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School Administrator Recruitment

Applications will only be accepted when there is current posting.  Please click on "current postings" for updated information on school administrator recruitment.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications/Experience:

  • B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate;
  • A minimum 5 years successful teaching experience;
  • Principal candidates must have completed a Master’s degree program;
  • Vice-Principal candidates must have completed or be enrolled in a Master’s degree program (verification required), and
  • Demonstrated ability in the use of computers for administrative purposes.

Special Skills and Competencies:

We require effective School Administrators in Vancouver who will:

  • Demonstrate the professional attributes of exemplary leaders;
  • Collaboratively develop a school mission, vision, values and goals;
  • Sustain a school growth process which is inclusive of staff, student and parents and which has as its focus the maximization of student learning;
  • Positively influence instruction, curriculum, assessment and evaluation practices in our schools;
  • Create a professional learning community that motivates staff and fosters teamwork, shared decision-making and professional growth;
  • Foster a school culture which is respectful of diversity and encourages partnerships with stakeholders;
  • Successfully lead in a unionized environment;
  • Effectively utilize resources and efficiently operate the school, and
  • Demonstrate emotional competency in motivating, problem solving and social behaviours with others.

Please note that in accordance with the Criminal Record Review Act, selected candidates not currently employed by the Vancouver Board must be cleared through the criminal record reviw.

 INSTRUCTIONS

PRINCIPAL AND VICE PRINCIPAL APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note your application will only be considered if a complete package as described below is submitted and received prior to the application deadline. The Application Form and Confidential Reference Form are available on our website at www.vsb.bc.ca, click on Employment, then Principal/Vice Principal Recruitment.

1.  Complete Application Form (if you are applying for more than one position, a separate application is  required for each).

2.  Confidential Reference Form:

  • Please give the Confidential Reference Form to one of your references to complete. This person must know you in a work context (preferably your immediate supervisor) and be able to attest to your ability to do the job for which you are applying. 
  • Please have your referee return the form by mail or hand delivery on or before the closing date for applications, in an envelope marked “Confidential Reference Form” to:

Associate Superintendent – Human Resources

Vancouver School Board

1580 West Broadway

Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8

 

3.  Resumes and any relevant supporting documentation (e.g. letters of reference or your most recent evaulation). Transcripts and certificates are not required and should not be included.

4.  All documents are to be submitted on plain white paper. Please do not use staples, report covers, spiral bindings etc.

Your application and resume should be forwarded to the address noted above. Please ensure you have followed all of the instructions provided.

Thank you.

Below are the PDF and Word files for easier convenience. Your application may be completed by typing directly onto the file documents and forwarding via email to mgmtjobs@vsb.bc.ca.

 

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Thank you.