1.0 FTE Temporary Principal - Kennedy Langbank School

Prairie Valley School Division is inviting applications for the position of Temporary Principal at Kennedy-Langbank School. Kennedy Langbank School offers Kindergarten to Grade 8 programming to an enrolment of approximately 37 students. There is a professional staff compliment of 3.25 FTE teachers and 2.24 FTE support staff. Kennedy Langbank School provides a strong academic program and supports students to become caring, competent, responsible citizens who value education and life-long learning. Kennedy is located 176 km southeast of Regina.

Education & Experience

Candidates will have a Bachelor of Education, Professional A teaching certificate, a master's degree in a related field (or willingness to obtain as a condition of employment) and demonstrated leadership experience. Experience as a school-based administrator is considered an asset.

Skills & Abilities

By way of cover letter and resume, candidates will demonstrate experience in the 4 competency areas of learning leadership, human resource leadership, setting direction, and professional leadership attributes and orientation.

Leadership And Management Attributes Include

• Building classroom capacity by consistently and effectively focusing on teaching and learning.
• Leading teachers in and demonstrating understanding of the instructional cycle, responsive teaching and formative and summative assessment.
• Establishing school-wide expectations and practices for grading and reporting.
• Facilitating and monitoring the collection and use of various types of student learning data.
• Promoting an inclusionary model to all students and staff.
• Providing a collegial and collaborative school environment.
• Providing a safe and harmonious working environment through engagement of crucial conversations.
• Demonstrating a commitment to student learning and teacher growth through regular classroom visits.
• Demonstrating understanding that the purpose of staff professional growth and supervision is to positively impact student learning.
• Promoting leadership development by identifying, encouraging and supporting leadership aptitudes and abilities in all staff.
• Demonstrating a commitment to reflective practice and own professional learning.
• Creating a shared mission, vision and values for the school.
• Establishing and communicating direction for school and division priorities.
• Effectively communicating and leading change.
• Providing a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.
• Demonstrating high expectations for student academics and behaviour.
• Building and sustaining productive relationships in a supportive, ethical, and collaborative manner.
• Modeling trust, integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Consistently demonstrating and modeling a commitment to competence and professionalism.

Terms:

Commencing February 1, 2027 to February 7, 2028 or upon return of incumbent, whichever is earlier.

Compensation & Assignment

This position includes 40% administrative duties and 60% teaching assignment. Salary and benefits are outlined in the STF Provincial Collective Bargaining agreement and Local Collective Bargaining Agreement for teachers. The current administrative allowance is approximately $13,591 annually.

For more information, please contact Derek Smith, Learning Superintendent at derek.smith@pvsd.ca.

All references will be contacted automatically upon the submission of application. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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