Principal – Tsuma-as Elementary School
The School District
The Pacific Rim School District covers much of Central Vancouver Island's rugged, picturesque West Coast and serves a regional population of approximately 31,000 residing in the communities of Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield and other remote communities. The schools are situated on the ha-houlthees of the cıšaaʔatḥ, hupačasath, tla-o-qui-aht, Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, and Huu-ay-aht First Nations. The school district respectfully acknowledges that it works alongside all Nuu-chah-nulth Nations, other First Nations, and Metis and Inuit of British Columbia to serve all children and youth of the Alberni-Clayoquot region.

The district is home to 4000 students, 35% of whom are of Indigenous ancestry, in two neighbourhood secondary schools, eight elementary schools, and one K-9 school. The district has a successful alternate learning centre, a strong French Immersion program, a thriving international student program, and a busy continuing education program.

The School
Tsuma-as Elementary School is a K-7 school situated in the north end of Port Alberni. Tsuma-as enrolls approximately 350 school age students and has onsite Strong Start, childcare, and before- and after-school care programs.

The School Principal
Preferred candidates will have successful formal school leadership experience in elementary or middle school settings, as well as strong, positive interpersonal skills and recognized involvement in building effective school and community relations. Candidates will show a commitment to improved achievement for all learners, including the ability to engage staff in the creation of a professional learning community that considers research, best practice, and student data to guide instruction and to develop school plans.

Key qualities, attributes and experiences include:





Proven track record of exemplary teaching/leadership with current educational trends and best practice relating to instruction and assessment, emphasizing best practice in literacy and numeracy instruction

Knowledge of and successful implementation of effective programs that reflect the cultural and academic needs of Indigenous students.

Knowledge of and experience with social and emotional learning, mental health, and well-being research and curriculum

Ability to develop fair and effective student behaviour support systems.

Knowledge of and experience in effective ways to use technology as tools to enhance student learning

Strong personal and professional vision

Interest in, and, ideally, experience with ‘out of the box' thinking with respect to developing programs that meet the needs of students living in a rural, outdoor centered community

Visible commitment to life-long learning and professional learning

Demonstrated ability to support and maintain a protected and caring school environment through caring relationships and positive behavioural intervention supports

Demonstrated focus on school improvement and staff development with intentional coherence between the school growth plan and the district strategic plan

Knowledge and understanding of the First Peoples Principles of Learning and commitment to improving school success for Indigenous students

Demonstrated commitment to building student voice and agency within school

Effective decision-making processes that build consensus, commitment, and collaboration

Qualifications

A valid British Columbia teaching certificate

Completion of a Master's Degree in education or related field

Successful teaching experience in a elementary school setting

Wage Range
$152,959 - $161,618

For more information on this position contact Jaslene Atwal, Superintendent, at [email protected].

We appreciate the interest of all applicants but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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📌 Principal - Tsuma-as Elementary School (British Columbia)
🏢 St. Clement's School
📍 British Columbia