Principal Pool - All Schools

Rocky View Schools (RVS); Airdrie; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky View Schools (RVS) invites qualified candidates to join its Principal Pool. This jurisdictional leadership role seeks a visionary educator who can drive instructional leadership, foster inclusive, safe learning environments, and collaborate with families and communities to support student success.

The successful candidate will bring a Master’s degree, a current Alberta Teaching Certificate, and Alberta Leadership Certification (or progress toward it), with at least three years of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an area relevant to school-based leadership
• Current Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Alberta Leadership Certification (required for principal roles) in Alberta, or must meet requirements within 3 years
• Minimum of three years as a successful school-based administrator
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with information technologies

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of curriculum and assessment practices
• Create an engaging learning environment tailored to diverse learners
• Collaborate to strengthen home, school and community relationships
• Foster learner voice and active participation across the school
• Demonstrate instructional leadership and effective management
• Apply research-informed pedagogy and leadership practices
• Ensure a safe, caring, challenging and supportive learning environment
• Model lifelong learning and encourage growth in staff
• Develop leadership capacity in others across the school
• Lead school-wide initiatives for career learning and student engagement

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Alberta Leadership Certification

Job description

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) is a dynamic, growing school board/jurisdiction in Alberta. Situated to the east, west and north of the city of Calgary on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut'ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

RVS is located in an area of geographic and cultural diversity, and has become known for transformative educational practice. RVS is recognized for addressing the diverse interests of our communities. We offer alternative programs such as French Immersion, faith-based, online, and outreach learning.

The Opportunity

Are you a leader who exemplifies outstanding communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills? Do you demonstrate consistent use of research-informed pedagogy and leadership practice? Will your references reflect an exceptional educator committed to cultivating an engaging learning environment focused on the unique needs of all learners? Are you able to combine innovation and creativity as you engage all learners in meaningful and challenging experiences? If so, you are invited to apply to the Principal Pool with Rocky View Schools.

As a Jurisdictional Leader in Rocky View Schools you will:

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of curriculum, and assessment practices
• Cultivate an engaging learning environment focused on the unique needs of all learners
• Work collaboratively to build meaningful relationships between home, school and community
• Build an environment where learners have an active role and voice
• Demonstrate instructional leadership
• Demonstrate consistent use of research-informed pedagogy and leadership practices
• Create a safe and caring learning environment in which learners are challenged, engaged, supported and successful
• Model personal commitment to learning, while fostering a culture of reflection, self-awareness and growth
• Facilitate and promote the development of leadership capacity in others
• Demonstrate effective management strategies
• Facilitate the school-wide opportunities for students to explore, engage and experience career learning

Your Education and Experience will reflect:

• Master's degree in an area relevant to school-based leadership
• Possession of a current Alberta Teaching Certificate
• In Alberta, teachers designated in principal or acting principal roles must hold the Alberta Leadership Certification (temporary Leadership Certification may be granted but the individual must meet full requirements for Leadership Certification within 3 years)
• A minimum of three years as a successful school-based administrator
• Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to remain current with information technologies

Please note: Fluency in French is not a requirement; however, it is considered an asset

Please include the following in your application package:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• PDF of post-secondary credentials
• Vision of leadership statement (maximum one page)
• Name and contact information of three professional references; including your current supervisor.Please note references may be contacted as part of our short-listing process.

All Employees new to Rocky View Schools are required to submit a current Criminal Record Check, including the Vulnerable Sector.

Any questions regarding the Principal Pool can be directed to:

The Schools Department

Tel: [phone]

We thank you for your interest in the RVS Principal Pool process.

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.