T2327 - Assistant Principal

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal, École Westhaven School, in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division.
Duties will commence at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
**The competition will remain open until**:
May 31, 2023.
Role and Responsibilities
**The responsibilities include**:
Providing instructional leadership to promote high quality teaching and learning.
Implementing the Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation Policy.
Providing each student with the opportunity to fulfill their potential and pursue their dreams.
Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students.
Adhering to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures.
Managing school operations and finances.
Developing a shared responsibility between students, parents, schools and communities.
Modelling commitment to professional development.
Knowledgeable in research and practices to provide for the professional growth and evaluation of school staff conversant with data-driven decision-making strategies to develop data-based priorities in support of continuous improvement.
A collaborative leader who can engage staff in student-focused learning.
Proactive in theory, research and practices to ensure school discipline is maintained at a positive and caring standard.
Familiar with philosophy and practices to establish a student-centered timetable to optimize student learning opportunities.
Capable to promote and engage in positive and supportive relationships between the school, community and interagency partners.
Flexible with a broad curricular background or experience and involvement in school life
**Requirements**:
Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education
Demonstrated progress towards a master's degree is preferred but not required
Prior administrative experience is an asset
Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
Experience in implementing the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum
Technology skills to be able to work in the divisional context
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong relationship building skills to positively promote and support students
Proven track record of strong instructional practice and success across the curriculum
The ability to speak fluent French or experience in a French Immersion School is and asset
Montessori experience is an asset
Experience in infusing First Nations, Metis and Inuit foundational knowledge across the curriculum
The School
École Westhaven School is a dynamic JK to grade 5 school with roots that run deep within our local community. The school successfully offers four programming options for students:
an English program, a French Immersion program, a Montessori program, and a Junior Kindergarten (JK) program for 3 and 4 year olds. The school has a strong, supportive, and active School Council parent group who work together with the school to ensure that the whole ‘village’ is involved in helping our young children grow and learn.
**Vision**:
A Caring, Learning Community!
Please see our website for more information about the school.
The Division
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.
**The Board’s priorities are**:
Student Learning
Teacher, Support Staff and Leader Excellence
Community Engagement
System Health and Wellness
GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.
The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education and for its innovative technology programs.
Applications
In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
Vulnerable Sector Check
Child Intervention Record Check
Thank you in advance to all applicants for their interest;
however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.