Applications are invited for the position of:
Assistant Principal of Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus
Effective August 26, 2026
Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus is located in Blackfalds, Alberta. Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus has 16 teachers and 12 support staff. It serves approximately 331 students by providing a learning environment that uses innovative, collaborative educational practices for students in grades 4-6.
The assistant principal selection committee is seeking an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and administrator in grade 4-6 environments.
The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment. The new assistant principal of Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus will be expected to continue building on a proud tradition of actively partnering with the community to deliver the best possible educational experience for all students.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas:
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Evidence of exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
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Evidence of a commitment towards building and promoting collaborative environments.
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Evidence of establishing structures and supports focused on concurrent academic and social/emotional interventions.
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Evidence of teaching and leadership experience with diverse students and aptitude for leading the creation of individualized learning plans and behavior supports.
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Evidence of experience working with First Nations, Métis & Inuit families and communities.
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Evidence of strong foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis & Inuit for the benefit of all students.
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Evidence of a thorough understanding and application of current educational research.
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Successful candidates must demonstrate evidence of achievement of a Master of Education degree within the first three years of their assistant principal position.
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Evidence of ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
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Evidence of high expectations for student achievement, literacy assessment, and effective literacy programming and interventions.
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Evidence of proficiency in numeracy instruction, assessment and interventions.
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Evidence of a commitment to leading and supporting professional development and school improvement initiatives aligned with jurisdictional and provincial directions.
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Evidence of a thorough understanding of how technology can facilitate learning.
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Evidence of successful experience in educational leadership positions.
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Evidence of a desire to contribute to a dynamic administration or leadership team.
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Evidence of building a culture of teaching and learning.
The new assistant principal of Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus will also be expected to actively participate in the Wolf Creek Administrators’ Association and demonstrate a strong commitment toward our school district vision.
Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:
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Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references
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Electronic evidence of the skills listed above (eg. portfolio or other leadership artifacts)
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
