Vice-Principal

Administrative

Location: Wabasca

Competition #: 13263

Open To: Everyone

Date Posted: May 28th, 2021

Closing Date: Open Ended

Additional Information:
Are you looking for an educational leadership opportunity in Alberta’s north? Northland School Division is seeking advocates for Indigenous Education and supporters of FNMI Language and culture to help us lead the way in First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Education. Applications are invited for the position of Vice-Principal effective the 2021-2022 school year.

St. Theresa School is located in the thriving community of Wabasca, Alberta and prides itself on strength in ability to provide comprehensive instruction opportunities to approximately 300 students in an elementary school setting.

School Mission and Vision: We will strive to provide each and every student with the best possible education that we are capable of providing. To do so, we will make the school a pleasant place for the students to learn. We will also keep parents informed as to the progress of their children. We will instill a positive attitude towards learning in a safe, nurturing environment. We, as teachers, will become familiar with and take pride in the cultural heritages of our students and will help develop, in them, the skills necessary to become good citizens. This is our vision and mission, and what we WILL accomplish.

Candidate Qualifications:
We are looking for individuals who have successful experience in rural and Aboriginal communities, school-based leadership, can build on the current strengths of the school, and can work towards literacy and language improvement through common Division goals and initiatives.

Minimum Bachelor of Education (or equivalent)

Eligible for or working towards their Alberta Teachers’ Certificate and Leadership Quality Standard.

Has experience with and a passion for promoting educational success for Aboriginal learners, especially in their indigenous language and culture. Fluency in the language and experience in the culture would be an asset.

Will work closely with the school council and the community to build relationships in order to create a positive, inviting school environment that is integrated into the life of the community.

Will actively seek local partnerships to create innovative program opportunities to engage and challenge students and promote a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Is a strong instructional leader who will work with staff to ensure that students have high quality learning experiences.

Leads by example and is active in the life of the community.

Has a minimum of 5 successful years of teaching experience in rural and Aboriginal communities.

If you have leadership skills that can support literacy and language improvement through an aboriginal perspective at the school level and through Division goals, Northland School Division is the place for you.

Northland School Division offers educational services, primarily to First Nation and Métis students. The school division is located in the northern half of Alberta and serves approximately 2,000 students and employs over 450 staff in 20 schools. Our programs encompass all cultures which reflect community values within a global context. This allows children to retain their distinctive cultural identity while achieving academic excellence. To learn more about Northland School Division, visit www.nsd61.ca.

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Please apply to: Wesley Oginski, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Northland School Division, P.O. Bag 1400, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1V2. Phone: (780) 624-2060. Fax: (780) 624-5914. Email: [email protected]