Vice Principalship Opportunities

VICE PRINCIPALSHIP OPPORTUNITY – NEW WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT

The New Westminster School District is seeking dynamic leaders with proven records of exemplary teaching and leadership for the following position at Fraser River Middle School. This position is immediately available and will end on July 31, 2027.

1.0 FTE Temporary Middle School Vice Principal FRASER RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high-quality educational programs to over 8000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small-town life – ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits, high-quality public services, and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

Working Conditions and Supports

The Vice Principal Fraser River Middle School will be assigned 0.60 FTE administration time. They are experienced in supporting service delivery for ELL Learners, and in managing technology resources and professional learning at the school level.

Our district is developing, in partnership with the BC Principals and Vice Principals Association, a formal, supported mentorship program intended to provide ongoing, research supported professional learning alongside the support of an experienced and effective Vice Principal.

Our District believes that Principals and Vice Principals are integral members of the DLT (District Leadership Team). The individual voices of administrators, and that of the local P and VP association are critical to the creation of school cultures that hold children at the center of all decision-making and the deepening of a system culture that provides timely and effective support to the staff who serve them.

DOCUMENTED QUALIFICATIONS MUST INCLUDE

The successful applicant will meet the eligibility requirements of the B.C. School Act and will have:

• Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch certification;
• Demonstrated excellence as a teacher and educational leader;
• A master’s degree from a recognized university.

CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• A commitment and demonstrated ability to create educational environments that are inclusive and focus on the comprehensive learning needs of all students;
• Implementing Ministry, District and School goals while establishing a culture of staff professional development directly related to student learning and achievement;
• Demonstrated leadership in learning evidenced by current knowledge of pedagogical best practices and the redesigned curriculum;
• Promoting a comprehensive range of learning opportunities for students, including social responsibility, fine and performing arts, athletics, global citizenship, and technology;
• Implementing innovative practices that lead to student success;
• Demonstrated commitment to personal accountability and professional growth;
• Demonstrated commitment to the role that public education can play in the success of individuals, communities, countries and the world;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to listen effectively and work collaboratively;
• Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and a sense of community, and to work effectively in a unionized environment;
• Knowledge of the change process;
• Demonstrated ability to plan with the end in mind and to remain focused on agreed-upon goals;
• A vision for the role of technology to amplify learning;
• Fluency in French would be an asset.

THE PROCESS

Educators who are interested in these Vice Principalship opportunities are invited to submit an application package, which should include the following:

• Cover letter
• Résumé (Include professional development activities and professional leadership accomplishments within the past three years)
• Significant Demonstration of Leadership Statement [limit to one page] Identify one specific example of outstanding leadership and how that action impacted student learning;
• Copy of most recent Evaluation Performance Report
• Copy of Master’s Degree (or proof of current enrollment)
• Copy of BC Ministry of Education Teacher Certificate;
• List of three professional references
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