School Leaders Development Program

School Leaders Development Program (SLDP)

The purpose of the School Leader Development Program is to build capacity in school leaders in the school district. School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) is establishing a new cohort of SLDP interns for a 2-year term starting in October 2025.

While the SLDP has a function of preparing individuals for potential positions as vice-principals and principals, it is also intended to support teachers in and for other types of leadership in SD8 formal and informal. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about instructional leadership and school management, while gaining leadership experience at the same time.

Interested candidates may apply:

·        You are an experienced and accomplished teacher (K-7, 8-12, or at the district level), with a continuing position in School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).

·        You are a reflective learner, recognized by your colleagues for your leadership ability and have experience in informal and/or formal leadership roles.

·        You are focused on student achievement, supporting all learners to reach their potential, and educational innovation.

·        You offer excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills.

·        You are a facilitator of curiosity and inquiry and champion inclusion, equity, and Indigenization.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

·        Knowledge of current curriculum initiatives and pedagogical practices

·        Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and team-building skills

·        Evidence of informal leadership and a strong work ethic

·        Evidence of reflective, lifelong learning

Qualifications:

·       Valid BC Teaching Certificate

·        Eligible to pursue (or working towards/possessing) a master’s degree

·        Proven record of excellence in teaching

·        Valid BC drivers’ licence

Application packages (please see below) must be submitted to:

Chandra Singh – Director of Human Resources

School District No.8 (Kootenay Lake)

811 Stanley Street, Nelson BC. V1L 1N8

e-mail: humanresources@sd8.bc.ca

APPLICATION

Application components:

1. Application letter and current resume.
2. Reference Letters (minimum 2)- confidential and sent directly to the address above with the following subject line in the email or on the outside of the letter. Please ensure that your referees have the letter submitted on or before the due date of the application:

“SLDP Application Reference: [your name]”

1. Letters from your current principal and previous supervising principals
2. Letter from a teaching colleague

Your application letter and/or resume must contain the following information:

1.     Contextual Information

Name:

Education/Training:

Teaching Experience:

-District(s)

-School(s)

-Grade(s) Taught

-Subject(s) Taught

2.     A description of your formal and informal school district or community leadership experience.

3.     A statement describing:

a.     Why you’re interested in pursuing leadership training

b.     How you are suited for a formal leadership role, including:

                                              i.      educational knowledge

                                             ii.      organizational skill

                                           iii.      interpersonal skill

                                            iv.      attitudes and beliefs about:

1.     leadership

2.     work in general

3.     being a reflective adult learner

c.      Your commitment to fully participating in and completing all aspects of the SLDP, and to continuing as an employee of the SD8 beyond the two years of the program.