Vice Principal at Stoughton Central School

Date Posted: May 30, 2023
Location: Stoughton Central School
Date of Availability: Start of 2023-24 School Year

Stoughton Central School, located in the community of Stoughton, Saskatchewan requires the service of a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Vice Principal. Stoughton Central School currently has approximately 165 students Grades K to 12.

**Position Details**:
1.0 FTE Continuing

**Term**:
This position will commence at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year.

**Specific accountabilities would be (but are not limited to)**:

- To use best practices, provide leadership in improving the effectiveness of the education programs, the school and school division
- To provide for continuous progress of students through Saskatchewan's K-12 Core curriculum to meet or exceed the requirements of grade completion and graduation
- To ensure the actualization of Saskatchewan's core curriculum
- To adapt the curriculum to the conditions of the school where local discretion is possible
- To exercise supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff
- To confer with the relevant Superintendent for problems with staff, curriculum and any other pertinent matters
- To provide leadership and support within a professional learning community, the school community council and the school improvement planning process
- To ensure that progress is made towards the attainment of the goals of the school and the Division
- To foster desirable relationships between the school and the community, especially between the school, parents and other agencies
- Organizing for adequate supervision of pupils
- To make reasonable provision for the safety and welfare of the pupils and staff in order to prevent unhealthy conditions, injury from fire, accidents or exposure to communicable disease
- To make recommendations to the appropriate School Division personnel regarding expenditures, facilities, equipment, supplies and other items considered necessary for effective operation of the school
- To exercise control of the School Based budget allocated by the Division as well as any school raised funds
- To ensure that school discipline is maintained
- To implement and uphold Board Goals, policies and administrative procedures
- To make recommendations with regard to teacher recruitment and selection
- To ensure that care is taken for all school property
- To submit reports on aspects of the operation of the school as required by the Division

**Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities**:

- Demonstrated ability to provide adaptive leadership
- Clear understanding and ability to provide situational leadership
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with students and act as a role model to children and youth within the school community
- Demonstrated ability to provide for the professional growth and evaluation of school staff
- Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions to a wide range of problems
- Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of Human Service Agencies, members of the public, including parents
- Ability to plan, implement, reflect on and monitor multiple processes within the school
- Demonstrated ability to present and promote change at the school and/or organizational level
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage time
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality relative to school division operations
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Present a positive and professional approach

**Typically, these skills will be achieved through having**:

- Bachelor of Education Degree from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education
- Saskatchewan Professional "A" Teaching Certificate
- Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
- Masters Degree in Education from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of Saskatchewan Core Curriculum and Sask. Learning initiatives
- Knowledge of the role of other Human Service Agencies in the support of learning
- Knowledge of best practices in educational leadership
- A combination of education and experience is also acceptable

**Salary & Benefits**:
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the currently negotiated Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement and Locally Negotiated Teacher Agreement.

**For Further information contact**:
Kevin Hengen, Superintendent of Schools - West
Phone: (306) 848-0080

**Application Procedure**:
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Applications received prior to June 7th will be given serious consideration.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.