PRINCIPAL REQUIRED FOR

ELK POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elk Point Elementary , a K-6 school located in the town of Elk Point, Alberta, requires a P rincipal commencing the 2024-2025 academic year.

Elk Point Elementary has approximately 13 FTE teachers and 15 support staff serving 185 students.

Applications are welcomed from experienced educators or persons with proven educational leadership. Previous experience as a principal in an elementary school and a masters degree in a related field will be considered an asset. Candidates will only be considered if they have obtained or are in the process of obtaining their Alberta Leadership Certification.

As an accomplished teacher, proven leader and lifelong learner, the successful candidate will have a proven leadership track record that demonstrates: Strong collaborative educational leadership skills,

Effective teaching and/or lead teacher experience,

Strong interpersonal relationship and communication skills,

Knowledge of curriculum and proven instructional leadership qualities,

A student first focus and a belief that all children can learn and succeed,

Effective school management,

Positive and integrative behavior management skills,

Desire to get involved in participatory community education strategies and,

A commitment to the implementation of Collaborative Response.For more information, contact Mr. Peter Barron , Superintendent, at 780-645-3323, or by email, barrpete@sperd.ca.

Qualified persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to complete an online portfolio at http://stpauleducation.simplication.com by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2024 . Instructions on applying for positions are available on our website, https://www.stpauleducation.ab.ca/staff/work-at-sperd. In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector Check and Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.About St. Paul Education

Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.

In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Divisions religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.

We serve 3625 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 240 FTE teaching staff and 345 support staff.