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SalaryELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL - Educational Leader
(0.38 Principal / 0.62 Teacher Grade 2/3)
Synopsis
The Elementary Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the ACA full-time elementary school including teacher supervision, educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and student support services. The The principal will function as a liaison between the school division they oversee, the Head of School, and the Board of Directors.
Qualifications
• Education Degree, preference given to those with elementary grades training and 5+ years of teaching experience, LQS would be considered an asset
• Valid Alberta Teachers Certificate, either current interim or permanent
• Valid Alberta Leaders Certificate, or willingness to pursue this qualification within 1 year of receiving this position
• Exceptional leadership, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Must have a police record check with vulnerability screening on file before starting employment
• Must be in align with our Mission and Vision
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of current educational trends and best practices
Accountability
• Reports directly to the ACA Head of School
• Will be evaluated annually by the Head of School
• Operates as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
• Provides effective feedback to the Head of School
Staff Leadership
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) to confirm teaching FTE needs for the school year and offer letters of employment to returning teachers
• Collaborate with HR to review teacher job postings, shortlist applicants, interview, hire, and onboard successful candidates
• Collaborate with HR to determine appropriate organizational, planning, professional development and assessment days for Kindergarten teachers and determine an accurate FTE
• Assign classroom placements and duties for teachers ensuring that their skills are used appropriately and effectively in the classroom based on background, experience, and feedback
• Collaborate regularly with the Learning Support Lead (LSL) in their role of supporting the Learning Support Assistant (LSA), elementary classroom teachers, and EAs
• Collaborate with the H of S, Secondary Principal, and LSL to plan PD days (three-year plan)
• Communicate approved hours and expectations to teachers including organizational days and PD days
• Meet with teachers regularly to provide encouragement and support
• Approve teacher requests for leaves and forward to Human Resources for final approval.
• Plan and lead divisional meetings 2-3 times per month
• Evaluate teachers and the LSL according to ACA Policy D-P06 - Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation
• Support teachers in their roles by providing mentorship opportunities, resources, advice, and advocating for their needs
• Participate in regular Executive Leadership Team meetings and Educational Leadership Team meetings
• Support positive staff culture creature in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team
• Create teaching schedules in collaboration with the other Principals and Facility Director
• Create supervision schedules for recess breaks and before and after school in collaboration with the Secondary Principal
• Teacher Annual Growth Plans - Provide templates that are aligned with the Alberta Teacher Quality Standards and review them upon submission, mid-year, and end of year.
Copies should be placed in the Principals and Head of School shared Google drive
• Advocate for staff needs to the Head of School and Human Resources
• Mediate staff disagreements. Report situations to Head of School for awareness and oversight
• Facilitate teacher training on the Alberta Teaching Code of Professional Conduct
• Designate curriculum leads, as needed
Full-Time Equivalency:
1.0 FTE
Compensation:
Varies based on Years of Teaching Experience and Education
Deadline for applications:
Open until filled
Please e-mail resume to our HR department: humanresources@airdriechristian.com or through our website at https://www.airdriechristian.com/career-opportunities.html.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes of individuals
not granted an interview will be disposed of appropriately.
