Administrator - Principal - Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary School

Administrator Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary School - Principal The Palliser School Division invites highly motivated educators, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership to apply for the position of Principal at Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary School. The position will begin on August 2 5, 2025, or on a mutually agreed date. The successful candidate will possess a clear vision for student learning, a deep understanding of effective research-based pedagogy, a commitment to collaborative leadership, a solid understanding of school improvement processes, and sensitivity to community needs. Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary School Designed with the aspirations of residents, parents, guardians and most importantly, the students of Coaldale, Prairie Winds Secondary School Grades 7-12 embodies a shared vision for music, theatre, and performing arts.
State of the art learning spaces and career and technology studies have been integrated into this amazingly modern school. Partnering in a collaboration with the Town of Coaldale Recreation Centre, students need only step across a hallway to access a premier fitness center, complete with indoor running track. When you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success. Job Requirements Masters Degree in Education or a related field (or in the process of obtaining one) Valid Alberta Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) Certification, or eligibility for same Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate Exemplary teaching and administrative experience Strong leadership and management skills Commitment to establishing positive working relationships with staff, parents, and community partners Commitment to establishing partnerships and is knowledgeable about indigenous cultures, traditions and values Experience in multi-grade level classrooms Willingness to explore innovative approaches to learning Student-focused leader, dedicated to excellence in student learning in an inclusive environment Ability to provide effective leadership which fosters innovation, collaboration, respect and trust Ability to work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders to support student growth and development Strong interpersonal skills Conditions of Employment In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide: Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment Clean Child Intervention Record Check (IRC) issued by the Alberta Government Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada.
SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card Benefits Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) coverage (as per collective agreement). To Apply Apply online at Palliser Career Opportunities. The following attachments should accompany the online submission: Cover letter directed to Audrey Kluin, Associate Superintendent (Human Resources); Resume highlighting professional qualifications and experience; Copy of your Leadership Quality Standard; Copy of your valid Alberta Teaching Certificate; Copy of your most recent professional evaluation; Minimum of three professional references.
Closing Date Priority will be given to applications received by February 17, 2025. However, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview. For more information regarding this position, please contact: Audrey Kluin Associate Superintendent of Human Resources audrey.kluin@pallisersd.ab.ca By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent 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.