Grande Yellowhead Public School Division Jaspe AB Assistant Principal

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school division in Alberta is seeking an Assistant Principal for École Jasper Elementary School. This full-time, fixed-term position begins in the 2025/2026 school year. The ideal candidate will possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor’s degree in Education, with prior administrative experience as an asset. Key responsibilities include providing instructional leadership and managing school operations and finances. Applications are open until a suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications

• Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Demonstrated progress towards a master’s degree is an asset.
• Prior administrative experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership to promote high quality teaching and learning.
• Manage school operations and finances.
• Engage staff in student-focused learning as a collaborative leader.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Interpersonal and communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Progress towards a master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division Jaspe AB Assistant Principal — Jasper, AB. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position at École Jasper Elementary School. Duties commence at the start of the 2025/2026 school year. The competition will remain open until June 23, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership to promote high quality teaching and learning.
• Implement the Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation Policy.
• Provide each student with the opportunity to fulfill their potential and pursue their dreams.
• Facilitate inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students.
• Adhere to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures.
• Manage school operations and finances.
• Develop a shared responsibility between students, parents, schools and communities.
• Model commitment to professional development.
• Be knowledgeable in research and practices to support the professional growth and evaluation of school staff; use data-driven decision-making to develop priorities for continuous improvement.
• Engage staff in student-focused learning as a collaborative leader.
• Maintain positive and caring school discipline through proactive theory, research and practices.
• Establish a student-centered timetable to optimize learning opportunities.
• Promote and engage in positive relationships with the school, the community and interagency partners.
• Be flexible with a broad curricular background and involvement in school life.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Demonstrated progress towards a master’s degree is an asset.
• Prior administrative experience is an asset.
• Experience in implementing the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum.
• Technology skills to work in the divisional context.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; strong relationship-building skills to positively promote and support students.
• Proven track record of strong instructional practice and success across the curriculum.

The School

A dual-track (English and French Immersion) school in Jasper National Park, Alberta. École Jasper Elementary School serves grades JK-6 within the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division.

Applications

Please submit a cover letter and résumé along with copies of all relevant transcripts. Resumes should highlight professional qualifications, relevant administrative training and experience, the most recent professional evaluations, and three current references with permission to contact. The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found. In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide:

• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Intervention Record Check

Thank you to all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.