Vice-Principal - Alternate Education

St. Clement's School; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic leader to enhance its support for youth in alternate education. This role involves working closely with secondary school programs, fostering student growth, and ensuring a commitment to diverse learning needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in educational leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating inclusive environments. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of students while promoting community relations and ongoing professional development. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of education in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant area and a valid BC teaching certificate required.
• Recent administrator or teaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in grades 8-12 at Skyline and Storefront.
• Regular travel between Williams Lake and 100 Mile House is expected.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Counseling Experience

Curriculum Development

Team Building

Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

Education

Master’s Degree in Administration

B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate

Job description

As part of the District’s ongoing leadership capacity development and succession planning, the school district is expanding its leadership opportunities in alternate education.

School District No. 27 is one of the largest employers in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Region with over 850 employees, serving approximately 4600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 22 schools. The district’s larger center’s provide easy access to larger urban areas (Vancouver, Prince George, Kelowna) .

This is a new position to compliment the current team, and the incumbent will support Skyline, out of Williams Lake and Storefront, out of 100 Mile House. Regular travel between the two communities is an expectation with this role.

Skyline , in Williams Lake works with and supports approximately 30 youth in grades 8-12.

Storefron t, in 100 Mile House works with and supports approximately 15 youth in grades 8-12.

Qualifications:

• Possess or be enrolled in a master’s degree in administration, Educational Leadership, Curriculum, Special Education or other relevant area.
• Hold a valid B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Recent, successful administrator or teaching experience.
• Qualifications and/or experience in counselling or learning support services is an asset.

Ideal candidates must possess the following professional and personal skills and abilities:

• Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation,
• Strong leadership skills and experience with secondary school programs and curriculum,
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, communication and team building skills,
• A strong commitment to students and their diverse learning needs,
• Successful experience working with students with extensive social-emotional and behavioural support needs,
• Solid understanding of and leadership with current trends in curriculum implementation, instruction, assessment practices and reporting, and improving student learning
• Diverse teaching experience, including multi-grade teaching experience, development of Individual Educational Plans and a high professional standard of teaching competence,
• Clear evidence of on-going professional growth and involvement in professional activities,
• Support and maintain a safe and caring school, and good community relations,
• Ability to foster intellectual, emotional and social growth in students.

All applicants must hold a valid BC professional teaching certificate and a Master’s degree in Administration, Educational Leadership, Curriculum, Special Education or other relevant area.

To explore this career opportunity, please submit a comprehensive resume detailing qualifications and experience as related to the position and contact information for three professional references.

By applying, candidates give permission to Cariboo-Chilcotin School District to contact any references, or any past or present employers named in the application.