The Vice Principal of a school shall, subject to the Minister's directives and the policies of the education authority,
- Work with and support all duties and responsibilities of the school principal
- Act as the designate to the principal in the principal's absence
- Perform specific duties in the school as assigned by the principal
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Be responsible for the school to which the principal is assigned by the education authority;
- Provide educational leadership in the school;
- Ensure that the instruction provided by teachers employed at the school is consistent with the courses of study and education programs prescribed, approved or authorized pursuant to this Act;
- Perform the supervisory, management and other duties required or assigned by the Director or the education authority;
- Evaluate or make provision for the evaluation of teachers under the principal's supervision and report to the Director respecting the evaluation;
- Attend to the domains within the CAMET Leadership Standards;
- Perform teaching duties as assigned by the Principal/ Public Schools Branch;
- Maintain proper order and discipline in the school and on the school premises and during school-sponsored activities;
- Foster cooperation and coordination of effort among staff members of the school;
- Ensure records are maintained in respect of each student enrolled in the school in accordance with the regulations and policies;
- Ensure that teachers conduct appropriate assessments to determine the progress and promotion of students, as required by the Minister or the Public Schools Branch;
- Promote the students that the principal considers deserve promotion and issue to students the statements, report cards or certificates that are appropriate;
- Report to the Director and/or Administrator Support Leader as required on matters concerning the school;
- Attend to the health, comfort and safety of the students;
- Encourage the establishment of and consult the school council or home and school association on matters relevant to its functions;
- Initiate the development of a school goals plan;
- Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the principal in their absence;
- Work with school staff to implement and achieve the goals set out in the school plan.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Education degree and holds or is eligible to hold a PEI Teaching Certificate 5;
- Has completed Administrative Leadership Program with certification recognized by the PEI Registrar's office; or an appointment can be made conditional upon the successful applicant obtaining the qualification at the next offering of the course;
- Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience;
- Superior skills in educational leadership, effective teaching and curriculum implementation;
- Excellent interpersonal, team building and communication skills, and exercises professional behavior;
- Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with students, staff and the school community.
The following would be considered assets:
- Holds or is eligible to hold a PEI Teaching Certificate 6;
- Master's degree with a concentration in Educational Leadership/Administration;
- Experience working at a dual-track school;
- Bilingual;
- Experience with ISC scheduling software;
- Contract Administrative experience as a Principal or Vice-Principal;
- Experience with Special Education programming (example: ILI/ BSP, IEP, ALPs, Adaptations, Academic Case Management, etc.);
- Experience in administration in a large complex environment;
- Bachelor of Education with a concentration in Secondary;
- Experience and competency with administrative software and systems (example: PowerSchool, Excel, myBlueprint, etc.);
- Three (3) or more years recent teaching experience at the Intermediate level;
- Experience working with EAL students and families.
Note: Please ensure the resume/application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided on the resume. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you apply using the ATS system, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application/resume. 
