Vice Principal - Secondary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education invites applications for future Vice-Principal positions in our Secondary schools. Selected candidates will be welcomed to our administrator leadership pool and may contribute to school plans with instructional and administrative leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Educational Administration or Curriculum (or is pursuing) and is in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch,

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum (or in progress).
• Member in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Successful teaching and leadership experience, preferably at the secondary level.
• Internal candidates: completion of, or enrollment in, the District's Leadership Academy.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based practices that promote deep learning.
• Experience developing innovative programs to support diverse learners.
• Demonstrated success working with at-risk or reluctant learners.
• Knowledge of BC's Policy for Student Success.
• Demonstration of district leadership competencies with courage, integrity, relationships, learning and innovation, community and culture, and learning leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and administrative leadership in secondary schools.
• Engage with students and families to support equitable outcomes.
• Manage school projects aligned to the district plan.
• Foster strong relationships with students, families and staff.
• Demonstrate district leadership competencies such as courage, integrity, and learning leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Instructional leadership

Equity & inclusion

Stakeholder relations

Education

Master's in Educational Administration or Curriculum

Teacher Regulation Branch member in good standing

Job description

VICE PRINCIPAL SECONDARY

The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:thFirst Nation andMathexwíFirst Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

We are seeking applications for future Vice-Principal positions in our Secondary schools. Those selected will be welcomed to our administrator leadership pool.

Why Abbotsford?

Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

Learn more about the Abbotsford community: tourismabbotsford.ca//thefraservalley

Why the Abbotsford School District?

Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.

We believe that administrators continue to be drawn to the collaborative and supportive work environment that we provide. We have extensive professional development supports in place and numerous career-pathing opportunities.

• Review our Strategic Plan
• Learn about our Leadership Development Framework
• Read the Superintendents Blog

This Opportunity

The Vice Principal engages with students and families, provides instructional and administrative leadership, and manages projects in support of the school plan. This is an excellent leadership opportunity to contribute to our vision of equitable and inclusive secondary schools and create a co-constructed inquiry-based learning experience for students that recognizes and supports their social and emotional development.

We are seeking an exemplary educator who understands and appreciates the diverse needs of secondary school students and has a clear personal commitment to meaningful learning experiences, equitable opportunities, and culturally safe environments. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with students, families, and staff based on sound and supportive instructional leadership practice.

Qualifications

• A Masters degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum (or in progress)
• A member in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch
• Successful teaching and leadership experience, preferably at the secondary school level
• For internal candidates: completion of, or enrollment in, the District's Leadership Academy is a prerequisite
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Knowledge of inquiry-based practices that promote deep learning experiences
• Experience in developing innovative programs to support the diverse needs of learners
• Demonstrated success working with at-risk students and reluctant learners
• Knowledge of BCs Policy for Student Success
• Demonstration of district leadership competencies with particular attention to courage and integrity, relationships, learning and innovation, community and culture, and learning leadership.