Applications are invited for the position of:

Assistant Principal at Grande Cache Community High School

Position: Assistant Principal, Temporary: High School (Assignment will consitst of .20 FTE Administration and .80 FTE Teaching)

Location: Grande Cache Community High School, Grande Cache Alberta

Start Date: 2026-2027 school year until June 29, 2027 or the return of the incumbent, whichever occurs sooner.

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

This competition will remain open until: May 11, 2026, 12:00pm

School

Grande Cache Community High School is located in Grande Cache, Alberta which resides in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division. A high school providing excellent education to approximately 200 students, grades 9-12.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate is an innovative, caring, collaborative and committed instructional leader, whose role will consist of Administration and Instruction in areas of strengths as determined by the Principal.

The responsibilities include:

• Providing instructional leadership to promote high quality teaching and learning.

• Implementing the Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation Policy.

• Providing each student with the opportunity to fulfill their potential and pursue their dreams.

• Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students.

• Adhering to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures.

• Managing school operations and finances.

• Developing a shared responsibility between students , parents, schools and communities.

• Modelling commitment to professional development.

• Knowledgeable in research and practices to provide for the professional growth and evaluation of school staff conversant with data-driven decision-making strategies to develop data-based priorities in support of continuous improvement.

• A collaborative leader who can engage staff in student-focused learning.

  Proactive in theory, research and practices to ensure school discipline is maintained at a positive and caring standard.

• Familiar with philosophy and practices to establish a student-centered timetable to optimize student learning opportunities.

• Capable to promote and engage in positive and supportive relationships between the school, community and interagency partners.

• Flexible with a broad curricular background or experience and involvement in school life.

More information about the role of the Assistant Principal can be found here:

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education
• Demonstrated progress towards a master's degree is preferred but not required
• Prior administrative experience is an asset
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
• Experience in implementing the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum
• Technology skills to be able to work in the divisional context
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills to positively promote and support students
• Proven track record of strong instructional practice and success across the curriculum
• Experience in infusing First Nations, Metis and Inuit foundational knowledge across the curriculum
• Lived experiences in understanding Indigenous educational ways of knowing is an asset
• Understanding of Off-Campus Educational Programs is considered an asset

Addtiional Notes: Demonstrates progress toward or attainment of the Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) Certification, with the ability to meet the competencies outlined within the standard.

The preferred candidate will have experience in high school mathematics and science; however, assignment flexibility may be considered based on the candidate’s skills and qualifications.

The Division

Grande Yellowhead School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.

The Board’s four main priorities are:

• Student Learning
• Teaching and Leadership Excellence
• Community Engagement
• System Health and Wellness

GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.

The Division is recognized for its dedication to integrating strong literacy practices throughout the curriculum, promoting inclusive education, and implementing innovative technology programs.

Committed to ongoing professional development, the Division offers each teacher and principal the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 annually to support their professional learning. Additionally, educators pursuing a Master’s, Doctorate, or Leadership Quality Standard Program may apply for an extra $2,000 per year to further support their educational advancement.

Benefits of GYPSD

The Division also provides $725 per year for teachers to allocate within a Health and Wellness Spending Account.

Available Leaves:

• Personal leave of absence, 4 days per school year
  • May accumulate up to 11 total personal leave days, see the Local ATA Collective Agreement for further details.
• Sick leave, up to 90 days leave
• Family Medical Leave, up to 3 days per school year
• Bereavement/Critical Care Leave
• Deferred Salary Leave Plan

Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Evaluations
• Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references

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

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• Valid Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

• Valid Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check

  We thank you in advance to all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews

  will be contacted.