FTE Vice Principal

Position: 1.0 FTE Vice Principal- 2026- 2027 school year
Location: International Border Region (Cardston)

Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.

D.A. Ferguson Middle School, Taber

At D.A. Ferguson Middle School, we believe that every student belongs, every voice matters, and every learner can grow. With a dedicated staff and a dynamic learning environment, our school serves Grades 6 to 8 and places a strong emphasis on well‑being, leadership, and academic achievement.

Vice Principal –  School Year
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and will conclude June 25, 2027.

Responsibilities and Duties

Administrative duties.

Learning Support Teacher and teaching component (yet to be determined).

Qualifications

Successful teaching experience is a must; leadership/administrative experience will be considered an asset.

Familiarity with the Leadership Quality Standards.

A Master’s Degree in Education or a Master’s Degree in progress.

Team‑oriented leadership style emphasizing collaborative decision‑making, life‑long learning, and staff development.

A history of building effective relationships with all stakeholders.

Well‑developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and organizational abilities.

Proven record of excellence in areas of student achievement, student assessment, and responding to instruction and intervention.

A strong background in inclusive education and a passion for advocating for every student’s success.

Knowledge of the importance of community engagement, and the ability to foster school and community relationships.

Benefits

A division-wide focus on individual, school and division-wide health and wellbeing.

Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.

Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed.

Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth.

Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer‑paid health benefits (for eligible employees).

Work schedules built upon the school calendar – respectful of family time and work/life balance.

Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs.

Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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