Creating a better world, one student at a time.
The Horizon School Division office is located approximately 100 km east of Saskatoon in the thriving community of Humboldt, SK. The Division serves approximately 6,400 students located in 32 communities. This progressive Board is known for its strong support for small schools, effective professional development, high teacher engagement, innovative approaches, and sound fiscal management. The school division is located on Treaty 6 and Treaty 4 territory, and is comprised of 43 schools including partnerships with seven First Nation Authorities. The Divison runs the first provincially operated school in Canada located on George Gordon First Nation.
The Opportunity
Due to the resingation of the Incumbent, Horizon School Division is now seeking a successor for the role of principal in Wadena Composite High School. Reporting to the Director of Education, the Principal of Wadena Composite High School is responsible for leading the school's day-to-day operations, ensuring that all students are instructed, assessed, and supported in a safe and welcoming learning environment. You work collaboratively with all school staff in the development of the school's Learning Improvement Plan that is aligned in such a way as to advance Horizon School Division's three pillars of Literacy, Safe & Caring and Graduation Rates. The principal will also ensure the creation and implementation of school policies, regulations, and procedures for financial and procedural administration, scheduling, extracurricular activities, emergency operations, and facilities management. You will also serve as a community role model, and assist staff, families, and the school's community in creating a top-quality educational experience for all students. Other duties will be assigned as required by the Director of Education or designate. This position will commence on the first day of the 2025-2026 School Year.
The School - Grade 7-12 school with approximately 136 students and 11 FTE dedicated professional staff
- Located in a supportive community with an active student body
- Enjoys a solid academic and extra-curricular program
Wadena is a vibrant community with a variety of recreational and service club opportunities for its residents. Wadena is located 2 hours north east of Regina, 2 hours east of Saskatoon, and 20 minutes from Fishing Lake. This area is internationally recognized by hunters.
Key Roles and Responsibilities - The Role Description for the Principal is outlined in Administrative Procedure 480
- Maintain and promote high standards for all staff and students with regards to academic performance and personal growth, responsibility and character.
- Manage, evaluate and supervise the conduct of procedures, operations, curricula, extracurricular activity, and discipline to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment.
- Oversee and conduct regular supervision, evaluation and performance appraisals for all staff.
- Establish and maintain an orderly learning environment that instills accountability and ensures high morale among staff and students.
Qualifications - Valid Saskatchewan teaching certificate (or eligible to obtain)
- Bachelor of Education Degree
- Five years of teaching experience
- Master of Education Degree would be considered an asset
The Person
You are energetic, with a strong work ethic, and have an intense focus on creating a student centered learning environment. You care about top quality, instruction, assessment and intervention to meet the needs of all students. You are detail orientated; yet you can also see the big picture and how multiple elements of school life fit together. You work effectively in a school team as well as independently as the school leader. Your positive attitude is infectious and you both recognize your own strengths and have an ability to help others see and leverage theirs.
For more information, please contact:
Cory Popoff, Superintendent of Human Resources
Phone: (306) 682-2558
Horizon School Division accepts applications online via AppliTrack ONLY. Please apply as soon as possible, the posting will stay open until a suitable candidate is found.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in employment with the Horizon School Division; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to submit a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
