P22002 Westminster Elementary School - Principal

Westminster Elementary School - Principal

FTE: 1.00

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received by March 2nd, 2022 at 10:00 am will be assured of careful consideration.

Lethbridge School Division invites innovative leaders who are energetic and insightful to apply for the position of Principal at Westminster Elementary School with duties to commence on August 29th, 2022, or on a mutually agreed upon date. The ideal candidate will possess a student-centered perspective, a growth mindset, excellent communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to nurture a positive culture, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The School:

Westminster school is located in the heart of the city serving approximately 190 students.

We are proud of the many ways children shine at Westminster! Westminster has exceptional students who show care, empathy, and a passion for learning. The staff is committed to "going the extra mile" for our students; offering strong academic programs and promoting continual growth for all of our learners through diversity and inclusion.

For more information on Westminster, please visit the school’s website at: https://west.lethsd.ab.ca/

The Division:

Lethbridge School Division offers high quality learning experiences over a broad range of programs to meet the needs of learners. Lethbridge School Division embraces diversity in inclusive schools and is known for its innovative culture. The Division employs more than 1,200 staff and assists in serving the educational needs of over 12,000 students within 24 schools in the city of Lethbridge.

Mission: Lethbridge School Division is inclusive, forward-thinking and accountable for engaging students in quality learning experiences that develop strong foundations, innovative minds and responsible citizens.

For a complete overview of our division, you are encouraged to visit our website.

The City of Lethbridge

Lethbridge is located just two hours south of Calgary and close to the Rocky Mountains and U.S. border. It is a family-oriented and culturally vibrant community with many amenities of a larger city. Lethbridge has over 100,000 residents and is one of only a few cities its size with two post-secondary institutions - Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge. Lethbridge has a robust fine arts community and is renown for the breadth of recreation activities with outstanding facilities. Lethbridge offers more than 70 parks, 140 km of walking and running trails, playgrounds and sports fields throughout the city.

The City of Lethbridge is proud neighbor to the largest First Nation reserve by area in Canada.

Kainai Nation (also known as the Blood or Kainaiwa), covers 1,342.9 km², and is located southwest of the city of Lethbridge, north of the town of Cardston, east of Pincher Creek, bordered on all sides of the Oldman, St. Mary and Belly rivers in Alberta. We are honored and fortunate that our Indigenous friends share their beautiful cultural knowledge and passion with our community and school division, and we are always looking for more opportunities to learn and grow our understanding of the truths of our historical past so we can continue to move toward a positive path of reconciliation and flourish.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate, a Leadership Quality Standard Certificate and they will possess or be near completion of a Masters Degree in Education.
• Successful teaching and administrative experience is necessary.

Conditions of Employment:

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide:

• A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
• A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
• Proof of photo identification, may be a valid driver’s license, provincial identification card as issued by a licensed government registry office, valid passport or Nexus card. If one cannot be provided, a new card must be obtained and proof of application provided within three days of hire.
• Documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee’s legal name. If valid Social Insurance documentation in the current legal name can not be provided, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a new one within three days of hire.

Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.

Please direct your application to Mike Nightingale, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, with Lethbridge School Division.

Inquiries about the Westminister Elementary School Principal position can be directed to Mike Nightingale at 403.380.5297 or Mike.Nightingale@lethsd.ab.ca.

Inquiries in regard to the application process can be directed to Katie Guccione at 403-380-5297 or Katie.Guccione@lethsd.ab.ca.

Benefits

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