VP26007 - Senator Buchanan Elementary School - Vice Principal

Lethbridge School Division•Lethbridge, AB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lethbridge School Division invites applications for the position of Vice Principal, seeking innovative, open-minded leaders who approach life as a learner and inspire others to do the same. The ideal candidate will nurture a learning community, drive academic success by fostering excellence and innovation in teaching, and champion diversity, and inclusion to create an environment where every student feels valued and empowered. Our leaders prioritize building strong relationships, promote well-being, and embody the belief that everyone has the capacity to learn and grow. The successful candidate will be committed to continuous improvement and professional growth, and, with vision, compassion and purpose lead a vibrant and thriving school community. Senator Buchanan Elementary School serves approximately 290 students from Kindergarten to Grade 5. We value inclusion, community, leadership and diversity. We are a multi-aged school where students have the opportunity to discover, practice and revisit concepts both as novices during their first year in a classroom and as mentors when in their second. Younger students are motivated to take academic risks as they observe their older classmates and comprehend what comes next. Older students develop confidence and extend learning and understanding as they are challenged to support their younger peers by sharing their knowledge in clear and concise ways.

Requirements

Be an exceptional leader with a broad worldview, supporting and appreciating different viewpoints.
Be committed to engaging and collaborating with the school community, understanding community and cultural contexts.
Have an unwavering commitment to students and be able to demonstrate the belief that all students are capable learners.
Have a strong understanding of the components of successful collaboration to support the work of teachers.
Demonstrate the ability to learn along with all staff, students, families and community stakeholders to further the learning priorities of the school.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of innovative pedagogy and leading learning, including inquiry-based learning, comprehensive literacy and numeracy instruction.
Have a commitment to inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all students.
Have a solid understanding of and commitment to Indigenous ways of knowing.
Demonstrate a commitment to personal professional growth and reflection with a learner mindset.
Have a deep understanding of the nature of learning, and how to strategically and successfully lead a learning community.
Possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate.
Completion of or enrolled in both Master’s degree in education and Leadership Quality Standard certification.
Exemplary teaching experience is necessary.
Provide a police information check, including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
Provide a satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
Provide proof of photo identification (e.g., valid driver’s license, provincial identification card, valid passport, or Nexus card).
Provide documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee’s legal name.

Responsibilities

Nurture a learning community.
Drive academic success by fostering excellence and innovation in teaching.
Champion diversity and inclusion to create an environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
Prioritize building strong relationships.
Promote well-being.
Embody the belief that everyone has the capacity to learn and grow.
Be committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
Lead a vibrant and thriving school community with vision, compassion and purpose.