SAGE

DISTRICT PRINCIPAL, Education Services

(Aboriginal Education Focus)

Surrey – a diverse and progressive school district, is seeking interest from exemplary educators to join its dynamic team as District Principal, Education Services with a primary focus on supporting Aboriginal

learners.
Members of the Education Services department work as a close-knit team of highly skilled professionals where integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to on-going professional growth define the work ethic, and a sense of optimism and joy are highly valued.
Working in an environment of shared responsibility for Aboriginal learner success, you will contribute as a member of the district’s leadership team, and you will be directly involved in supporting understanding and an appreciation of the First Peoples Principals of Learning system-wide.
We invite applications from educators with:

•   knowledge of, and appreciation for Aboriginal culture in our schools;
•   a strong knowledge and experience-base in working with Aboriginal learners and communities;
•   a record of advocacy for students with Aboriginal heritage;
•   a high degree of professional credibility;
•   exceptional formal and informal leadership experience;
•   a successful record as a systems change agent including skill in developing a continuum of instructional support;
•   a demonstrated ability to use data to inform strategic directions;
•   demonstrated skill in building relationships with colleagues and with the community in support of a

  respectful and inclusive environment where culture, learning and success are all important;

•   superior interpersonal and communications skills;
•   demonstrated ability to collaboratively problem-solve complex matters; and
•   a commitment to professionalism and to working in a collaborative environment.