POSITION: VICE-PRINCIPAL OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) invites applications for the position of vice-principal at Oliver Elementary School effective August 1, 2024. Oliver Elementary School is in the community of Oliver, BC and enrolls approximately 350 students.

The district serves approximately 2,400 students in the sunny Okanagan and Similkameen valleys in Southern British Columbia on the traditional unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people.

The pay range for this position is $126,738 to $133,914.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and passionate educator with demonstrated leadership qualities in instructional pedagogy, educational transformation, and in working collaboratively with others to improve outcomes for students. This forward-thinking individual can expect to work collaboratively as part of an administrative team to promote exemplary practice, a culture that fosters learning, belonging, inquiry and engagement at school and district levels.

Qualifications: Masters degree in education with relevant focus.

Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills; specifically, ability to build working relationships and interactions with students, parents and colleagues.

Exemplary knowledge and experience in elementary learning environments and strong pedagogy.

Ability and commitment to foster a positive, supportive, and effective school culture and climate.

Effective organizational, conflict resolution, and written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge and experience in creating classroom and school experiences and structures that support the inclusion and success of all students.

Sound knowledge of BC curriculum, assessment and research and the demonstrated ability to lead effective teaching and assessment practices.

Successful experience building relationships with Indigenous students, their families and communities.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and community partners.

Ability to promote good labour relations and sound personnel management within established regulations such as District Policy, the School Act, collective agreements and WorkSafeBC.

Ability and willingness to be an integral participant in school and district initiatives; and

Strong technology literacy and demonstrated ability in its application for instructional and administrative purposes.Application packages must include a cover letter, resume, relevant documents, and the contact information for three references including daytime phone numbers. As part of a cover letter, applicants must reference their leadership and experience at the elementary level.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday April 17th, 3:00 PM.

Please provide a complete application package to Jody Cvitko at jcvitko@sd53.bc.ca by the closing date.

For further information about the position, please contact Marcus Toneatto at mtoneatt@sd53.bc.ca or (250) 498-3481 (ext. 80117).

Thank you for your interest in our school district. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.