Director, Education Services
- Barrhead, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of Director, Education Services. Duties will commence January 4, 2027, or as mutually agreed upon.
The Division
Pembina Hills School Division is a dynamic and innovative Division with a commitment to its mission: delivering an excellent education to our students so they become ethical and responsible citizens. We foster a close-knit community dedicated to creating , supportive, and engaging learning environments where parents are active partners in their child's education.
Serving the communities of Barrhead, Westlock, and Swan Hills, the Division supports approximately 3,400 students in 11 community schools, 2 Hutterite colony schools, and 2 outreach centres.
In addition, Pembina Hills operates Vista Virtual School, a unique online learning environment serving students throughout Alberta.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at
The Position
Responsibilities
The Director of Education Services oversees instructional programming for children and students from Early Learning through to Grade 12 across the Division, ensuring continuous improvement, active student engagement, and success for every learner. This position's responsibilities would comprise the following:
Pembina Hills School Division is seeking an energetic and progressive leader dedicated to public education and aligned with the Division’s mission, values and priorities. The ideal candidate brings a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, exceptional collaborative abilities and personal accountability.
Qualifications And Attributes
For further information, please contact Raime Drake, Superintendent at 780-674-8500.
Apply At
If you require assistance with the application process, please call Simplication @ 1-877-900-5627
There
are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills
School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily
manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are
responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered
relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in
ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful
educational setting.
Please Note
The Division
Pembina Hills School Division is a dynamic and innovative Division with a commitment to its mission: delivering an excellent education to our students so they become ethical and responsible citizens. We foster a close-knit community dedicated to creating , supportive, and engaging learning environments where parents are active partners in their child's education.
Serving the communities of Barrhead, Westlock, and Swan Hills, the Division supports approximately 3,400 students in 11 community schools, 2 Hutterite colony schools, and 2 outreach centres.
In addition, Pembina Hills operates Vista Virtual School, a unique online learning environment serving students throughout Alberta.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at
The Position
Responsibilities
The Director of Education Services oversees instructional programming for children and students from Early Learning through to Grade 12 across the Division, ensuring continuous improvement, active student engagement, and success for every learner. This position's responsibilities would comprise the following:
- Overseeing curriculum implementation, program of studies, results analysis, literacy and numeracy strategies, assessment and reporting, learning resources, and professional development;
- Facilitating staff growth and development for teachers, educational assistants, and school leaders;
- Directing Off-Campus, Dual Credit, and CAREERS programming;
- Assisting the Superintendent with Assurance Reporting, including education planning, annual education results reporting and satisfaction surveys;
- Leading Division and school calendar development;
- Providing executive leadership as a member of the Senior Administration team and supporting system-wide initiatives as requested by the Superintendent.
Pembina Hills School Division is seeking an energetic and progressive leader dedicated to public education and aligned with the Division’s mission, values and priorities. The ideal candidate brings a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, exceptional collaborative abilities and personal accountability.
Qualifications And Attributes
- Extensive and successful administrative experience as a public school principal;
- Proven track record of driving continuous improvement in programs, delivery systems, and school outcomes;
- Demonstrated integrity, alongside exemplary interpersonal, organizational, technological, communication, and conflict resolution skills;
- Ability to effective advocate for and represent the Division with Alberta Education & Childcare and other stakeholders;
- Extensive knowledge of Division-level planning and reporting frameworks;
- In depth familiarity with the Alberta Program of Studies;
- knowledge and experience in school administration
- Active advocacy and modeling for ongoing Professional Learning;
- Experience with Collaborative Team Meetings (CTM) is considered an asset.
- Candidates must hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate, Alberta Leadership Quality Standard Certification and a Master of Education degree.
For further information, please contact Raime Drake, Superintendent at 780-674-8500.
Apply At
If you require assistance with the application process, please call Simplication @ 1-877-900-5627
There
are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills
School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily
manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are
responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered
relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in
ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful
educational setting.
Please Note
- Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
- Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
- Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) – issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
- Verification of Education and relative experience is required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee instructional programming from Early Learning through Grade 12, including curriculum implementation, assessment, reporting, learning resources, professional development, and student success initiatives. Lead staff development, Off-Campus and Dual Credit programming, Division and school calendar development, and assurance reporting while contributing executive leadership to system-wide initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate, Alberta Leadership Quality Standard Certification, and a Master of Education degree, and have extensive successful experience as a public school principal. The ideal candidate demonstrates a record of continuous improvement, strong knowledge of Alberta’s Program of Studies and Division planning and reporting, and excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, organizational, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Public School Administration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Program Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Student Engagement
- Literacy and Numeracy Strategies
- Assessment and Reporting
- Professional Development
- Staff Development
- Division-Level Planning
- Collaborative Team Meetings
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Stakeholder Advocacy
- Organizational Skills
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Hiring contact
Raime Drake
Categories
- Education
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Alberta Teaching Certificate
- Alberta Leadership Quality Standard Certification
- Master of Education
- Public Education
- Early Learning
- Grade 12
- Curriculum Implementation
- Alberta Program of Studies
- Instructional Programming
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Assessment
- Reporting
- Education Planning
- Annual Education Results Reporting
- Satisfaction Surveys
- Professional Learning
- Professional Development
- Off-Campus Programming
- Dual Credit
- CAREERS Programming
- Collaborative Team Meetings
- School Administration
- Division-Level Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Student Engagement
- Learning Resources
- School Calendars
- Assurance Reporting