Deputy Head of School

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Fraser Academy Full time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of School, the Deputy Head of School will play a significant role in ensuring Fraser Academy is strategically positioned to serve the needs of students with dyslexia. We seek a highly skilled educator who embodies Fraser Academy’s mission and values and has a clear passion for serving our students.

This talented leader will work closely with, and support, the Head of School in the delivery of the Fraser Academy Strategic Plan, all policies, and decisions. The Deputy Head of School represents the Head of School in his absence.

**Responsibilities**:
Planning

Act as the liaison with the Ministry of Education on all curricular and student life regulatory requirements

Review activity risk assessments and ensure emergency procedures and drills are performed

Develop the supervision schedule to ensure adequate coverage

Administer the updating and preparation of the School calendar

Leading

Lead the Director of Counselling to providing school-wide wellness

Lead the Directors of Athletics and Outdoor Education in ensuring risks are appropriately assessed and mitigated

Collaborate closely with the Student Life Leadership Team (SLLT) and the Educational Leadership Team (ELT) in supporting school-specific programs

Coach faculty by supporting their professional growth, interpersonal relationships with staff and students, and communication with families

Conduct professional development and faculty evaluations

Oversee and ensure the integrity of all Ministry of Education report submissions (1701, ES Audit, etc.)

Oversee school-wide events, including graduation and recognition day ceremonies

Executing

Review, revise, and publish the Fraser Academy Handbooks including relevant policies

Manage the School’s daily and weekly schedules including assemblies, emergency drills, and closures

Support members of the leadership team in the execution of major school and community events, student events, retreats, and travel

Participate in the admissions interview process and onboarding for new students

Support the recruitment interview process for new faculty

Communicate with families regarding concerns brought forward by the Student Life Leadership Team and the Educational Leadership Team

Communicate proactively and address concerns brought forward by neighbours within our immediate community

Complete all other duties as assigned by the Head of School

**Competencies**:
Committed Collaborator - work collaboratively with the team to achieve the School’s goals and objectives, consistently consider the team when developing new ideas or programs, the walking definition of a team player, engage with others to solve problems and make improvements

Excellence - demonstrate confidence, excellent teaching practice, impeccable integrity, excellent relationship-building skills with all constituents, and superb written and verbal communication

Inspired Leadership - act in the best interests of the students and the school at all times, consistently integrate the School's goals and objectives into all decisions and planning, and work through programs from inception to implementation

Loyal Ambassador - be recognized as a passionate, strategic, articulate, and sincere ambassador of the School, to both our internal and external constituents, always acting as a representative of the School

Management - demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities, meet deadlines, and multi-task in a demanding, fast-paced professional environment

Sound Judgement - demonstrate sound judgement, the ability to problem-solve and make good logical decisions

Continuous Improvement - Model the willingness and ability to continually improve, including learning from experiences and trying new things

**Requirements**:
A valid BC teaching certificate

5+ Years of classroom and teaching experience, preferably with dyslexic learners

3+ Years in a leadership role in an education environment

3+ Years in mentoring and supporting staff

Experience facilitating success oriented parent conferences

Strong understanding of the BC Ministry of Education and the BC Curriculum

Master’s Degree in Education, or a related field

Completed Orton-Gilligham (OG) Classroom Educator Training (or equivalent) or to be completed within 1 year

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest alongside their resume that describes their professional experience as it relates to the Deputy Head of School position by February 3, 2023.

This appointment of the Deputy Head of School position is effective August 1, 2023.

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