Description
St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools is home to 5000 students. It is a urban/rural school division with 13 schools located in Beaumont, Drayton Valley, Leduc, Lacombe, Ponoka and Wetaskiwin. We endeavor to give students every opportunity to achieve their potential in a caring, safe and Christ-centred environment.
STAR Catholic seeks an experienced and visionary leader to drive excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership for the systemic implementation of curriculum and assessment. With a minimum of three years of successful experience as principal, the System Leader will provide strategic leadership in instructional excellence, oversee curriculum implementation, and ensure alignment with division priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively on the Division Assurance Process, including data analysis, planning and reporting.
Create and update division implementation plans related to the portfolio, and provide regular updates to Senior Administration.
Review and adapt the current reporting structures for grades 7-12.
Guide administrators in the supervision of PowerSchool for effective data management and reporting.
Support the integration of mental health and wellness best practices within instructional frameworks.
Support schools with Assistive technology and related professional learning.
Education: Master’s Degree in Education or related field.
Experience: Minimum of three years as a principal; experience in diverse school communities and K-12 settings is an asset.
Expertise: Proven ability to lead division-wide initiatives focused on innovation and instructional excellence.
Skills: Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
Faith Commitment: A practicing Catholic dedicated to faith-based education.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive transformational learning and faith-based excellence across St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools. Join us in shaping the future of education within our division.
Candidates should submit the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Your vision for supporting division learning for staff and students. (1-2 pages).
Three current professional references and their contact details
This position is a central office administrative role with the Board, offered as a fixed-term contract and designated as out-of-scope from the school division’s collective agreement for certificated teachers.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will take place on April 16th and 17th, 2025.
