Associate Principal

**The Division**

Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3800 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders, through our online school, Vista Virtual School. For more information on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at.

**The School**

École Westlock Elementary School, located in Westlock, Alberta, is a dual track Kindergarten to Grade 6 school. The staff at this dynamic school create a sense of belonging for students and staff alike. Operating with an inclusionary model, École Westlock Elementary School offers full programming for Special Needs students.

**The Position**

The Associate Principal for Ecole Westlock Elementary School will be supported by an engaging, dedicated team of professionals and community including school council, school staff, the Superintendent and Senior Administration.

**Qualifications**:**
- Permanent Alberta Teacher Certification
- Willingness to work collaboratively as a member of a professional learning community
- The ability to work effectively with diverse students and parent groups
- Strong evidence of instructional leadership
- Previous Principal and/or Associate principal experience would be considered an asset
- Individuals must have a Master of Education degree or a plan to pursue their Master of Education degree
- Have a student first focus and a belief that all children can learn and succeed
- Have a proven effective teaching and/or lead teacher experience
- Be willing to participate in extra-curricular activities
- Communicate a clear and focused mission that is shared and inspiring
- Establish a climate of high expectations for success
- Commit to frequent monitoring of student and staff progress
- Be comfortable with timetabling and scheduling
- Be able to maintain and create positive home-school relations
- Be a “team player” and a contributing member of the Superintendent’s educational team
- Be able to motivate and inspire others
- Promote and use technology as a teaching tool
- Contribute to the school and community
- Value and understand the importance of the Board’s Education Plan, School Education Plan, Professional Learning Communities, and Assessment for and of Learning.
- Have an understanding of purposeful inclusion and individual program planning

For further information, please contact Amber Monteath, Principal at 780-349-3385.

**There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.**

**PLEASE NOTE**:

- Your resume should include a list of **references** with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
- **Original**Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector** (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
- **Original**Intervention Record Check**(dated within one year) - issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
- **Verification** of Education and relative experience is required.

**We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.