Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.

D.A.

Ferguson Middle School, Taber

D.A. Ferguson

Middle School is a Grade 6-8 school. Our 35 staff provide service to approximately 296 students from the Town of Taber and surrounding area.

1.0 FTE Probationary Principal

Assignment includes- school leadership/principal role.

The

ideal candidate will be a dynamic, student-centered educator possessing the

following qualifications:

• Successful administrative

  experience and demonstrated ability to meet the Leadership Quality

  Standard.

• A Masters is strongly preferred.

• Team-oriented leadership style

  emphasizing collaborative decision-making.

• Well-developed interpersonal

  skills, excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• A strong understanding of

  pedagogy and ability to build staff capacity.

• Proven record of teaching

  excellence in areas of student achievement, student assessment, and

  responding to instruction and intervention.

• Knowledge of the importance of

  community engagement, and the ability to foster school, parent, and

  community relationships.

This position will remain open until a

suitable candidate is found. Applications will be shortlisted as they are

received. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. This position

commences with the 2026-2027 school year.

Why Join Team Horizon?

• A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.
• Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
• Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
• Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
• Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
• Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs

Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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Mandatory Document links to add to "additional documents.":

Reference Release Form

Teacher Self Declaration Form

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Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.