Elementary and Secondary Principal Eligibility Pool - Jobs in Duncan, BC

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The Cowichan Valley School District invites applications for the role of a School Principal.The RegionSituated in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on southern Vancouver Island, the Cowichan Valley School District is located between Victoria and Nanaimo. The Cowichan Valley School District extends north to Saltair, south to Spectacle Lake on the Malahat and west to the Lake Cowichan region. We are honoured to be learning on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Quw’utsun, Malahat, Stz’uminus, Penelakut, Halalt, Ts’uubaa-asatx and Lyackson peoples. The District serves a student population of approximately 8,700 students of which 1,700 identify as Indigenous. The School District has 23 school sites and an annual budget of over $111 million. Further information regarding the School District can be obtained at www.sd79.bc.ca.The OpportunityProven leadership with respect to equity, reconciliation and inclusion is essential in the success of this position. As a School Principal, you will demonstrate leadership competencies to move forward the Cowichan Valley School District Strategic Plan. As the incumbent you will possess a proven history of innovation and transformative leadership. Successful candidates will remain in the Elementary and Secondary Principal pool for a period of two years.Key Leadership CompetenciesVisionaryBelieves they can make a difference as a learning leader.Develops a sense of urgency to stimulate action for transformation.Communicates clear and compelling sense of direction/change.Generates enthusiasm and commitment in others.EnergeticMaintains energy in driving the transformation.Sustains active engagement throughout the course of transformation process.Calibrates the pace of transformational efforts to ensure progress.Provides a forthright and accurate assessment of their own skills and abilities.CollaborationEngages others actively in co-defining a path of changes.Proactively builds strong relationships with peers and others.Manages conflict and reconciles differences.Facilitates non-hierarchical forms of communication and trustworthy relationships among district and school leaders.Systems ThinkerSees connections between and amongst systems and sub-systems.Conceptualizes trends, patterns, and issues across boundaries.Demonstrates acceptance of ambiguity and uncertainty during the transformation.Outward FacingIs eager to learn and be exposed to new ideas.Models acceptance, curiosity and inquiry actions.Actively seeks out connections, resources, and partnerships to support the transformation process.Politically AstuteWorks with school staff to identify district priorities consistent with local school priorities.Maintains support for district and school priorities.Matches influencing strategies to the circumstances and constitutes.PedagogyUses multiple forms of credible evidence, in a transparent way, to make decisions and help school staff develop the capacity to make effective use of available evidence for their own improvement purposes.Maintains a laser-like focus on the improvement of instruction and transformation in schools.Education/ExperienceProven leadership with respect to equity, reconciliation, and inclusionMaster’s Degree in Administration, Educational Leadership, Curriculum, or other relevant area.Valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) of the BC Ministry of Education or eligibility for qualification.Ideal candidate would have 5 years successful teaching experience and 2 years Principal/Vice Principal experience.How to apply:Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed personal résumé with three supervisory references, a brief statement of philosophy and any other relevant supporting documentation. Please submit all documents in one PDF file.Please apply via email to Jen Christenson, Staffing Officer, by 12:00pm Friday, November 25, 2022 at jchristenson@sd79.bc.caWe appreciate all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Quick Apply

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