Interim Vice Principal - Elementary School - Grades K - 6 - Temporary/Replacement Vacancy

Foothills School Division; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills School Division in Alberta invites applications for a temporary Vice Principal at Ecole Percy Pegler School, starting October 1, 2026 for the remainder of the school year. This role focuses on student-centered leadership, collaboration with staff and community, and supporting instructional excellence.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and commitment to inclusive education; Master’s in educational leadership and LQS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational leadership or a related field is required or near completion.
• Alberta Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) certification or commitment to complete is preferred.
• Proven record of successful educational leadership experiences.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible, trusted leader of students, staff, and the community.
• Lead in collaboration with families and school partners to support student learning.
• Foster a welcoming, safe, inclusive learning environment and promote professional learning communities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in educational leadership

Alberta Leadership Quality Standard certification

Job description

Our Division & Communities

Foothills School Division (FSD) serves the learning needs of approximately 8000 students from preschool to grade 12. We operate 22 public schools, an online digital school, an alternative campus, and three colony schools. These are located in the towns of Okotoks, High River, and Diamond Valley, and the communities of Blackie, Cayley, Heritage Heights, Red Deer Lake, Longview, Millarville and Foothills County.

We honour the spirit, life, and lessons this land and its ancestors teach us. We acknowledge the traditional land and territories of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuutina, and Îyârhe Nakoda as well as the Foothills District and the Rocky View District within the Battle River Territory of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta.

The Opportunity

We are inviting applications from innovative and visionary educational leaders for a temporary (leave coverage)Vice Principal at Ecole Percy Pegler Schoolbeginning October 1, 2026 for the remainder of the school year. Join us on our journey to ensuring thateducation is at the center of a flourishing communitywithin the division and the broader community.

The School Leader Candidate

In accordance AP 430 – System Leader and School Leader Staffing, the following school leader profile reflects the leadership competencies, attributes, skills and knowledge required for the role of Vice Principal.

A successfulFSDVice Principalcandidatewillbe a confident, energetic and positive person who:

• is a committed, collaborative,and trusted leader of students, staff and the community
• will be visible, accessible,and approachable,andwillengage in extra-curricular activities for and with students
• will model career-long learning and be improvement-focused

• is a team builder with exemplary communication skills and success in working collaboratively with students, parents,staff, and the community atlarge
• cultivates a culture of high expectations for all students and staff
• acts consistently in the best interests of students.

be an experienced teacher with knowledge and skills in:

• developing shared responsibility for the success of all students
• cultivating quality teaching throughdifferentiated instructionand effective pedagogy within a continuum of supports (universal to individualized)
• demonstrating a strong understanding of effective pedagogy and curriculum
• creating a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment
• clear communication while fostering a collegial environment with staff and parents

• effective use ofeducational technologiesfor teaching, learning,and leadership
• nurturingand sustaining a culture that supports evidence-informed teaching and learning
• instructional leadership and staff development based on current researchthat ensures every student has access to quality teaching and optimum learning experiences
• enabling opportunities for members of the school community to develop leadership capacity and to support others in fulfilling their educational roles.

be able to sustain shared commitment to:

• the vision that all students learn at high levels in a safe, caring, respectful and inclusive learning environment
• promoting, leading,and supporting the collaborative work of professional learning communities within the school and across the division
• being an advocate fortheirschoolcommunitywithin the framework of Divisional teamwork.

Qualifications:

To prepare for this role, you have:

• Master’sdegree, complete or near completion, in educational leadership or a related field

• Alberta Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) certification or commitment to complete
• proven record of successful educational leadership experiences

Application

Application packages should include a cover letter, a resume that summarizes related experiences, a statement of educational philosophy, and up to five confidential reference contacts.

We appreciate and consider all applications, however, only those applicants

selected for further consideration will be contacted.