Assistant Principal 1.0 Fte

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,150 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and to discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing our staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

Ardrossan Junior Senior High serves approximately 825 students in grades 7 to 12, with 39 teaching staff and 13 support staff. The school is located in Ardrossan, AB, approximately 10 minutes east of Sherwood Park, AB.

The mission of Ardrossan Junior Senior High is to achieve educational excellence in preparing students for their future. As a combined junior-senior high school, staff and administration get to know students very well during their years at Ardrossan. There’s a strong sense of "family" at the school. Ardrossan Junior Senior High is a dual-track school offering both an English program and a French Immersion program.

Elk Island Public School Division invites applicants for the position of Assistant Principal at Ardrossan Junior Senior High effective the 2024-25 school year.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:
The supervision and support for inclusive education, which includes ISP and Benchmark completion and updates. In addition, the AP position would support staff with numeracy and literacy.

Conferring with students, parents and staff to find the best solutions possible to help students succeed.

Developing innovative and creative strategies to increase student engagement, including the necessary supports for the success of students in inclusive settings.

Building relationships with students, staff and families to maintain a positive school culture.

Maintaining high visibility and accessibility during the school day, including classroom visitations.

Providing leadership in creating opportunities for teacher collaboration.

Setting, maintaining and modeling high standards of professional conduct.

Leading the development, implementation and assessment of the instructional program.

Supervision, observations and evaluations of staff.

Effective verbal and written communications with a variety of groups and individuals.

Building positive work relations with all students from Grade 7 to 12, staff, parents and Central Services staff.

There may be a teaching assignment attached to this position.

**Experience, Training, Requirements**:
Valid Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate

Minimum five years successful teaching experience

Master’s degree or nearing completion of a Master’s program would be considered an asset

Experience as an Assistant Principal would be considered an asset

**Required Competencies**:
Leadership

Conflict Management

Building Effective Teams

Motivating Others

Problem Solving

Excellent Communication Skills