Principal and Vice Principal Positions

Coquitlam School District no. 43 - Position Posting Principal and Vice Principal Positions

Coquitlam School District invites applications for Principal and Vice Principal positions from individuals who are seeking challenging educational leadership opportunities. Upcoming vacancies are anticipated at all levels (secondary, middle, and elementary).

As the third largest school district in the province, we are located within a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The school district serves approximately 35,000 students and employs about 4,900 teaching, administrative, management and support staff across 71 schools. Our school district values a coordinated, collaborative approach to working with our students, parents, community partners, the public, and employee groups. School District 43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honour each person’s unique lived experiences.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities, and intersectionality.

Principals report to the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendents, while Vice Principals report to the Principal of their school. Both positions are responsible for a variety of duties, and provide supervision of the schools’ programs, services, students, and staff, with the Vice Principal role in an assistant capacity. Principals and Vice Principals also provide instructional leadership, support the learning of students, and are knowledgeable about curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies.

In addition, they develop professional development opportunities for staff, aid in the selection and placement of staff and assist in the budgetary process.

The successful candidate will have effective interpersonal, supervisory, communication and organization skills with a proven ability to work and manage effectively in a unionized setting. They will have a demonstrated commitment to professional development and continual growth as an educational leader.

• Minimum of five complete years of successful teaching (not including teacher-on-call) and/or administrative experience;
• For a Principal position, a completed Master’s degree, coupled with previous experience in an administrative role;
• For a Vice Principal position, evidence of enrollment in a Master’s program, or a completed Master’s degree;
• A strong belief and commitment to, as well as experience, in public education;
• British Columbia Teacher Regulation Branch (BCTRB) certification or eligible for certification;
• Familiarity with the technology used in supporting student learning and experience with differentiated teaching practices related to inclusion, diversity, and teaching students with exceptionalities;
• Knowledge of current curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies.

Salary is set by BCPSEA (British Columbia Public School Employers Association) and is dependent on experience. The salary range for principals is $157,407 - $175,228 and vice principals is $138,076 - $153,709 dependent on level placement at elementary, Middle, or secondary and is complimented with a generous benefits package.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a municipal criminal record check in addition to the criminal record check required through the BCTRB.

Please visit our website for detailed job descriptions and to preview our Leadership Framework including our 14 Key Competencies for specific information on leadership in our school district. Human Resources

Your application with a maximum of 10 pages must include:

• Cover letter*, resume, proof of enrollment in Master’s program (in progress) or proof of a completed Master’s degree.
  
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