Northern Gateway Public Schools is inviting applications for an accomplished, visionary leader interested in joining Northern Gateway Public Schools in the following position:

Valleyview Elementary School Principal

effective the 202 4 202 5 school year

Reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools, principals are members of a team of skilled, committed, talented and progressive educators in an environment of site-based decision making.

The successful candidate will: be instrumental in leading and inspiring the educational programming for NGPS students;

based on Inclusive Education practices, demonstrate a commitment to student learning and success through a focus on curriculum-instruction-assessment, the NGPS Quality Learning Environment, and the Teaching and Leadership Quality Standards;

foster effective Collaborative Team Meetings;

work with Central Administration, school staff, and School Council to facilitate the vision of the School Advancement Plan;

work effectively and collaborate regularly with Principal colleagues throughout the school jurisdiction;

foster effective relationships with the school community and the Valleyview community;

demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;

have successful elementary school teaching experience and school-based leadership experience; and

have a related Master Degree. Applicants will be guided in their administrative role by the nine Competencies identified in the Alberta Education Leadership Quality Standard. Fostering Effective Relationships

Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning

Embodying Visionary Leadership

Leading a Learning Community

Supporting the Application of Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit

Providing Instructional Leadership

Developing Leadership Capacity

Managing School Operations and Resources

Understanding and Responding to the larger Societal ContextPlease submit an electronic application, which must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of educational philosophy and names/positions/telephone contact information for three recent professional references, by May 9, 2024, to:

Leslee Jodry

Deputy Superintendent

Email: hr@ngps.ca

Office: 780-778-2800

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but will only contact those who are shortlisted.