Vice Principal (BA)

Worker's Compensation Board of Nova Scotia•South Shore, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice Principal is an instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment where all students and staff can thrive. The Vice Principal supports the Principal in providing strategic leadership in teaching and learning, supports staff growth and development, builds strong relationships with students, families, and the broader community, and ensures the effective day-to-day management of the school in alignment with provincial policies, standards, and system priorities.

Requirements

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
Masters degree directly related to the position (ILA Diploma in Instructional Leadership, Leadership, OR Educational Administration)
Masters in Inclusive Education and/or Special Education or Acadia Masters in Curriculum with focus on UDL, Inclusive Education or supporting learners with diverse needs and exceptionalities
Completion of the SSRCE Aspiring School Administrators Program, NSELC ALP Program or equivalent
Administrative Experience
PP-9 Teaching Experience
P-9 Abilities
Completion of Program for Aspiring Learning Support Teachers (PANLST)
Minimum of 5 years experience working as a classroom teacher programming for students with diverse needs including at the elementary level
Recent training and experience in evidence based programming and intervention for students with diverse needs
Understanding of the MTSS Framework and supporting the Tiers of Intervention including the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP)
Proven ability to work as a contributing member of Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams

Nice To Haves

Additional training in the following: TEACCH, STAR (Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research), Social Narratives, Social Thinking, Zones of Regulation, Interoception, and APSEA AIE ASD Online Course: ASD and Behavioral Interventions: An Introduction for School Personnel, Trauma Informed and Assistive Technology

Responsibilities

Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.
Support the Principal in providing strategic leadership in teaching and learning.
Support staff growth and development.
Build strong relationships with students, families, and the broader community.
Ensure the effective day-to-day management of the school in alignment with provincial policies, standards, and system priorities.
Create a learning climate that is equitable, inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive.
Generate public trust by fulfilling responsibilities, modeling professional standards of conduct, and acting with integrity.
Maintain a system-wide focus on effective teaching, learning, and assessment to keep every student engaged, challenged, and motivated.
Engage in ongoing professional learning and critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership, teaching, and learning.
Ensure safe, fair, and respectful environments where all members are welcomed, accepted, valued, and have a sense of belonging.
Facilitate change for improvement and are knowledgeable and strategic in response to evidence of student and system needs.
Recognize that building respectful trusting relationships and strong partnerships is vital in meeting the needs of all students.
Collaboratively manage inclusive educational environments, human resources, finances, and operations to ensure safe and orderly day-to-day operations.