Pleasantdale School, located in the community of Estevan, Saskatchewan requires the service of a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Vice Principal. Pleasantdale School currently has approximately 207 students Grades K to 8 and 13.65 FTE teachers.

Position Details:

1.0 FTE Continuing

Term:

This position will commence at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year.

Specific accountabilities would be (but are not limited to): To use best practices, provide leadership in improving the effectiveness of the education programs, the school and school division

To provide for continuous progress of students through Saskatchewan's K-8 Core curriculum to meet or exceed the requirements of grade completion and graduation

To ensure the actualization of Saskatchewan's core curriculum

To adapt the curriculum to the conditions of the school where local discretion is possible

To exercise supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff

To confer with the relevant Superintendent for situations with staff, students, curriculum and any other pertinent matters

To provide leadership and support within a professional learning community, the school community council and the school improvement planning process

To ensure that progress is made towards the attainment of the goals of the school and the Division

To foster desirable relationships between the school and the community, especially between the school, parents and other agencies

Organizing for adequate supervision of pupils

To make reasonable provision for the safety and welfare of the pupils and staff in order to prevent unhealthy conditions, injury from fire, accidents or exposure to communicable disease

To make recommendations to the appropriate School Division personnel regarding expenditures, facilities, equipment, supplies and other items considered necessary for effective operation of the school

To exercise control of the School Based budget allocated by the Division as well as any school raised funds

To ensure that school discipline is maintained

To implement and uphold Board Goals, policies and administrative procedures

To make recommendations with regard to teacher recruitment and selection

To ensure that care is taken for all school property

To submit reports on aspects of the operation of the school as required by the Division

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to provide adaptive leadership

Clear understanding and ability to provide situational leadership

Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with students and act as a role model to children and youth within the school community

Demonstrated ability to provide for the professional growth and evaluation of school staff

Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions to a wide range of problems

Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of Human Service Agencies, members of the public, including parents

Ability to plan, implement, reflect on and monitor multiple processes within the school

Demonstrated ability to present and promote change at the school and/or organizational level

Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage time

Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality relative to school division operations

Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Proficiency in the operation of computers, word processing applications and additional software comparable to those currently used in the school division

Present a positive and professional approach

Typically, these skills will be achieved through having:

Bachelor of Education Degree from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education

Saskatchewan Professional "A" Teaching Certificate

Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience

Master's Degree in Education from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education is preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of Saskatchewan Core Curriculum and Sask. Learning initiatives

Knowledge of the role of other Human Service Agencies in the support of learning

Knowledge of best practices in educational leadership

A combination of education and experience is also acceptableSalary & Benefits:

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the currently negotiated Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement and Locally Negotiated Teacher Agreement.For Further information contact:

Catherine Hiltz, Superintendent of Schools - South

Phone: (306)636-7477

Email: catherine.hiltz@secpsd.ca

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 400 Appendix: Criminal Record Checks.Application Procedure:

Accepting online applications only.

Applications received by April 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm will be assured full consideration.

This posting will remain active until a suitable candidate has been found. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.