Principal Pool 2026-2027

Stony Plain - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead with purpose

Parkland School Division (PSD) invites energetic and passionate leaders to apply for our Principal pool and upcoming site-specific vacancies.

PSD is a proud provider of high-quality public education serving more than 90000 residents west of Edmonton including the communities of Spruce Grove Stony Plain Parkland County and Fort Chipewyan. Our Division offers the breadth of a large geographic region while maintaining the close-knit relationships of smaller communities where students families and staff know one another by name.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following principal position:

Muir Lake School

Nestled in a serene rural setting just minutes north of Stony Plain Muir Lake School is a vibrant K-9 community serving approximately 500 students. The school is renowned for its strong sense of community where the collaboration between a highly engaged School Council dedicated staff and supportive families creates an environment where students feel a deep sense of belonging.

The school is a true geographical and social anchor for the surrounding acreages and subdivisions. Its impressive campus features modern playgrounds a professional-grade rubberized running track and expansive athletic fields that when paired with the adjacent Muir Lake Community Hall make the school the definitive hub for local families. The school is a leader in environmental education serving as the home for Parkland School Divisions Nature-Based Kindergarten. This innovative program utilizes the schools unique location local forest areasto move the classroom outdoors fostering curiosity and problem-solving through land-based learning.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide instructional leadership to our teaching teams to support the continued development of engaging learning environments for students which includes effective assessment practices and activities that support student growth in Citizenship and Social Responsibility.
Collaborate with staff parents and students to deliver quality programs responsive to the school community.
Manage school routines and business procedures to ensure a safe caring and fiscally responsible environment.
Envision and enact change while fostering innovation respect and trust.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Education (or related degree) and valid Alberta Teacher Certification.
Must hold (or be willing to complete) the Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) Certificate.
A commitment to supporting First Nations Métis and Inuit students and leading educational change for meaningful reconciliation.
A track record of exemplary teaching and a commitment to a distributed decision-making model.
Strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills.

How to Apply:

Portfolio: Create and/or update your profile at Apply to Education.
Apply: Submit your application to this your cover letter please specify the school(s) you are interested in and what appeals to you about those specific roles.

Please direct any questions regarding the application process to

Additional Information:

Shortlisted candidates may be placed in a pool used to fill current and future principal vacancies throughout the 2026-2027 school year.

Applicants who are shortlisted will undergo employment reference checks before any offer of employment is made. Candidates are to submit three professional references with their cover letter and résumé. References will be contacted only with the candidates written consent.

This position requires a current criminal record check and child intervention record check.

Individuals selected to the shortlist may be contacted before the closing date.

Compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with the Alberta Teachers Association collective agreement and include a comprehensive benefits package.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Are you ready to lead with purpose Parkland School Division (PSD) invites energetic and passionate leaders to apply for our Principal pool and upcoming site-specific vacancies. PSD is a proud provider of high-quality public education serving more than 90000 residents west of Edmonton includi...