Applications are invited for the position of:

Assistant Principal of Ponoka Elementary School

Effective August 28, 2024 Ponoka Elementary School has a school staff of approximately 33 teachers and 23 support staff and serves approximately 619 students. Ponoka Elementary School is a Kindergarten to Grade six school that provides a robust foundational learning environment using innovative and collaborative educational practices.

The assistant principal selection committee seeks an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and/or administrator experience in Kindergarten to Grade six 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 Elementary School 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.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas: Evidence of exemplary interpersonal and communication 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 teaching and 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 must 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 ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

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 facilitate learning.

Evidence of successful experience in educational leadership positions.

Evidence of a desire to contribute to a dynamic administration or leadership team.

Evidence of building a culture of teaching and learning.The new assistant principal of Ponoka Elementary School will also be expected to actively participate in the Wolf Creek Administrators Association and demonstrate a strong commitment to our school district 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 (eg. portfolio or other leadership artifacts)

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. However, applications received by May 9, 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

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 his/her own expense, a satisfactory and current vulnerable sector check statement within twenty working days of an offer of employment.