Principal, Online & Distance Learning Leader

Comox Valley Schools - School District 71; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Comox Valley Schools - School District 71 seeks a Principal for North Island Distance Education School (NIDES) to provide visionary leadership for Grades 10–12 and adult learners across BC. You will lead innovative, distributed learning programs, collaborate with district and Indigenous partners, and drive student success and well‑being.

The role emphasizes equity, personalized learning, and the implementation of systems to monitor progress and transitions beyond Grade 12.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an educational field.
• Hold or be eligible for TRB Certificate.
• Experience with online/blended learning environments.
• Strong understanding of BC education policies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for Grades 10–12 programming and adult learners.
• Lead school improvement initiatives and promote student well‑being.
• Foster innovation, continuous improvement, and staff growth in a distributed learning context.
• Build partnerships with post‑secondary institutions, Indigenous communities, and community partners.
• Monitor student progress and implement interventions to support at‑risk students.

Skills

Executive leadership

Collaborative leadership

Online learning

Education policy

Indigenous education

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree in an appropriate educational field

B.C. Teachers Regulation Branch (TRB) Certificate

Tools

MyEducation BC

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Comox Valley Schools - School District 71 seeks a Principal for North Island Distance Education School (NIDES) to provide visionary leadership for Grades 10–12 and adult learners across BC. You will lead innovative, distributed learning programs, collaborate with district and Indigenous partners, and drive student success and well‑being.

The role emphasizes equity, personalized learning, and the implementation of systems to monitor progress and transitions beyond Grade 12.