Seabird Island Band Looking for Vice Principal – Administration at Agassiz, BC Full Time

Position summary
Working within Lalme’ Iwesawtexw (Seabird Island Community School) for the 2022-2023 school year, The Vice Principal assists the Principal in the administration, leadership, supervision and operation of School. The Vice-Principal provides quality B.C. curriculum in a learning environment that promotes language and reinforces the personal values of self-reliance, generosity, honesty, adaptability, and respect for self, others and the environment. The Vice-Principal must fulfill his/her responsibilities with high ethical and moral standards and service as a positive role model for staff and students. You will be a member of an interdisciplinary, collaborative teaching team, liaising with other professionals, students, family members, and community to provide students with holistic, culturally focused education. Be part of a team where you can positively influence a student’s educational journey and see the difference you can make in a community as you teach the diverse student body of Lalme’ Iwesawtexw.

Success profile

What does it take to be successful working in Lalme’ Iwesawtexw at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Organized: Excellent classroom management, behavioral management and organizational skills.
• Leader: Demonstrated ability to lead teachers to promote teamwork and create a positive environment for students. Developing relationships with students, parents, families and community professionals.
• Passionate: A passion for Education that you’ll share with future generations.
• Innovative: A collaborative attitude, participating in planning, developing, extending services and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive student culture.

• Inclusive: Forward thinking, inclusively minded approach to create support students with special needs.
• Role Model: High professional and ethical standards.
• Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work that matters
Are you looking to start a career where you’ll make meaningful connections and contribute to holistic education and instilling a foundation of lifelong learning in young learners? Our team is passionate about supporting thriving students and families.

Lalme’ Iwesawtexw is a place to learn many skills. We are many nations, but we proclaim one goal to strengthen our pride, our language, our culture and our freedom. Our School’s mission is to provide a supportive and culturally relevant learning environment which places a high value on life-long learning, respect for self and others, honesty, integrity, generosity and hard work.

We are a Group One K-12 Independent school located 1 kilometre from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We have an expected student enrollment of 185 students housed in the main school (K-8) and in the adjacent high school.

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Benefits and perks

Benefits vary by job type, and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process. Benefits are eligible after a successful probationary period has been served

• Extended health and dental benefits,

• Accrued vacation and sick time,
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
• Access to internal training programs, professional development and skill enhancement,
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary teaching team,
• Equitable hourly rates in accordance with collective agreements, and

• Casual dress code

What you’ll do

• Maintain a team approach in planning and organizing the delivery of the established curriculum.
• Utilize a wide variety of cost effective methods to meet educational needs.
• Create a smooth and effective transition between grades.
• Assist in the realization of the educational goals and strategic plans.
• Assist when needed in school cultural events, celebrations and ceremonies.
• Participate in the selection of school staff.
• Ensure that the Human Resource Policy is applied consistently in all actions concerning the hiring, training, evaluation, employee relations, performance and retention of school staff.
• In cooperation with the Principal, complete performance evaluations with the school staff and provide accurate goals for upcoming school year.
• Administer the BC School Act, Independent School Act, as they apply to the SIB School’s.
• Ensure that all school staff understand and adhere to the policies, acts and regulations governing the operation of the school.
• Ensure that the curriculum and other specialized programs are in place and are followed by teaching staff.
• Be a positive role model by actively supporting the vision, mission and philosophy of Lalme’ Iwesawtexw.
• Participate in community events and encourage school staff and students to do the same, including but not limited to the Seabird Island Annual Festival.
• Provide instruction to elementary and/or high school classes as required.
• Maintain a high personal standard of instructional competency to be a role model for other teachers.
• Observe teachers and provide advice and problem solving support for teachers to improve learning outcomes for students.
• Encourage student responsibility, personal discipline and self-motivation.
• Maintain an educational environment that is warm, understanding and challenging for students and conducive to high morale, creativity and teamwork.
• Ensure that life skills programs are implemented when necessary.
• Provide parents or guardians with information on student progress in intellectual development, social development, and attendance.
• Provide parents or guardians with information to increase their ability to create a supportive home learning environment.
• Conduct and participate in meetings with students, parents, school staff and the Education Committee to improve teamwork and communication.
• Oversee management and deliverables for MyED.
• Review and distribute student report cards and interim reports.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Vice Principal, Principal, Director or the Executive Director.

Reports To:

• Principal

Direct Reports:

• Teachers, and support staff

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required, First Nations teaching experience an asset
• Current practicing BC Certified Teacher qualifications considered an asset
• Solid knowledge of and demonstrated ability in addressing a wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs of children of intermediate ages.
• Ability to adhere to Oath of Confidentiality and Seabird Island Band Policies and Procedure.

• Knowledge and respect of Stó:lō culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations children and the community is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5.

Pre-employment screening

• Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
• SIB has implemented measures to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. SIB is mandated under provincial health care standards that all employees provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 unless otherwise deemed exempt under the Human Rights Code

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.