Ecole Frank Ross Elementary requires a vice-principal who is authentic, innovative, and resilient. This leader will have a passion for impacting student achievement, school culture and a desire to work proactively with students, staff, parents and the community, while honouring diversity and equity. This position involves a teaching responsibility. The specifics of the teaching component will be determined with the successful candidate.

École Frank Ross is a dual track, French Immersion and English, elementary

school located in Dawson Creek, enrolling approximately 480 students.

School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is located in the beautiful Peace

region of northeast British Columbia. We serve 3600 students in 18 schools. The three major centers in the district are the communities of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge. We have a strong belief in developing teachers, meeting students where they are, and providing a rich meaningful experience for all learners.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Administration or related field.
• If not currently in possession of such a degree, the successful candidate must be willing to complete one within three years.
• Must hold, or be eligible to hold, teaching certification in the province of British Columbia.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Record of exemplary teaching at variety of grade levels in more than one school.
• School-based or district-wide leadership as a teacher and/or administrator.
• Successful experience working with, and implementing programs/intervention for, students with diverse needs. Can provide examples of striving for equity for indigenous learners, students with complex needs, and any other identified student/group.
• Ability to de-escalate situations and promote positive solutions to problems. Able to navigate difficult conversations with all partners.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Experience implementing academic, social-emotional and behavioural supports and interventions that are appropriate to the needs of individual students.
• Ability to foster, maintain and restore healthy relationships that promote a positive school climate and culture that is welcoming, honours diversity, is pro-active, and demonstrates a restorative approach to student discipline.
• Demonstrates positive competencies in communication, collaboration, and teamwork. Values and promotes meaningful engagement with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Demonstrates ability to improve measured student success within the context of implementing district strategic planning goals.

For further information, contact Christy Fennell at 250-719- 9755. Please

submit your cover letter and resume, including the names and contact numbers of two work related references, to bklein@sd59.bc.ca

Deadline for application is Thursday, August 6th, at 11:00 am.

Posted On

July 28, 2026 04:21 PM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

August 06, 2026 11:00 AM PST/PDT

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Dawson Creek

School/Location

Ecole Frank Ross Elementary

Salary

$142, 410 - $159, 034

Employment Start Date

August 01, 2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas
• Transcripts