Applications are invited for the position of:

Assistant Principal of École Lacombe Junior High School

Effective August 27, 2025

École Lacombe Junior High School has a school staff of approximately 27 teachers and 15 support staff. It serves approximately 518 students by providing a learning environment using innovative and collaborative educational practices for Grades 7 through 9.

The assistant principal selection committee is seeking an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and administrator in Junior High School environments.

The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and promoting a collaborative environment. The new assistant principal of Ecole Lacombe Junior High School will be expected to continue to build on a proud tradition where the school actively partners with its community to develop the best educational experience possible for students.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas:

• Evidence of exemplary interpersonal 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 leadership experience with diverse students.

• Evidence of experience working with First Nations, Métis & Inuit families and communities.

• Evidence of strong foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis & Inuit for the benefit of all students.

• Evidence of a thorough understanding and application of current educational research.

• Successful candidates will be required to 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 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 be used to facilitate learning.

• Evidence of successful experience in educational leadership positions.

• Evidence of a desire to contribute to a dynamic administration team

• Evidence of building a culture of teaching and learning

• Experience with inclusive education programming and Level B assessment would be considered an asset.

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 new assistant principal of École Lacombe Junior High School will also be expected to actively participate within the Wolf Creek Administrators’ Association and demonstrate a strong commitment towards our school district vision.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.