Principal at Hillcrest School

South East Cornerstone Public School Division; Estevan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Estevan, Saskatchewan is seeking a Principal to lead Hillcrest School. The successful candidate will provide adaptive leadership, ensure curriculum effectiveness, and foster community relationships. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to student success. The position is full-time and will commence at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Applications are accepted online, with a deadline for full consideration by May 20, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years teaching experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Saskatchewan Core Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in improving education programs.
• Ensure progress of students through K-8 core curriculum.
• Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Education Degree

Master’s Degree in Education

Tools

Word Processing Applications

Job description

Hillcrest School, located in the community of Estevan, Saskatchewan requires the service of a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Principal. Hillcrest School currently has approximately 126 students Grades K to 8 and 8.50 FTE teachers.

Position Details

1.0 FTE Continuing

Term

This position will commence at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year.

Specific Accountabilities Would Be (but Are Not Limited To)

• To use best practices, provide leadership in improving the effectiveness of the education programs, the school and school division
• To provide for continuous progress of students through Saskatchewan's K-8 core curriculum to meet or exceed the requirements of grade completion and graduation
• To ensure the actualization of Saskatchewan's core curriculum
• To adapt the curriculum to the conditions of the school where local discretion is possible
• To exercise supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff
• To confer with the relevant Superintendent for situations with staff, students, curriculum and any other pertinent matters
• To provide leadership and support within a professional learning community, the school community council and the school improvement planning process
• To ensure that progress is made towards the attainment of the goals of the school and the Division
• To foster desirable relationships between the school and the community, especially between the school, parents and other agencies
• Organizing for adequate supervision of pupils
• To make reasonable provision for the safety and welfare of the pupils and staff in order to prevent unhealthy conditions, injury from fire, accidents or exposure to communicable disease
• To make recommendations to the appropriate School Division personnel regarding expenditures, facilities, equipment, supplies and other items considered necessary for effective operation of the school
• To exercise control of the School Based budget allocated by the Division as well as any school raised funds
• To ensure that school discipline is maintained
• To implement and uphold Board Goals, policies and administrative procedures
• To make recommendations with regard to teacher recruitment and selection
• To ensure that care is taken for all school property
• To submit reports on aspects of the operation of the school as required by the Division
  
  

Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide adaptive leadership
• Clear understanding and ability to provide situational leadership
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with students and act as a role model to children and youth within the school community
• Demonstrated ability to provide for the professional growth and evaluation of school staff
• Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions to a wide range of problems
• Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of Human Service Agencies, members of the public, including parents
• Ability to plan, implement, reflect on and monitor multiple processes within the school
• Demonstrated ability to present and promote change at the school and/or organizational level
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage time
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality relative to school division operations
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in the operation of computers, word processing applications and additional software comparable to those currently used in the school division
• Present a positive and professional approach
  
  

Typically, These Skills Will Be Achieved Through Having

• Bachelor of Education Degree from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education
• Saskatchewan Professional "A" Teaching Certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
• Master’s Degree in Education from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Saskatchewan Core Curriculum and Sask. Learning initiatives
• Knowledge of the role of other Human Service Agencies in the support of learning
• Knowledge of best practices in educational leadership
• A combination of education and experience is also acceptable
  
  

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the currently negotiated Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement and Locally Negotiated Teacher Agreement.

For Further Information Contact

Catherine Hiltz, Superintendent of Schools - South

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 400 Appendix: Criminal Record Checks.

Application Procedure

Accepting online applications only.

Applications received by Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. will be assured full consideration.

This posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is found.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.