About the role
Aspen View Public Schools, with a division office located in the town of Athabasca, is a rural school division providing diverse and innovative programming to students in a number of communities. The division is unique in that it is surrounded by a multitude of lakes, golf courses and trails that appeal to an active, outdoor lifestyle while still being in close proximity to larger urban centers.
Landing Trail Intermediate School (LTIS) is a Grade 4–6 dual-track school, offering English and French Immersion programming in the community of Athabasca, approximately 1.5 hours north of Edmonton. Currently serving about 250 students, LTIS is guided by an emphasis on being a safe, caring, welcoming, and respectful learning environment.
The school’s inclusive approach supports students in growing academically, socially, and emotionally. Located beside the Muskeg Creek Trails — well known for hiking, running, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and nature exploration — LTIS makes daily use of its exceptional outdoor setting to enhance student learning and wellness. Under the umbrella of Comprehensive School Health, LTIS focuses on strong academics, student well-being, and opportunities for students to develop responsibility, citizenship, and meaningful engagement in their school community.
Aspen View Public Schools is currently seeking a principal for Landing Trail Intermediate School. As an instructional leader in our Division, you will be part of our Administrative Association, contributing to the success of the school and of the Division. This position reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Successful teaching experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Appropriate administrative training
- Strong understanding of the Leadership Quality Standard, including a commitment to complete the necessary training
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Committed to personal and staff professional development
- Experience using technology to facilitate learning
- A commitment to collaborative and data-informed decision making
- A background of involvement in community activities
- A commitment to promoting inclusive classroom practices
- Foundational knowledge and skills to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and families.
- Committed to assessment for learning and outcome based reporting practices
This position will commence on August 26, 2026, the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Applications may be by May 14, 2026. Please include an updated resume, two professional references and a copy of Alberta Teacher Certification. A current criminal record check including vulnerable sector check and child intervention check, dated within the past six (6) months, must be provided prior to an employment contract being issued.
The Northern Alberta Teacher Award (NATA) encourages students in a teaching program to live and work as a teacher in northern Alberta, within the Northern Alberta School Division boundaries after completing their program. Teachers working with Aspen View Public Schools in the communities of Athabasca, Boyle, Grassland and Smith are eligible. For more information, visit:
We appreciate interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note references may be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
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About Aspen View Public Schools
Aspen View School Division, more commonly referred to as Aspen View Public Schools or AVPS, is a regional and primarily rural school authority located north of Edmonton, Alberta. AVPS is 9,980 sq km in size.
In September 2021, there were 2,511 Kindergarten to Grade 12 students registered to attend one of AVPS’s 10 schools, four Hutterite Brethren schools, two Outreach/Off-Campus/Virtual schools and two Institutional Schools. Our division employs 364 staff; with 176.64 Full Time Equivalences (FTEs) being teachers or administrators.
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About the role
Aspen View Public Schools, with a division office located in the town of Athabasca, is a rural school division providing diverse and innovative programming to students in a number of communities. The division is unique in that it is surrounded by a multitude of lakes, golf courses and trails that appeal to an active, outdoor lifestyle while still being in close proximity to larger urban centers.
Landing Trail Intermediate School (LTIS) is a Grade 4–6 dual-track school, offering English and French Immersion programming in the community of Athabasca, approximately 1.5 hours north of Edmonton. Currently serving about 250 students, LTIS is guided by an emphasis on being a safe, caring, welcoming, and respectful learning environment.
The school’s inclusive approach supports students in growing academically, socially, and emotionally. Located beside the Muskeg Creek Trails — well known for hiking, running, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and nature exploration — LTIS makes daily use of its exceptional outdoor setting to enhance student learning and wellness. Under the umbrella of Comprehensive School Health, LTIS focuses on strong academics, student well-being, and opportunities for students to develop responsibility, citizenship, and meaningful engagement in their school community.
Aspen View Public Schools is currently seeking a principal for Landing Trail Intermediate School. As an instructional leader in our Division, you will be part of our Administrative Association, contributing to the success of the school and of the Division. This position reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Successful teaching experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Appropriate administrative training
- Strong understanding of the Leadership Quality Standard, including a commitment to complete the necessary training
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Committed to personal and staff professional development
- Experience using technology to facilitate learning
- A commitment to collaborative and data-informed decision making
- A background of involvement in community activities
- A commitment to promoting inclusive classroom practices
- Foundational knowledge and skills to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and families.
- Committed to assessment for learning and outcome based reporting practices
This position will commence on August 26, 2026, the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Applications may be by May 14, 2026. Please include an updated resume, two professional references and a copy of Alberta Teacher Certification. A current criminal record check including vulnerable sector check and child intervention check, dated within the past six (6) months, must be provided prior to an employment contract being issued.
The Northern Alberta Teacher Award (NATA) encourages students in a teaching program to live and work as a teacher in northern Alberta, within the Northern Alberta School Division boundaries after completing their program. Teachers working with Aspen View Public Schools in the communities of Athabasca, Boyle, Grassland and Smith are eligible. For more information, visit:
We appreciate interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note references may be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
Not the right fit? Search for Principal jobs in Athabasca, AB
About Aspen View Public Schools
Aspen View School Division, more commonly referred to as Aspen View Public Schools or AVPS, is a regional and primarily rural school authority located north of Edmonton, Alberta. AVPS is 9,980 sq km in size.
In September 2021, there were 2,511 Kindergarten to Grade 12 students registered to attend one of AVPS’s 10 schools, four Hutterite Brethren schools, two Outreach/Off-Campus/Virtual schools and two Institutional Schools. Our division employs 364 staff; with 176.64 Full Time Equivalences (FTEs) being teachers or administrators.