we areACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR!

a community of learners dedicated to student success

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**Position:**Principal

**Contract Type:**1.00 FTE; Probationary Contract

**Duration:**2026/2027 School Year

Location:

**Application Closing Date:**Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

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GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLSis seeking passionate, dynamic, and student-centered principal

for the 2026-2027 School Year!

**LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY:**Grasslands is a public-school division in southeastern Alberta serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell. This is an opportunity to join a strong and supportive team of in-school administrators focused on student learning, and welcoming and safe school communities. Anyone interested in this position should apply specifically to this posting.

**ABOUT UPLANDS ELEMENTARY:**Uplands Elementary is a pre-kindergarten to grade 6 school located in Brooks, Alberta. Our school serves 375 students and celebrates a rich cultural diversity. The school hosts a variety of supports and programs for students including PUF/pre-kindergarten, Mental Health Capacity Building, Band, Academic Learning Support, and a large variety of clubs and extra-curriculars. Check out all of our programs .

**ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS:**Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.

-**Our Vision:**A community of Learners dedicated to student success

-**Our Mission:**To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities. -**Our Values:**Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation, Accountability, and Transparency

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHO WE ARE AT GRASSLANDS

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATEwill be exemplary teachers who have demonstrated leadership characteristics including:

• personal integrity;
• excellent communication and organizational skills;
• outstanding relationship-building and interpersonal skills;
• proven ability as an instructional leader with a focus on optimal learning for all students;
• leadership style characterized by collaborative decision-making and high visibility in the school;
• an understanding of Collaborative Response structures and processes;
• proven ability to work with all partners to establish clear direction and achieve goals;
• ability to develop and maintain a safe and caring learning environment;
• commitment to inclusive approaches that celebrate diversity, and an understanding of First Nations, Métis & Inuit foundational knowledge;
• completion of, or active enrolment in, a graduate/Master’s degree program in Education; and
• ability to meet the Leadership Quality Standard.

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Candidates of choice must submit for review:

-Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

• Must be the original document issued within the last six months

This is acondition of employmentas per*.*

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HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application directly to this Apply to Education job ad, and include the following with your application:

• Current cover letter and resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Scott Brandt, Superintendent of Schools, at

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• See you in the 2026/2027 School Year! -

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Only shortlisted applicants will be notified