Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

James Mowat Elementary serves approximately 420 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 19 teaching staff and 10 support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.?

The James Mowat Elementary mission as a learning community is to provide students with the tools to enable them to be successful. This happens by recognizing individual learning styles and equipping students with the best strategies to learn. The goal is to have all students achieve the skills and knowledge necessary to be lifelong learners.

Elk Island Public School Division invites applicants for the position of Assistant Principal at James Mowat Elementary effective the 2024-25 school year.

This position is open to internal and external candidates who are qualified teachers. Submit a cover letter and resume.

Responsibilities, include but are not limited to: School discipline and school-wide recognition program.

Overseeing the schools athletic program and intramurals.

Conferring with students, parents and staff to find the best solutions possible to help students succeed.

Building relationships with students, staff and families to maintain a positive school culture.

Effective verbal and written communications with a variety of groups and individuals.

Maintaining high visibility and accessibility during the school day, including classroom visitations.

Providing leadership in creating opportunities for teacher collaboration and professional learning.

Supervision, observations and evaluations of staff, including hiring of educational assistants and noon supervisors.

Overseeing the physical building and log maintenance requests, as necessary.

Overseeing Occupational Health and Safety requirements and emergency preparedness protocols

Student transportation.

Assisting with timetabling and staffing.

Contributing to budget projections, prioritizing allocations.

The supervision and support for inclusive education, which includes ISP and Benchmark completion and updates. In addition, the Assistant Principal position would support staff with numeracy and literacy.

Supervision of ISP construction and administration of STAR benchmark testing.

Developing innovative and creative strategies to increase student engagement, including the necessary supports for the success of students in inclusive settings.

Leading the development, implementation and assessment of the instructional program.

Supporting teachers with the implementation of new curriculum, and application of foundational knowledge about First Nations, Metis, and Inuit ways of knowing, learning and being.

There may be a teaching assignment attached to this positionExperience, Training, Requirements: Valid Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate

Minimum five years successful teaching experience

Demonstrated knowledge of the Alberta Leadership Quality Standard????

Masters degree or nearing completion of a Masters program would be considered an asset

Experience as an assistant principal would be considered an assetRequired Competencies: Leadership

Conflict Management

Building Effective Teams

Motivating Others

Problem Solving

Excellent Communication SkillsFor further information, please contact Stacey Boyko, Principal, James Mowat Elementary by email to stacey.boyko@eips.ca.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.