Vice Principal

**Position summary**
Working within Lalme’ Iwesawtexw (Seabird Island Community School) The Vice Principal assists the Principal in the administration, leadership, supervision and operation of School. The Vice-Principal provides quality B.C. curriculum in a learning environment that promotes language and reinforces the personal values of self-reliance, generosity, honesty, adaptability, and respect for self, others and the environment. The Vice-Principal must fulfill his/her responsibilities with high ethical and moral standards and service as a positive role model for staff and students. You will be a member of an interdisciplinary, collaborative team, liaising with other professionals, students, family members, and community to provide students with holistic, culturally focused education. Be part of a team where you can positively influence a student’s educational journey and see the difference you can make in a community as you teach the diverse student body of Lalme’ Iwesawtexw.

**Success profile**

What does it take to be successful working in Lalme’ Iwesawtexw at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- **Organized**: Excellent classroom management, behavioral management and organizational skills.
- **Leader**: Demonstrated ability to lead teachers to promote teamwork and create a positive environment for students. Developing relationships with students, parents, families and community professionals.
- **Passionate**: A passion for Education that you’ll share with future generations.
- **Innovative**: A collaborative attitude, participating in planning, developing, extending services and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive student culture.
- **Inclusive**: Forward thinking, inclusively minded approach to create support students with special needs.
- **Role Model**: High professional and ethical standards.
- **Communicator**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

**Work that matters**
Are you looking to start a career where you'll make meaningful connections and contribute to holistic education and instilling a foundation of lifelong learning in young learners? Our team is passionate about supporting thriving students and families.

We are a Group One K-12 Independent school located 1 kilometre from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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**Benefits and perks**

Benefits vary by job type, and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process. Benefits are eligible after a successful probationary period has been served
- Extended health and dental benefits,
- Accrued vacation and sick time,
- Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
- Access to internal training programs, professional development and skill enhancement,
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary teaching team,
- Equitable hourly rates in accordance with collective agreements, and
- Casual dress code

**What you’ll do**
- Maintain a team approach in planning and organizing the delivery of the established curriculum.
- Utilize a wide variety of cost effective methods to meet educational needs.
- Create a smooth and effective transition between grades.
- Assist in the realization of the educational goals and strategic plans.
- Assist when needed in school cultural events, celebrations and ceremonies.
- Participate in the selection of school staff.
- Ensure that the Human Resource Policy is applied consistently in all actions concerning the hiring, training, evaluation, employee relations, performance and retention of school staff.
- In cooperation with the Principal, complete performance evaluations with the school staff and provide accurate goals for upcoming school year.
- Ensure that all school staff understand and adhere to the policies, acts and regulations governing the operation of the school.
- Ensure that the curriculum and other specialized programs are in place and are followed by teaching staff.
- Be a positive role model by actively supporting the vision, mission and philosophy of Lalme' Iwesawtexw.
- Participate in community events and encourage school staff and students to do the same, including but not limited to the Seabird Island Annual Festival.
- Provide instruction to elementary and/or high school classes as required.
- Maintain a high personal standard of instructional competency to be a role model for other teachers.
- Observe teachers and provide advice and problem solving support for teachers to improve learning outcomes for students.
- Encourage student responsibility, personal discipline and self-motivation.
- Maintain an educational environment that is warm, understanding and challenging for students and conducive to high morale, creativity and teamwork.
- Ensure that life skills programs are implemented when necessary.
- Provide parents or guardians with information on student progress in in