Vice Principal

Kibbi; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Deer Public Schools seeks an innovative vice principal with a strong background in classroom teaching and school administration. The successful candidate will foster collaborative learning, lead literacy initiatives, and support professional development across the division.

The role includes an initial placement to be determined, with a commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for student achievement. Applications deadline is 12:00 pm Oct 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to building collaborative learning environments.
• Evidence of leadership experience with diverse students.
• Graduate degree or substantial progress toward a graduate degree in education or related field.
• Evidence of high expectations for student achievement in literacy and interventions.
• Commitment to leading professional development and school improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of how technology can facilitate learning.
• Commitment to completion of LQS Certification.
• Evidence of experience as a Teacher Leader.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership and support for teachers.
• Lead school improvement initiatives aligned with division directions.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment for staff and students.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Classroom teacher

School-based administrator

Inclusive education

Education

Graduate degree in education or leadership

Tools

Educational technology

Literacy software

Job description

Commencing as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

The Division is seeking innovative and visionary leaders with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and school-based administrator. The ideal candidate possesses exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and promoting a collaborative learning environment.

The vice principal will continue to build on our RDPSD tradition of developing the best educational experience for students.

The successful applicant will have an initial placement at a location to be determined.

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills
• Evidence of a commitment towards building and promoting collaborative learning environments
• Evidence of establishing structures and supports focused on concurrent academic and social / emotional interventions
• Evidence of leadership experience with diverse students
• Evidence of a graduate degree OR evidence of substantial completion with a firm completion timeline towards a graduate degree in education, leadership, or a related field;
• Evidence of high expectations for student achievement, literacy assessment, and effective literacy programming and interventions;
• Evidence of a commitment to leading and supporting professional development and school improvement initiatives aligned with division and provincial directions
• Evidence of a thorough understanding of how technology can be used to facilitate learning
• Commitment to completion of LQS Certification
• Evidence of successful experience as a Teacher Leader

Application deadline is 12:00 pm October 1, 2026. Applications should include resume, cover letter and contact information (including email) for three professional references.

Red Deer Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If accommodations or supports are required for you to attend this interview, please notify us prior to the day of the interview.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Associate Superintendent, People Services or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees.