Description
Leadership Opportunity - Principalship Sir Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School
August 1, 2026
SCHOOL DISTRICT #49 (CENTRAL COAST)
Situated on the traditional territory of the Nuxalkmc and serving the communities of Bella Coola, Hagensborg, and Firvale, Sir Alexander Mackenzie Secondary provides a unique learning and working environment. Nestled among the Coast Mountain Range alongside the beautiful Bella Coola River staff and students enjoy natural surroundings in a school focusing on experiential learning and a sense of belonging. The amazing wealth of opportunity to live in our district can be found
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic school leader for the position of Principal for Sir Alexander Mackenzie Secondary (SAMS). Serving roughly one hundred students, this school offers excellent core programming and has a well-established Nuxalk Language and Culture program, an Outdoor Education program, trades, year-round athletics, and a long history of supporting the Fine Arts. Occupying the same campus is a district-run childcare centre, our 5-7 school (NES), access to community biking and hiking trails, and a community Art House, together serving as a flagship for district initiatives in a valued community hub.
This is an outstanding opportunity to provide leadership in a district that values relationships and capitalizes on small school and community values.
Candidates Must Possess:
- Demonstrated excellence as a teacher and educational leader;
- Successful experience as a Principal or Vice Principal;
- A demonstrated ability to create educational environments that are
- The ability to establish a culture of staff engagement to support student success;
- Current knowledge of sound instructional practice;
- Demonstrated commitment and knowledge of Indigenous education;
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and a sense of community;
- A Master's degree from a recognized university; and
- Certification, or eligibility for same, as a teacher in the Province of BC is a requirement.
Applications will be received until January 30, 2026. Completed applications, in a single PDF package, should include the following:
- Cover letter;
- Résumé (Include professional development activities and professional leadership
- Copy of most recent Evaluation Performance Report (If no evaluation report is available, please include a contact phone number of your present principal or supervisor); and
- List of three professional references, including current immediate supervisor
Stephen Dishkin
Superintendent of Schools
Hagensborg, B.C. V0T 1C0
sdishkin@sd49.ca
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Search is a District Requirement
