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District Principal: Inclusive Learning/Student Support
The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q? íc?? y? – Katzie, the q’wa:n??’?n? – Kwantlen and the SEMYOME – Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.
Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 80,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.
We are a progressive school district offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students and staff by implementing our district vision – Learning by Design.
The Surrey School District invites applications from outstanding educational leaders for the position of District Principal in Inclusive Learning/Student Support. The District Principal is an integral member of the district education leadership team working alongside other District Principals and our Director of Instruction. A belief in success for all learners, and a genuine appreciation and passion for supporting students with exceptional learning needs is essential. The qualifications required for selection include a minimum of a Master’s degree along with significant school leadership experience.
Applicants For The District Principal Position Will Have Demonstrated
a deep commitment to inclusion, equity, truth and reconciliation;
extensive knowledge of effectives practices along with varied experiences working with neurodiverse learners and their families;
deep understanding, appreciation, and application of principles of Universal Design for Learning
superior interpersonal communications skills and relational competencies;
ability to lead, promote and develop community connections, collaboration and networks;
integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to on-going professional learning;
inclusive leadership that is based on transparency, cultivates team-work and trust, and values diverse points of view;
experience demonstrating the ability to successfully lead educational and systems change
ability to work under pressure and navigate situations involving competing interests; and
a passionate commitment to making a difference in the lives of all learners.
Please visit the district website for the required forms to upload and for instructions on how to apply on Make a Future.
Required Forms
Self Assessment Form
Confidential Reference Form
NOTE: Please ensure your primary referee directly email the completed form to:
[email protected]. Do not upload to the Portfolio.
Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the “apply” button to the right of the posting. . The closing date for this posting is 12pm Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
