Description
Our Division & Communities
We honour the spirit, life, and lessons this land and its ancestors teach us. We acknowledge the traditional land and territories of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuutina, and Îyârhe Nakoda as well as the Foothills District and the Rocky View District within the Battle River Territory of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta.
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.
The Opportunity
We are inviting applications from innovative and visionary educational leaders for anticipated Principal vacancies for the 2025-2026 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.
We are inviting applications from innovative and visionary educational leaders for current and anticipated Principal vacancies for the 2025-2026 school year. Current Principal vacancies include:
Cayley School (K-8) & Colony Schools (K-12)
Longview School (K-6)
Westmount School (K-9)
Millarville Community School (K-8)
Join us on our journey to ensuring that education is at the center of a flourishing community within the division and the broader community.
The School Leader Candidate
In accordance with , 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:
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 online application portal. Please specify the current vacancies you are interested in.
This posting will close on April 4, 2025 at 12 noon.
