SRCE-26-104, DJHG, Principal

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•Antigonish, NS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strait Regional Centre for Education is seeking applications for an Administrative Teaching vacancy. The Strait Regional Centre for Education is entrusted, under The Education Act of Nova Scotia, to deliver the public school program to approximately 5940 students in 20 schools throughout the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1166 staff members, works diligently to influence its vision of excellence in lifelong learning. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the SRCE's jurisdiction encompasses an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometers with a population of 54,972. Screening and appointment will be made according to the SRCE's Hiring Policy. The Principal is the educational leader of the school and will ensure that the Public School Program and curricula are implemented in order to maximize student learning experiences. The principal reports directly to the Director of Programs and Student Services and is responsible for the supervision of all school-based staff as well as the provision of a safe and orderly learning environment, the implementation of Centre and Provincial policies, adherence to pertinent collective agreements, staff deployment and supervision, and management of the physical plant. The principal will promote positive student transitions as required for the students and the school.

Requirements

Master of Education
Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience in a public school system
Relevant administrative experience at the grade level
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to lead effectively within a team environment
Ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all staff and students
Ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm under which the school operates
The ability to use appropriate communication tools, especially current technologies
Experience in educational administration
Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references, one must be your most recent supervisor. All candidates short listed for an interview will have references checked prior to being interviewed.

Responsibilities

To ensure that the public school program and curricula are implemented and effectively delivered
To create and maintain a safe, orderly, positive and effective learning environment
To take all reasonable steps to secure full and regular attendance of the students enrolled in the school in accordance with policies established by the centre
To complete and submit required documents as requested by the centre and/or the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
To identify the staffing needs of the school and assist with the selection of staff of the school
To employ and monitor acceptable accounting procedures in the maintenance of all fiscal records
To ensure that appropriate evaluation techniques are used for both students and staff
To establish and maintain a system to handle organizational tasks such as student records, teacher records, attendance, purchasing, budgets, and timetables
To ensure the security of the school building
To interact effectively with media and promote positive public relations
To implement Program initiatives through appropriate professional development for staff
To promote an understanding and application of respect for diversity and social justice as well as culturally responsive practices
To provide the leadership necessary to establish and maintain an effective School Advisory Council
To engage the school community in an on-going process of school improvement
To perform other tasks as assigned to her/him from time to time by the Director of Programs and Student Services and/or the Regional Executive Director