Applications are invited for the position of:

Principal of Crestomere School

Effective august 28, 2024

Crestomere School has a staff of approximately 7 teachers and 4 support staff and serves approximately 154 students by providing a learning environment using innovative and collaborative educational practices from Kindergarten through grade 9.

The principal selection committee is seeking an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and administrator in Kindergarten - Grade 9 environments.

The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment towards building and promoting a collaborative environment. The new principal of Crestomere School will be expected to continue to build on a proud tradition where the school is an active partner with its community in developing the best educational experience possible for students. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills

Evidence of a commitment towards building and promoting collaborative environments.

Evidence of establishing structures and supports focused on concurrent academic and social/emotional interventions.

Evidence of leadership experience with diverse students.

Evidence of experience working with First Nations, Mtis & Inuit families and communities.

Evidence of strong foundational knowledge about First Nations, Mtis & Inuit for the benefit of all students'.

Evidence of a thorough understanding and application of current educational research.

Evidence of a minimum of 50% completion of a Master's Degree Program with a form completion timeline of no longer than 18 months.

Evidence of high expectations for student achievement, literacy assessment, and effective literacy programming and interventions.

Evidence of a commitment to leading and supporting professional development and school improvement initiatives aligned with jurisdictional and provincial directions.

Evidence of a thorough understanding of how technology can be used to facilitate learning.

Evidence of LQS Certification (Completion or Pathways to Certification workshop, or evidence of credentials)

Evidence of successful experience as an assistant principal or principal.

A detailed description of the Role of the Principal is available in Administrative Procedure 430 on the Wolf Creek Website.

The Principal of Crestomere School will also be expected to actively participate within the Wolf Creek Administrators Association and demonstrate a strong commitment toward our school district vision.Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications: Cover Letter

Resume

Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references

Electronic evidence of the skills listed above (eg. portfolio or other leadership artifacts)

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. However, applications received by May 7, 9:00 A.M. will be given special consideration.

Please compile all documents into one PDF File to be included with e-mail applications to:

Mrs. Sonja Dykslag

Assistant Superintendent, People Services

Wolf Creek Public Schools

6000 Highway 2A Ponoka, AB T4J 1P6

Telephone: (403) 783-5441 ext. 1237 Fax: (403) 783-3483

Email: sonja.dykslag@wolfcreek.ab.ca

Applications for this employment opportunity are preferred via email.

Please include the Competition number in the subject line of your email application.Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to provide, at his/her own expense, satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Check within twenty working days of an offer of employment