Principal Pool

Employment Opportunity

Principal Pool

Secwepemcúl’ecw yi7élye ell

We respectfully honour and acknowledge that we are living and working

in the territory and lands of the Secwepemc People.

A Growing District

One of the most rapidly growing districts in BC with multiple schools slated to open in coming years, School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) has an increasing need for innovative and visionary educational leaders for our Principal Pool. SD73 is pleased to offer remarkable incentives for those selected to join our schools with the greatest need.

The Region

Situated on the traditional, unceded territory of the Secwe?pemc people, the centre of our District is the city of Kamloops, which has a population of more than 97,000 people. The District extends to Pinantan Lake, Heffley Creek, Sun Peaks, Barriere, Clearwater, Vavenby and Blue River to the north, Logan Lake to the south, Savona to the west and Chase and Westwold to the east.

The Opportunity

As a member of the District’s administrative team, you are a visionary leader that values equity and excellence for all learners. You rely upon your extensive knowledge of the BC education system to plan for and implement student achievement goals through innovative instructional practices in inclusive learning environments that value and celebrate diversity. A dynamic, high-energy leader, you offer excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)

Located in the stunning surroundings of BC’s interior, the Kamloops-Thompson School District is a diverse and growing environment committed to great local education through our 5-Year Strategic Plan, Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement, Capital Plan, and Long-Range Facilities Report.

SD73 is dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive of the diversity of their entire learning community. Embedded in SD73’s framework is the directive to provide ongoing and meaningful learning opportunities for all students, staff and community groups, with continuous improvement of instruction and assessment to reflect traditional learning practices and provide an opportunity for strong revitalization of language and culture for students from all backgrounds. With a strong commitment to its Indigenous learners, SD73 sees decolonization and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action as parts of its core mission.

Serving approximately 16,000 students, 2,700 students of Aboriginal ancestry, in 48 schools our District offers a variety of enhancement programs, including: French immersion, International Baccalaureate, sports academies, trades programs, a K-12 fine arts school, Montessori, and an elementary science and technology school. School District No. 73 is located on the territory of the Secwepemc Nation and serves 7 local bands and the Métis Nation in a large geographical area.

Our District covers more than 27,000 kilometres and busses about 4,000 students more than 9,000 kilometres every day. We have 34 elementary schools, one middle school, 10 secondary schools, one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school, one alternate education program and one distance education school. We employ nearly 3,000 people and have an annual budget of approximately $200 million.

The Board of Education

The key focus for the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education is improving student achievement. The Board plays an essential role in the public education system by addressing the interests of students through local decision-making with an engaged community.

As locally elected representatives, the nine Board of Education trustees represent the Kamloops-Thompson communities’ particular strengths, challenges and demands. They engage with communities in building and maintaining their local school system to reflect local priorities, values and expectations.

The Board shares a co-governance relationship with the provincial government through the Ministry of Education and Child Care. The BC School Trustees Association supports the board in this relationship.

Position Responsibilities

Ethical Leadership

Guide the development and implementation of shared values, vision, and mission and goals to support engagement, learning, and success for all learners (i.e., foster educated and resilient citizens empowered to contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and caring society through connections/relationships, equity, well-being, sustainability, and the seven grandfather teachings)

Guide the development and implementation of goals to support engagement, learning, and success for all learners (i.e., intellectual development, human and social development, cultural and identity development, career development, and systems development).

Articulate a process of decision making using an ethical framework based on the moral purpose and direction of the school (i.e., model an open and honest way of exploring challenges and finding resolutions, pr