Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you!

Who we are and what we value:

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. We assure supportive learning environments, meaningful experiences and healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience, to gain diversity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success for both staff and students.

Upcoming Principalship Opportunity:

We are currently seeking candidates to apply for a Principal position at cole Meridian Heights School for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants may be considered for other openings.

cole Meridian Heights School is located in Stony Plain, Alberta. Please click on link to visit School Website: Ecole Meridian Heights School.

cole Meridian Heights School, located in the heart of Stony Plain, AB serves approximately 630 students from all over the west region of the Divisions attendance areas. The school is one one of Parkland School Divisions (PSD) two French Immersion schools. Its also unique as its the only school in PSD that serves as a duel-track school giving the option for families in the Meridian Heights neighbourhood for full-English programming as well. The school prides itself on a collaborative environment where staff and students alike are engaged in an ever-evolving learning journey.

The school boasts an exceptional array of programs and extracurricular activities that cater to a wide range of interests and talents. Its outstanding music program features award-winning choirs that highlight the schools commitment to excellence in the arts. Additionally, cole Meridian Heights School is renowned for its robust athletic programs, including an impressive running program. Students also have access to an extensive selection of Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) options and extracurriculars ranging from 3D Design, Foods, Fitness and Games, Drama, Entrepreneur Class and Leadership and Volunteering. The school organizes an enriching Quebec trip for Grade 7 and 8 students, enhancing their cultural and linguistic experience. This comprehensive educational approach ensures a well-rounded development for all students, making cole Meridian Heights School an ideal place for fostering future leaders and innovators.

Primary Responsibilities: Provide instructional leadership to our teaching teams to support the continued development of engaging learning environments for students, which includes effective assessment practices and activities that support student growth in Citizenship and Social Responsibility.

Collaborate with staff, parents, students and administrative teams from Parkland School Division to plan for the delivery of quality programs that are responsive to our students.

Manage and organize school routines and procedures that ensure a safe and caring school community.

Demonstrate creative, visionary leadership that assists our school community to provide meaningful, relevant educational opportunities.Qualifications:

As the successful candidate, you are a creative, energetic and passionate leader with a Masters Degree in Education (or other related degree), valid Alberta teacher certification and Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) Certification (achieved, in progress, or willing to complete in the required timeline). You have previous administrative experience, and a history of ongoing professional and personal development to support an instructional leadership role.

As a successful candidate your attributes will include: Commitment to our students academic and social success in an inclusive learning environment.

A track record of exemplary and innovative teaching.

Commitment to building strong working relationships within the School, School Division, with parents and the greater community.

The ability to provide effective leadership that fosters innovation, collaboration, respect and trust in times of change.

Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.

A commitment to effective staff supervision and evaluation practices.

Knowledge of and commitment to a distributed decision making model, balanced with Division goals.

Foundational knowledge, skills and abilities to support First Nations, Metis and Inuit students and families and to lead educational change for meaningful reconciliation.

Excellent and proven financial planning and business management skills.

Integrity, an open mind, honesty, and the courage to envision and enact change and enable others to do so.

Ability to articulate and inspire a shared vision throughout the Division.

Ability to be a collaborative member of a strong Division leadership team.How to Apply:

Applying is a two-step process. First you must register and create a portfolio, then you must apply to the job posting by following the steps below: Click the position title of the job that you wish to apply to and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click 'APPLY'.

Jobs that you have applied to will appear under the Jobs Applied To tab in the Job Postings section. You will also receive a confirmation email.For technical support while applying to a position online, please contact our service provider for assistance:

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.