Principal - Middle

**PRINCIPAL - MIDDLE**

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

**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.

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**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.
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**This Opportunity**

The Principal engages with students and families, provides instructional and administrative leadership, and leads the development and implementation of the school plan. This is an excellent leadership opportunity to advance our vision of equitable and inclusive middle schools and to create a joyful inquiry-based learning experience for all students that recognizes the importance of community and supports student engagement and belonging.

**Qualifications**
- A Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum (or related discipline)
- A member in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch
- Formal leadership experience, preferably at the middle school level
- Demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership
- Experience developing innovative programs to support the diverse needs of learners
- Ability to design and implement school-wide systems of intervention including planning, communication, engagement, and change management
- Demonstrated integration of the First Peoples Principles of Learning and commitment to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- Knowledge of inquiry-based leadership practices that promote deep learning experiences
- Ability to facilitate adult learning and collaboration grounded in an understanding of student learning and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of BC’s Policy for Student Success.
- Demonstration of with particular attention to resilience, capacity-building, visionary leadership, decision-making, and learning leadership.