Job Title: 
Vice Principal of Senior School

Department/Functional Area: 
Senior School

FT/PT:
Fulltime
$6,000.00 Stipend

Number of Incumbents:
None with this job description, numerous iterations

Reports to:
Principal of Senior School

The Vice Principal of Senior School is responsible for assisting with academic, administrative and student welfare components of operations in their division.

• Leads by example in researching and engaging with innovative learning practices, embracing change as a regular part of education, and supporting classroom learning and pedagogical practices.
• Works with Heads of Department to support curriculum, instruction and assessment practices aligned with whole-school academic objectives.
• Promotes collaboration among colleagues and facilitates opportunities for sharing effective practices.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assists the Principal with management relating to assigning duties, scheduling events, planning for and leading staff meetings, report card generation and publication, planning for parent-teacher conferences, admissions interviews and other responsibilities as needed.
• Seeks and maintains an understanding of school policies and procedures, provincial education law and provincial responsibilities for educational administrators.

Student Welfare Responsibilities:

• Identifies and tracks, then consults, develops and communicates plans of support for students who are not meeting, or are at risk of not meeting, the school policy for academic continuance.
• Promotes positive behavioural expectations and intervenes, when necessary, to work in partnership with faculty, students and families to plan for and support students in implementing strategies for behavioural improvement and successful participation in the school environment.
• Provides leadership and oversight of student conduct and has responsibility for engaging students in understanding and making meaning of the student code of conduct, including their rights and responsibilities as members of our school community.
• Collaborates with Student Services team members in planning and communicating for holistic student care when both clinical and behavioural considerations are present.
• Monitors attendance, ensures compliance with provincial procedures, identifies patterns and supports students and families in addressing issues of lateness, school avoidance and truancy.
• Assists the Principal in the case management and documentation of progressive discipline in cases of misconduct.

• Proven ability to manage workflow in a dynamic, fluid environment
• Effectively develops and follows systematic processes
• Ability prioritize work with attention to detail

Interpersonal Communications:

• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging scenarios
• Demonstrated collegiality and professionalism; ability to work within a multi-team setting
• Superior written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Position is responsible for maintaining confidential information and documentation
• Position is responsible for organizational tasks (scheduling, project assignment)

Financial Management

• Position may be required to maintain and report on budgets

• Concentration necessary to ensure accuracy is maintained with multiple priorities
• Immovability of scheduled meetings and events may create tension
• Independently perform work
• Frequent responses to inquiries

Physical Effort:

• Use of computer monitor may result in visual and mental fatigue
• Moving frequently and circulating throughout campus

Working Conditions:

• Majority of work is performed in a typical school environment
• Flexibility is required to attend events outside of regularly scheduled office hours and to travel overnight while supervising students