Assistant Principal - Wainwright Jr/Sr High School

Join our Team: Assistant Principal Position Available

Organization: Buffalo Trail Public Schools

Location: Wainwright Jr/Sr High School, Wainwright, Alberta

Buffalo Trail Public Schools values administrators as integral team members, responsible for site-based management and educational leadership. We are looking for an experienced or aspiring Assistant Principal to join our team at Wainwright Jr/Sr High School in Wainwright, Ablerta. This position will include approximately 0.6 FTE teaching duties.

About Wainright Jr/Sr High School: Wainwright High School is an active and vibrant Alberta school that is home to approximately 310 students from Grade 7 to 12. We offer a variety of educational programming including Knowledge and Employability courses. Students are also encouraged to access our wide range of option courses including Indusgtrial Arts, Foods, Fine Arts, Athletics and Off-Campus opportunities.

Location Details: Wainwright is a town situated in East Central Alberta on Highway 14, approximately 2 hours east of Edmonton. The region's major industries include oilfield and agriculture. The area is also home to CFB Wainwright, a Canadian Armed Forces military base.

If you are a passionate educator committed to maximizing student learning in a safe and caring environment supported by a highly effective team, we invite you to apply for the Assistant Principal position at Wainwright High School. Join Wainwright High School in their mission to inspire success, every day, every way.

Education/Qualifications:

Hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate;

Meet the Leadership Quality Standard;

Hold or eligible to complete Alberta's Leadership Certification;

A Master's degree (or working towards one) in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction would be considered an asset

Reporting directly to the Principal the successful candidate will:

Demonstrate successful administrative experience/leadership training, along with the capability to facilitate staff development and foster professional growth;

Innovatively lead with awareness of current educational trends;

Be an effective communicator and dynamic leader with an appreciation for rural communities;

Be a strong instructional leader who can support teachers in utilizing diverse approaches to literacy, numeracy, and mental health education;

Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that reflects our commitment to maximizing student learning in a safe and caring environment;

Collaborate with stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the community, to promote a shared vision and goals for the school;

Implement innovative educational practices and strategies to enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall school performance;

Assit with the day-to-day operations of the school, including budget management, staffing, and resource allocation through a site-based management process;

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of building relationships with students, staff and parents through active interaction both in the school and in the community;

Possess a team-oriented leadership style that demonstrates both a willingness to be actively involved in school activities and a commitment to supporting those taking a leadership role;

Possess strong organization, communication and problem-solving skills and is an effective team-builder

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant consents/agrees that the Principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

An acceptable, original criminal records check with vulnerable sector check will be a condition of employment.

Applications should include a cover letter with a statement of your educational philosophy, resume and 3 professional references.

Closing

Applications must be submitted online, via Apply to Education by 4:00 pm on April 10, 2024.

For further information, please contact:

Mrs. Jody Cook, Principal Wainwright Jr/Sr High School

Phone: (780) 842-4481

Email: jody.cook@btps.ca

All applications received by the deadline will be considered. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. New principals, who have not already obtained provincial Leadership Certification, will be expected to complete the required programming leading to provincial Leadership Certification in alignment with provincial requirements.