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Temporary Teaching Vice-Principal – SD10 (Arrow Lakes)
Nakusp Elementary School
2015-2016
SD #10, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC seeks a visionary, innovative VicePrincipal to join Nakusp Elementary School, a dynamic Grade K-7 school in Nakusp, BC. We’re looking
for an enthusiastic and creative leader and have a great team of teachers, support staff, parents,
students, and community for you to work alongside. Nakusp Elementary School is developing
innovative practice using its skilled staff, strong community and beautiful location to move learning
forward for students in cross-curricular and project-based practice. We’re good – and on our way to
great!
Our small rural district is staffed with people who care about students and who go the extra distance –
literally and figuratively - to make a difference! You will lead by example with your dedication and
commitment to our school and community. We are blessed not only with breathtaking geography –
long lakes, snow-capped mountains and lush forests – but also with warm and welcoming staff,
parents, and community in all of our six district schools. Our community, parents, teachers, support
staff, leadership team and Board of Education are committed to doing all that they can to support
student learning. Your training and experience leading educational change will stand you in good
stead as you guide and inspire others.
As Vice-Principal at Nakusp Elementary School, you will have exemplary organizational and planning
skills, and have a thorough knowledge of BC public schools and the BCEdPlan. You are an
experienced rural middle or elementary school educator and are seen leading change and
educational transformation. Your role requires that you have proven capabilities meeting the unique
needs of a diverse school community. Of course, you will love teaching and learning, and lead by
example with a passion for the work that is the base of what we do as educators – inspiring that love
of learning in our students! You are a reflective and highly competent leader poised to make a
difference in a small school amongst a community that has tremendous assets – our people, our
caring, and our commitment to doing everything we can to engage all learners. You’ll fit in wonderfully
to our school and district team!
Qualifications and Attributes:
 A Master's degree or actively progressing through a Master’s degree in an appropriate field of leadership
or curriculum
 Superb abilities as a teacher, in leading learning, and in building relationships
 Outstanding ability as a teacher and strength in teaching intermediate level classes
 Proven experience in educational leadership and educational transformation
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 Proficient use of technology to support teaching, learning, and administrative tasks
 A practice embedded in current pedagogical research and commitment to on-going professional
development and personal growth
 Involvement and leadership in professional inquiry and collaborative teams
 An outstanding team player and team builder; ability to collaborate, listen and lead
 Commitment to being an active member of the district administrative team
 Demonstrated ability to work well with parents and the community in support of student learning
 Willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities
 Sense of humour, strong work ethic and effective interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability
 Eligible for membership by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
This assignment includes a .6 FTE teaching assignment to be determined in consultation with the Principal.
Please submit your resume and cover letter with supporting documentation, together with three
current professional references by email no later than 12:00 pm, Thursday, June 11, 2015 to:
Ms. Terry Taylor
Superintendent/Secretary-Treasurer
[email protected]
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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