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Principal Required for Ashmont School
Ashmont School requires a Principal commencing the school year .
Ashmont School located in Ashmont Alberta is a K to Grade 12 school with approximately 32 FTE teaching staff and 33 support staff serving 475 students.
Our school community values diversity and we are committed to integrating Indigenous perspectives and practices into our educational framework.
Applications are welcomed from experienced educators or individuals with proven educational leadership. Previous experience as a principal and a masters degree in a related field will be considered an asset. The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Alberta Teaching Certificate and a Leadership Quality Standard Certificate.
As an accomplished teacher proven leader and lifelong learner the successful candidate will have a leadership track record that demonstrates:
- Strong collaborative educational leadership skills including a commitment to reconciliation and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing.
- Effective teaching and/or lead teacher experience with a cultural competency lens that honors Indigenous knowledge and perspectives.
- Strong interpersonal relationship and communication skills with an emphasis on building trust and respect within the diverse school community.
- Knowledge of curriculum and proven instructional leadership qualities that incorporate Indigenous content histories and languages.
- A studentfirst focus and a belief that all children can learn and succeed recognizing the unique strengths and challenges faced by Indigenous students.
- Effective school management that creates a safe and inclusive environment for all students staff and community members.
- Positive and integrative behavior management skills with an understanding of culturally responsive approaches.
- A desire to get involved in participatory community education strategies particularly those that engage Indigenous families and community members.
- A commitment to the implementation of Collaborative Response and alignment with the principles of Indigenous education.
For more information contact Dr. Peter Barron Superintendent ator by email .
Qualified persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to complete an online portfolio at by 12:00 p.m. Tuesday April 22 2025 .
Instructions on applying for positions are available on our website accordance with Board Policy the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record Vulnerable Sector Check and an Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.
We thank you for your interest; however only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
About St. Paul Education
Geographically and demographically St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul Elk Point Two Hills Mallaig Ashmont Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.
In 1995 parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Divisions religious linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.
We serve 3640 students (K12 including Catholic First Nation Mennonite Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 232 FTE teaching staff and 293 support staff.
Employment Type
Full-Time
