superintendent of schools

Almadina School Society, operating as Almadina Language Charter Academy (ALCA)seeks a

Superintendent of Schools to replace our retiring Superintendent. This position would

commence on June 15, 2026. CANDIDATES MUST BE HAVE SLQS. OFFSHORE CANDIDATES

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Since 1996, ALCA's mandate has been to serve the needs of students who speak English as a

second language. The school delivers the Alberta Program of Studies with a focus on English

language acquisition to more than 1,400 students in ECS to Grade 11 located at three

campuses. Teachers in our system have Alberta certification and are associate members of the

Alberta Teachers' Association. The student population is diverse and the school serves the

dynamic educational needs of an urban school authority. Almadina is an active member of The

Association of Alberta Public Charter Schools (TAAPCS). Seven parents elected by the members

of the ALCA serve as Board Directors.

The Superintendent will be an advocate for our school, our charter and our continued success

in meeting the needs of our students.

The role of the successful candidate is to:

Carry out the charter school's goals

Administer policies and provide leadership in instructional practice and strategic planning,

Provide support and guidance in curriculum instruction and assessment, and

support leadership development and facilitate school-based administration.

The ideal candidate will not only have experience as a school Superintendent, but will also:

Be a strong educational leader with both teaching and school-based administration experience,

Be knowledgeable in research-based instructional practice for English Language Learners,

Have significant leadership abilities,

Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills,

Be a respected educator who can inspire a charter school to achieve its goals,

Have the ability to make difficult decisions,

Possess excellent interpersonal and administrative skills,

Be a team player who ensures accountability for the charter school,

Work collaboratively with colleagues and all stakeholder groups,

Possess excellent organizational skills, and

Have demonstrated experience in leading initiatives that support student learning and charter

school growth.

CANNOT CHANGE BY MINISTERIAL ORDER

Provincial legislation requires superintendents to have:

• A Bachelor of Education degree (or equivalent) and

• A Master's degree from an Alberta university (or equivalent),

• A certificate of qualification as a teacher,

• At least 3 years' experience in an Alberta school system or equivalent, and

• A clear Criminal Record Information Disclosure and Child Welfare Record Check.

For this position, the ideal candidate will also have:

• teaching experience within the ECS to Grade 12 classroom setting
• school administrative experience
• experience at the Board Office level

Previous work with the Alberta charter school movement would be an asset.

Applications and Other Documents:

Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 1st, 2026 .

Please submit the following documentation to support your application:

• cover letter

• curriculum vitae/resume

• statement of your educational philosophy

• names, positions and telephone contact information for three recent professional references

• Alberta Teaching Certificate

• Criminal Record Information Disclosure/Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Search

Check, Child Welfare Record Check (must be current, within 90 days)*

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be

contacted. Phone calls will not be accepted.

• The successful candidate must provide current Police Information and Vulnerable Sector

Search Check as a condition of employment, and prior to start date.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The Superintendent shall:

1.Serve as a resource person to the Charter School Board on matters related to ALCA

governance.

2.Provide results-oriented leadership in respect to the Charter School Board's vision, mission,

guiding principles and annual objectives.

3.Develop and maintain an open, effective, and positive communication system within ALCA,

with the Charter School Board, and between ALCA and external agencies.

4.Set high academic targets and appropriate strategies to assist students to achieve their full

potential.

5.Ensure that staff and administration have input to plans to raise the performance standards

of students as measured by PATs, Accountability Pillars and other assessment tools as set out in

the current Charter.

6.Monitor the performance of campus-based administrative staff.

7.Promote the professional development and growth of staff, in accordance with school

priorities and direction from campus-based administration.

8.Provide direction to the Secretary Treasurer in updating the annual budget and capital plan.

9.Ensure that ALCA is managed in a fiscally prudent and efficient manner, inviting stakeholders

to share feedback in the budgeting process as required and necessary.

10.Ensure that Almadina submits the reporting and assessment instruments of Alberta

Education in a timely manner.

11.Work with the Board and all stakeholders to ensure that the current Charter is fully realized.

12.Oversee the review, approval and implementation of the Almadina School Society's By-laws

and the Almadina Language Charter Academy Policies.

13.Coordinate all summer facility projects in 2026.

14.Prepare written progress reports to update the Directors for each meeting of the Board.

Facilitate the Board's annual goal setting and the formal written Superintendent review process

early in each school year.

15.Participate as spokesperson for ALCA in College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS)as

well as TAAPCS.

16.Work in collaboration with the Board of Directors to get a high school and new school

facility.

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Almadina School Society – a public charter school, seeks a part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE)

Secretary Treasurer for our school authority for a 1 year contract with a 3 month probationary

period. Our schools deliver the Alberta Program of Studies with a focus on English language

acquisition to over 1,200 students in grades 1 to 11 and 60 children in a full day ECS program.

Teachers in our system have Alberta certification and are associate members of the Alberta

Teachers' Association. The Secretary Treasurer serves as a key member of the administrative

team, is responsible for fiscal management and reports directly to the Superintendent of

Schools

Secretary Treasurer (Must have one of: CPA, CMA, CGA, CA)

The successful candidate will administer policies and provide leadership in financial practice

and strategic planning. Provide day to day financial oversight with hands-on posting and

reconciliation. Will be responsible for all financial and statutory reporting, act as liaison with

banks and auditors and will ensure that comprehensive internal controls are operating and

regularly assessed.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities

• have at least 4 years of progressively more responsible financial administration preference

given to experience in a school board setting

• have exceptional experience with hands-on accounting and Canadian payroll requirements

• possess excellent interpersonal and administrative skills; and

• be a team player who ensures accountability in their area of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Canadian Professional Certification (CA, CPA, CMA, CGA, CA)

• Familiar with Alberta Education reporting cycles and policies

• Flexibility to attend after hour meetings once monthly

• Familiarity with the workings of Alberta Charter Schools

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and days off

• Competitive Benefits program

• Flexible work schedule

• Amazing team environment

Salary information:

• Salary is based on 0.6FTE and is commensurate on experience

Please submit your electronic application including a cover letter, a copy of your Canadian

professional designation, resume, and three recent professional references (names, position

and telephone contact information) and a clear, current Police Information and current

Vulnerable Sector Check. Off-shore candidates will not be considered. Phone calls will not be

responded to.