Description
Foothills School Division (FSD) serves the learning needs of approximately 8000 students from preschool to grade 12.?We operate 22 public schools, an online digital school, an alternative campus, and three colony schools. These are located in the towns of Okotoks, High River, and Diamond Valley, and the communities of Blackie, Cayley, Heritage Heights, Red Deer Lake, Longview, Millarville and Foothills County.??
FSD is located on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy and the first peoples of southern Alberta including the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuut’ina, and Stoney Nakoda First Nations. This land is also the proud home to the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3. FSD stretches from the city of Calgary's southern border and east of Kananaskis Country in Foothills County.
The Opportunity
We are inviting applications from innovative and visionary educational leaders for the Principal at Senator Riley School ?for the 2024-2025 school year. Join us on our journey to ensuring that?education is at the center of a flourishing community?within the division and the broader community.??
This middle school serves a student population of 334 in grades 6 through 8 and is located in the town of High River just south of Calgary. The shared vision of a Senator Riley Colt is centered on it's Community, Learning & Character.
The School Leader Candidate
In accordance AP 430 - System Leader and School Leader Staffing, the following school leader profile reflects the leadership competencies, attributes, skills and knowledge required for the role of principal.?
A successful?FSD?Principal?candidate?will:
be a confident, energetic and positive person who is:
visible, and approachable in fostering positive relationships with members of the school and local community
a trusting, respectful and supportive relationship builder who acts with fairness, respect and integrity
an effective, open two-way communicator who models and promotes open, collaborative dialogue between staff and community members
a visionary leader who collaborates with the school community to create and implement a shared vision for student success, engagement, learning and well-being
a positive role model dedicated to excellence through high expectations of self and others
an innovative, reflective and engaged career-long learner focused on continuous improvement
an organized and strategic planner who effectively directs school operations to support optimal student learning
acts consistently in the best interests of students.
be an experienced teacher and school administrator with knowledge and skills in:
developing shared responsibility for the success of all students
cultivating quality teaching through differentiated instruction and effective pedagogy within a continuum of supports (universal to individualized)
demonstrating a strong understanding of effective pedagogy and curriculum
creating a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment
effective use of educational technologies for teaching, learning, and leadership
instructional leadership and staff development based on current research that ensures every student has access to quality teaching and optimum learning experiences
enabling opportunities for members of the school community to develop leadership capacity and to support others in fulfilling their educational roles.
advancing innovative learning opportunities for students through Maker-Centered and Career and Technology Foundations resulting in real world learning experiences for students
establishing home/school communication plans that effectively report progress of student learning and achievement to parents.
be able to sustain shared commitment to:
the vision of Engagement, Support and Success for each learner.
Reconciliation and reciprocal relationships to support the application of Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit;
developing collaborative relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Cultural Advisors, local leaders and community members within a holistic approach to child development
promoting, leading, and supporting the collaborative work of professional learning communities within the school and across the division
being an advocate for their school community within the framework of Divisional teamwork.
Qualifications:?
To prepare for this role, you have:
Master’s degree, complete or near completion, in educational leadership or a related field
Alberta Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) certification or commitment to complete
A proven record of successful educational leadership experiences
Application packages should include a cover letter, a resume that summarizes related experiences, a statement of educational philosophy, and up to five confidential reference contacts. Please apply through our Foothills School Division careers web page.
This posting will close on May 23, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
We appreciate and consider all applications, however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
