Principal - Raft River, Blue River, and Vavenby Elementary

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Located in the stunning surroundings of BC’s interior, the Kamloops-Thompson School District serves approximately 16,000 students, including approximately 3,100 students of Indigenous ancestry, in 49 schools. Our District is dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive of the diversity of our entire learning community. With an annual budget of approximately $251 million and nearly 3,000 employees, our District offers a wide range of program options, including:
French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, sports academies, trades programs, a K-12 fine arts school, and an elementary science and technology school. We serve learners across 35 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school, one alternate education program, one continuing education program, and one Provincial Online Learning school.

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is located on the territory of the Secwépemc Nation and works in collaborations with seven local bands, Métis, Inuit, and diverse, urban Indigenous populations in a large geographical area. The District extends to Pinantan Lake, Heffley Creek, Sun Peaks, Barriere, Clearwater, Vavenby, and Blue River to the north, Logan Lake to the south, Savona to the west and Chase and Westwold to the east.

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SD73 is seeking applications from an innovative and visionary educational leader for the Principal of Raft River, Blue River, and Vavenby Elementary as per Board Policy 14 – Recruitment and Selection.

As a member of the District’s administrative team, you are a visionary leader who values equity and excellence for all learners. You have a depth of knowledge of the BC education system as you plan for and implement student achievement goals through innovative instructional practices in inclusive learning environments that value and celebrate diversity. As a dynamic, high-energy leader, you demonstrate excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

The core mandate of for the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education is to improve student achievement and allocate its resources. The Board plays an essential role in the public education system by responding to the needs and interests of students and families.

• Guide the development and implementation of shared values, vision, and mission and goals to support engagement, learning, and success for all learners (foster educated and resilient citizens empowered to contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and caring society through connections/relationships, equity, well-being, sustainability, and the Seven Grandfather Teachings of our local First Nations)
• Guide the development and implementation of goals to support engagement, learning, and success for all learners (intellectual development, human and social development, cultural and identity development, career development, and systems development)
• Articulate a process of decision making using an ethical framework based on the core purpose and direction of public education (model an open and honest way of exploring challenges and finding resolutions, promote and foster appropriate communication)

• Leading the Learning (Establishes a continuum of learning, engages in ongoing and targeted conversations regarding the progression of learning, focus professional learning and development on addressing the needs of the population through an environment that provides, challenges and stretches the status quo)
• Collaborative Practice (Promote and foster communication based on core values, create opportunities to build professional relationships that inspire trust and demonstrate respect, practice reflective dialogue about teaching and…