Applications are invited for the position of: Assistant Principal of Bentley School Effective August 28, 2024 Bentley School has a school staff of approximately 21 teachers and 22 support staff. It serves approximately 391 students by providing a learning environment using innovative and collaborative educational practices for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. There are also approximately 30 students participating in the Bright Future Play Academy. The assistant principal selection committee is seeking an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and administrator in Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12 environments. The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and promoting a collaborative environment. The new assistant principal of Bentley School will be expected to continue to build on a proud tradition where the school actively partners with its community to develop the best educational experience possible for students. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas: Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills Evidence of a commitment towards building and promoting collaborative environments. Evidence of establishing structures and supports focused on concurrent academic and social/emotional interventions Evidence of leadership experience with diverse students. Evidence of experience working with First Nations, Métis & Inuit families and communities. Evidence of strong foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis & Inuit for the benefit of all students. Evidence of a thorough understanding and application of current educational research. Successful candidates will be required to demonstrate evidence of significant progress toward or achievement of a Master of Education degree within the first three years of their assistant principal position. Evidence of high expectations for student achievement, literacy assessment, and effective literacy programming and interventions. Evidence of a commitment to leading and supporting professional development and school improvement initiatives aligned with jurisdictional and provincial directions. Evidence of a thorough understanding of how technology can be used to facilitate learning. Evidence of successful experience in educational leadership positions. Evidence of a desire to contribute to a dynamic administration team Evidence of building a culture of teaching and learning Experience with inclusive education programming and Level B assessment would be considered an asset. The successful candidate must be committed to ongoing professional development and school improvement initiatives and demonstrate a thorough understanding of how technology can be used to facilitate learning. The new assistant principal of Bentley School will also be expected to actively participate within the Wolf Creek Administrators' Association and demonstrate a strong commitment towards our school district vision. Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications: Cover Letter Resume Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references Electronic evidence of the skills listed above (eg. portfolio or other leadership artifacts) This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found; however, applications received by April 24, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. will be given special consideration. Please compile all documents into one PDF File to be included with e-mail applications to: Mrs. Alda Lovell Director of People Services Wolf Creek Public Schools 6000 Highway 2A Ponoka, AB T4J 1P6 Telephone: (403) 783-5441 ext. 1234 Fax: (403) 783-3483 Email: ****** Applications for this employment opportunity are preferred via email. Please include the competition number in the subject line of your email application. Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to provide, at his/her own expense, satisfactory and current vulnerable sector check statement within twenty working days of an offer of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
