.
A demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
A demonstrated desire to work with students beyond the classroom setting.
Knowledge and desire to implement District and Provincial educational goals.
Ability to work in a unionized environment.
Membership in accordance with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
**Qualifications**:
A Master’s Degree in Administration;
Education Leadership;
Curriculum;
or other relevant areas.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
A valid BC teaching certificate or eligibility for certification with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
Experience leading programs and initiatives at the school and-or the District level.
Experience in fostering inclusive education.
Experience incorporating Indigenous Education and Inclusion environments.
Experience leading and teaching in a unionized public-school setting using the BC curriculum.
**Application closing date**:
May 26, 2023, at noon
**Starting date**:
August 1, 2023 or a mutually agreeable date
**Applications can be submitted to**:
School District 47 (Powell River) - Human Resources
We appreciate all interest in this position however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the District.