Elementary Principal /Teacher Job in Canada Recruiting by York Region District School Board

JOB POSTING ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL/Teacher (0.38 Principal / 0.62 Elementary Primary Teacher) Synopsis The Elementary Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the ACA full-time elementary school including teacher supervision, educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and student support services. The principal will function as a liaison between the school division they oversee, the Head of School, and the Board of Directors. Qualifications • Education Degree, preference given to those with elementary grades training and 5+ years of teaching experience, LQS would be considered an asset• Valid Alberta Teachers Certificate, either current interim or permanent• Valid Alberta Leaders Certificate, or willingness to pursue this qualification within 1 year of receiving this position• Exceptional leadership, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.• Strong organizational skills• Must have a police record check with vulnerability screening on file before starting employment• Must be in align with our Mission and Vision• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders• Understanding of current educational trends and best practices Accountability • Reports directly to the ACA Head of School• Will be evaluated annually by the Head of School• Operates as a member of the Executive Leadership Team • Provides effective feedback to the Head of School Staff Leadership • Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) to confirm teaching FTE needs for the school year and offer letters of employment to returning teachers• Collaborate with HR to review teacher job postings, shortlist applicants, interview, hire, and onboard successful candidates• Collaborate with HR to determine appropriate organizational, planning, professional development and assessment days for Kindergarten teachers and determine an accurate FTE• Assign classroom placements and duties for teachers ensuring that their skills are used appropriately and effectively in the classroom based on background, experience, and feedback• Collaborate regularly with the Learning Support Lead (LSL) in their role of supporting the Learning Support Assistant (LSA), elementary classroom teachers, and EAs• Collaborate with the H of S, Secondary Principal, and LSL to plan PD days (three-year plan)• Communicate approved hours and expectations to teachers including organizational days and PD days• Meet with teachers regularly to provide encouragement and support• Approve teacher requests for leaves and forward to Human Resources for final approval. • Plan and lead divisional meetings 2-3 times per month• Evaluate teachers and the LSL according to ACA Policy D-P06 - Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation• Support teachers in their roles by providing mentorship opportunities, resources, advice, and advocating for their needs• Participate in regular Executive Leadership Team meetings and Educational Leadership Team meetings• Support positive staff culture creature in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team• Create teaching schedules in collaboration with the other Principals and Facility Director• Create supervision schedules for recess breaks and before and after school in collaboration with the Secondary Principal• Teacher Annual Growth Plans - Provide templates that are aligned with the Alberta Teacher Quality Standards and review them upon submission, mid-year, and end of year.Copies should be placed in the Principals and Head of School shared Google drive• Advocate for staff needs to the Head of School and Human Resources• Mediate staff disagreements. Report situations to Head of School for awareness and oversight• Facilitate teacher training on the Alberta Teaching Code of Professional Conduct• Designate curriculum leads, as needed Full-Time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE Compensation: Varies based on Years of Teaching Experience and EducationDeadline for applications: Open until filled Please e-mail resume to our HR department: [email protected] or through our website at https://www.airdriechristian.com/career-opportunities.html. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will be disposed of appropriately.