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Principal - Elementary
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada
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PRINCIPAL ELEMENTARY
The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:thFirst Nation andMathxwíFirst Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.
We are seeking applications for future Principal positions in our Elementary schools. Those selected will be welcomed to our administrator leadership pool.
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.
Learn more about the Abbotsford community: tourismabbotsford.ca //thefraservalley
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.
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 elementary schools. As an Elementary Principal, your leadership in classrooms and in the school creates compassionate and brave learning spaces for students, advances mastery of literacy and numeracy, and facilitates joyful exploration of the curriculum.
We are seeking a resilient leader who can effectively engage staff in learning opportunities and change initiatives and has a clear personal commitment to meaningful learning experiences, equitable opportunities, and culturally safe environments. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with students, families, and staff based on sound planning and decision-making and supportive instructional leadership.
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The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:thFirst Nation andMathxwíFirst Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.
We are seeking applications for future Principal positions in our Elementary schools. Those selected will be welcomed to our administrator leadership pool.
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.
Learn more about the Abbotsford community: tourismabbotsford.ca //thefraservalley
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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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 elementary schools. As an Elementary Principal, your leadership in classrooms and in the school creates compassionate and brave learning spaces for students, advances mastery of literacy and numeracy, and facilitates joyful exploration of the curriculum.
We are seeking a resilient leader who can effectively engage staff in learning opportunities and change initiatives and has a clear personal commitment to meaningful learning experiences, equitable opportunities, and culturally safe environments. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with students, families, and staff based on sound planning and decision-making and supportive instructional leadership.
Qualifications
- A Masters degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum, Diverse Learners, or related discipline
- A member in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch
- Formal leadership experience, preferably at the elementary school level
- Minimum requirement of two years of experience as a vice - principal.
- 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
- Ability to meaningfully include all members of the school community to fulfill a commitment to enhancing equity and home/school partnerships
- Ability to facilitate adult learning and collaboration grounded in an understanding of student learning and experience
- Advanced knowledge of BCs Policy for Student Success
- Demonstration of district leadership competencies with particular attention to resilience, capacity-building, visionary leadership, decision-making, and learning leadership.
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Responsibilities
Engage with students and families, provide instructional and administrative leadership, and lead the development and implementation of the school plan. Build inclusive, compassionate learning environments, advance literacy and numeracy, and support staff learning and school-wide change initiatives.
Requirements
Requires a master's degree in educational administration, curriculum, diverse learners, or a related discipline; good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch; formal leadership experience; and at least two years of vice-principal experience. Candidates should demonstrate instructional leadership, inclusive program and intervention design, knowledge of British Columbia's Policy for Student Success, and commitment to First Peoples Principles of Learning and reconciliation.
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- School Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Literacy and Numeracy Instruction
- Change Management
- Resilience
- Decision-Making
- Capacity-Building
- Visionary Leadership
- Adult Learning Facilitation
- Staff Collaboration
- Equity and Inclusion
- Culturally Safe Learning Environments
- Family and Community Engagement
- Intervention Systems
- Program Development
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Categories
- Education
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Elementary Education
- School Principal
- School Administration
- Instructional Leadership
- School Plan
- Educational Administration
- Curriculum
- Diverse Learners
- Teacher Regulation Branch
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Equity
- Inclusive Education
- Culturally Safe Environments
- First Peoples Principles of Learning
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Student Success
- Intervention Systems
- Change Management
- Adult Learning
- Home-School Partnerships
- Capacity-Building
- Visionary Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Resilience