Associate Superintendent - Student Services

Aspen View Public Schools; Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension

Job summary

Aspen View Public Schools seeks an outstanding educational leader to become Associate Superintendent, Student Services in Athabasca, Alberta. Reporting to the Superintendent, you will guide inclusive education, student supports, wellness services, safety, and grant-funded programs across the division.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Education, SLQS certification, and proven principal and central-office leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education required.
• SLQS certification must be completed or in progress.
• Successful experience as a principal and central office leader.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education, staff and students wellness protocols, grant administration, student services, VTRA, PUF, and school safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for all Student Services programs across the division.
• Lead inclusive education and specialized student supports.
• Oversee planning, reporting, and accountability for all grant-funded programs.
• Guide principals on complex student matters, intervention planning, inclusive education, and student support services.
• Provide supervision and leadership for Division Counselling, VTRA, Emergency Response, and PUF teams.
• Coordinate division-wide strategies related to student wellness, safety, intervention, and support services.
• Occupational Health and Safety Lead.
• Collaborate with Alberta Education, community agencies, health partners, and family supports.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inclusive education

Staff wellness

Grant management

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Job description

Aspen View Public Schools is seeking an exceptional, student-centered educational leader to serve as our next Associate Superintendent, Student Services. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Associate Superintendent, Student Services will provide strategic leadership for inclusive education, student supports, wellness services, grant-funded programming, school safety, and specialized services across the division, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, Occupational Health and Safety as well as Technology. The successful candidate will become an active member of the Athabasca community and will be required to reside in Athabasca or the surrounding area as a condition of employment. This executive leadership position offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $160,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package and pension.

Aspen View Public Schools serves approximately 2350 students in 9 public schools, 1 outreach school, and 6 Hutterite Colony Schools. Located in north central Alberta, the jurisdiction extends from Smith in the northwest to Vilna in the southeast with the Division Office located in Athabasca. The Division is governed by 7 trustees who have identified a clear direction for the Division through a system priorities document focused on student achievement.

Duties include:

• Provide vision and leadership for all Student Services programs and initiatives across the division.
• Lead inclusive education, special needs programming, and specialized student supports.
• Oversee planning, allocation, reporting, and accountability for all grant-funded programs.
• Guide principals in complex student matters, intervention planning, inclusive education, and student support services.
• Provide supervision and leadership for Division Counselling, VTRA, Emergency Response, and PUF teams.
• Coordinate division-wide strategies related to student wellness, safety, intervention, and support services.
• Occupational Health and Safety Lead.
• Collaborate with Alberta Education, community agencies, health partners, and family supports.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• SLQS certification must be completed or in progress
• Successful experience as a principal and central office leader.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education, staff and students wellness protocols, grant administration, student services, VTRA, PUF, and school safety practices.

Location: Athabasca, Alberta

Start Date: Preferred December 1, 2026 (Negotiable)

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000 annually plus comprehensive benefits

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Constantine Kastrinos, Superintendent of Schools at [e-mail]. Additional information about our school division can be found at www.aspenview.org.

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.