Vice-Principal of Information Technology
The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $190 million and employs approximately 3,000 staff; which includes, teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.
With the development and implementation of the Greater Victoria School District Strategic Plan, the new curriculum and the Technology for Learning Plan, strong alignment from the Information Technology department in supporting teaching and learning in the classroom is essential in order to move the learning environment forward.
The Greater Victoria School District is looking to hire a Vice-Principal of Information Technology that will report to the Director of Information Technology and join the IT management team in leading the use and support of technology throughout the School District.
This role oversees the implementation and support of the School District’s Student Information System and related student and classroom software systems, including FreshGrade, CSL, planning software and leading and directing the team that supports these systems. This includes the ongoing data collection and reporting requirements which provides analytical information to senior management and other district stakeholders to support effective decision making.
The Vice-Principal of Information Technology is accountable for leading the IT support team in supporting users with technology throughout the school district and supporting the Technology for Learning Plan. This role also works closely with the software development team in the support and creation of software applications that support students.
The Vice-Principal of Information Technology position is for a term of five years and is compensated at the Secondary Vice-Principal salary level. Close alignment with the Learning Team and other programs and departments supporting students is essential for this position.
At this time, we are seeking a dynamic leader with a proven record of exemplary educational and technology leadership. Interested teachers and administrators will need to express their interest and submit their package by Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Candidates must demonstrate their suitability for this position by answering the following three questions:
- Given the development and implementation of the School District Strategic Plan, the new curriculum and the Technology for Learning Strategy, please describe your vision for the integration and use of technology in teaching and learning and the supports required from the Information Technology department.
- Please describe your experience in educational and technology leadership that have prepared you for this Vice-Principal of Information Technology role.
- Please describe your personal and professional educational background and/or personal life experiences that have prepared you for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Please send your application package to:
Human Resource Services, Greater Victoria School District No. 61
556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 1E8
Or
Fax: 250-475-4113 / Email: hrs@sd61.bc.ca
https://www.sd61.bc.ca/our-district/about-us/greater-victoria-school-district-strategic-plan/