Applications are invited for the position of:

Assistant Principal of Ponoka Secondary Campus

Effective August 28, 2024 Ponoka Secondary Campus has a school staff of approximately Twenty-five teachers and seven support staff. It serves around 540 students by providing a learning environment using innovative and collaborative educational practices for grades 7 through 12.

The assistant principal selection committee seeks an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and administrator in grade 7 through 12 environments.

The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and promoting a collaborative environment. The new assistant principal of Ponoka Secondary Campus will be expected to continue to build on a proud tradition where the school is an active partner with its community in developing the best educational experience possible for students. Therefore, the ideal candidate will possess the following: Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills

Evidence of a commitment towards building and promoting collaborative environments.

Evidence of establishing structures and supports focused on concurrent academic and social/emotional interventions

Evidence of leadership experience with diverse students.

Evidence of experience working with First Nations, Mtis & Inuit families and communities.

Evidence of strong foundational knowledge about First Nations, Mtis & Inuit for the benefit of all students.

Evidence of a thorough understanding and application of current educational research.

Successful candidates will be required to demonstrate evidence of significant progress toward or achievement of a Master of Education degree within the first three years of their assistant principal position.

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 jurisdictional and provincial directions.

Evidence of a thorough understanding of how technology can be used to facilitate learning.

Evidence of successful experience as an assistant principal or principal.The successful candidate must be committed to ongoing professional development and school improvement initiatives and demonstrate a thorough understanding of how technology can be used to facilitate learning. The Assistant Principal of Ponoka Secondary Campus will also be expected to participate effectively within the Wolf Creek Administrators Association and demonstrate a strong commitment toward our school district's vision.

Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications: Cover Letter

Resume

Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references

Electronic evidence of the skills listed above (e.g. a portfolio or other leadership artifacts) This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, however, applications received by April 23, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. will be given special consideration.

Please compile all documents into one PDF File to be included with e-mail applications to:

Mrs. Alda Lovell

Director of People Services

Wolf Creek Public Schools

6000 Highway 2A Ponoka, AB T4J 1P6

Telephone: (403) 783-5441 ext. 1234 Fax: (403) 783-3483

Email: alda.lovell@wolfcreek.ab.ca Applications for this employment opportunity are preferred via email.

Please include the competition number in the subject line of your email application.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to provide, at their own expense, a satisfactory and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check within twenty working days of an offer of employment.