Vice Principal Pool

School District #22 (Vernon); Vernon; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 (VERNON) is seeking a Vice Principal to support leadership priorities and promote student success across elementary and secondary levels.

You will work with staff, students, families, and the community to uphold high standards of instruction and assessment and to foster inclusive learning environments. The role requires a Master’s in education, BC certification or eligibility, and at least five years of exemplary teaching experience, including program leadership and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education and teaching certification or eligibility in British Columbia.
• Minimum five years of exemplary teaching in public education with leadership experience.
• Experience leading school- or district-level programs and initiatives.
• Proven ability to foster inclusive learning environments and incorporate Indigenous education.
• Experience in a unionized public-school setting using the BC curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to support student success, staff, and community relations.
• Demonstrate effective instructional leadership, assessment and evaluation practices.
• Engage in district leadership development initiatives and opportunities for professional growth.
• Communicate clearly with staff, students, parents, and the community to build trust.

Skills

Relational leadership

Truth & Reconciliation

Integrity

Communication

Crisis management

Education

Master's degree in education

BC teaching certificate / eligibility

5+ years exemplary teaching in public education

Experience leading programs / district initiatives

Experience including Indigenous education

Experience teaching in unionized BC curriculum setting

Job description

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 (VERNON)

Dream. Believe. Achieve.

Vice Principal Pool

[Elementary and Secondary]

We are proud to live, work, and learn on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Nation.

Geographically located in south-central British Columbia, School District 22 serves the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Lavington, Lumby, and Cherryville, providing exceptional educational services to a diverse group of students. The district is located on the unceded, ancestral territory of the Syilx Nation. We welcome a growing newcomer population and host approximately 250 international students annually.

We offer a wide variety of educational programs including but not limited to French Immersion, Distributed Learning Courses, opportunities for Trades Training and Secondary Apprenticeships, and school and district-based alternative programs, as well as numerous sports and specialty Academies. The district employs 1,220 staff and operates on a budget of $140 million. Our mission is to inspire and nurture students to thrive in their learning, relationships, and community with a vision to become a community where all are respected, and each person is encouraged to develop their potential.

We are home to 8,800 students; 19 schools, 14 Elementary schools, 5 Secondary schools, 1 district online learning school (vLearn), and 1 alternate program.

School District 22 is seeking leaders to support and ensure the success of the Board of Education's Strategic Priorities including Student Success, Leadership Excellence, and Community Connections.

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Commitment to relational leadership
• Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
• Personal attributes that include integrity, flexibility, and dedication
• Deep understanding of effective instruction, assessment and evaluation practices
• Experience in ensuring inclusive learning environments
• Fundamental belief that all learners can achieve at a high level
• Effective leadership during critical incidents and other stressful conditions
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community
• Strong management and administrative skills
• Commitment to engage in district leadership development initiatives, and other opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education
• Valid BC teaching certificate or eligibility for certification with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
• Minimum of five years of recent exemplary teaching experience in public education
• Experience leading programs and initiatives at the school and/or the district level
• Experience in ensuring inclusive learning environments
• Experience incorporating Indigenous education
• Experience teaching in a unionized public-school setting using the BC curriculum

The successful candidate will receive:

A salary range of:

• Vice Principal Elementary - $133,804 to $141,379
• Vice Principal Middle - $137,591 to $145,165
• Vice Principal Secondary - $141,379 to $148,951
• An outstanding health and dental benefits package
• A generous pension plan
• The opportunity to help shape the education, wellbeing, and future success of the children in our region

Applications will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.