Clearview Public Schools Requires a PRINCIPAL Clearview Public Schools, headquartered in Stettler, Alberta, requires a Principal beginning at the start of the 2026-2027 school year at Botha School located in Botha, Alberta. Botha School is a dynamic, rural PreK-6 school with 52 students. This position is for one year covering a leave of absence.

Skills The individual must have a student-centered philosophy of inclusion, a growth mindset, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to nurture a positive inclusive culture. These skills will support the successful candidate in:

• Building deep and trusting relationships with a tight-knit supportive rural community;
• Creating welcoming, caring, respectful and safe schools for students and parents through personal relationships and school-wide programs;
• Fostering collaborative team relationships with school staff as well as community agencies to support the learning needs of all students;
• Identifying a shared school vision in collaboration with students, parents, staff and school division leadership;
• Providing high-level instructional leadership by ensuring staff have access to quality feedback, resources and training to thrive in their professional practice and responsibilities;
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Identifying and empowering teachers in educational leadership roles;

• Nurturing and mentoring new teachers;
• Acquiring and applying foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students in a school; and
• Strategically allocating and monitoring financial resources to effectively meet the needs of learners.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Opportunities To Develop

• A student-centered and evidenced-based philosophy of instruction and inclusion;
• Strategic planning and visionary skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills, including being a strong listener and the ability to successfully facilitate high-stakes conversations;
• Strong communication skills, including clear written communication skills, and effective and inspiring oral communication skills; and
• An ability to foster positive, solutions-focused collaborative teams.

Applicants should possess or be willing to work towards a Masters’ Degree. Experience and passion for teaching in a multigraded classroom would be an asset.

Qualified candidates must apply to our district electronically through Apply to Education at http://clearview.simplication.com by submitting a cover letter and resume with three references. By submitting an application, candidates authorize Clearview Public Schools to contact references prior to the interview and to reach out to previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks, regardless of whether those employers have been listed as references.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector prior to employment commencing.

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, however those applying on or before 12:00 pm on April 7, 2026 are assured careful consideration.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Clearview Public Schools, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.