1.0 FTE Vice Principal- 2026- 2027 school year

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. **1.0** **FTE Vice Principal- 2026- 2027 school year** **Assignment** **includes** - Administrative duties. Learning Support Teacher anda teaching component that has yet to be determined. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, student-centered educator possessing the following 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. This position will remain open **until a** **suitable candidate is found and will conclude June 25, 2027.** Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must apply through our online through the division website horizon.ab.ca. **Why Join Team Horizon?** - 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 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. **~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~** **Mandatory Document links to add to "additional documents.":** **Reference Release Form** **Teacher Self Declaration Form** **~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~** Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

• Competitive compensation and retirement package with paid time off. • Employer-paid health benefits for eligible employees. • Flexible work schedules aligned with school calendar. • Carpooling opportunities to reduce transportation costs.