Principal Pool

Are you ready to lead with purpose? (PSD) invites energetic and passionate leaders to apply for our 2026–2027 Principal pool and upcoming site-specific vacancies.

PSD is a proud provider of high-quality public education, serving more than 90,000 residents west of Edmonton, including the communities of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Parkland County, and Fort Chipewyan. Our Division offers the breadth of a large geographic region while maintaining the close-knit relationships of smaller communities, where students, families, and staff know one another by name.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following principal position:
Nestled in a serene rural setting just minutes north of Stony Plain, Muir Lake School is a vibrant K‑9 community serving approximately 500 students. The school is renowned for its strong sense of community, where the collaboration between a highly engaged School Council, dedicated staff, and supportive families creates an environment where students feel a deep sense of belonging. The school is a true geographical and social anchor for the surrounding acreages and subdivisions.

Its impressive campus features modern playgrounds, a professional‑grade rubberized running track, and expansive athletic fields that, when paired with the adjacent Muir Lake Community Hall, make the school the definitive hub for local families. The school is a leader in environmental education, serving as the home for Parkland School Division’s Nature-Based Kindergarten. This innovative program utilizes the school’s unique location— local forest areas—to move the classroom outdoors, fostering curiosity and problem‑solving through land-based learning.

• Provide instructional leadership to our teaching teams to support the continued development of engaging learning environments for students, which includes effective assessment practices and activities that support student growth in Citizenship and Social Responsibility.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and students to deliver quality programs responsive to the school community.
• Manage school routines and business procedures to ensure a safe, caring, and fiscally responsible environment.
• Envision and enact change while fostering innovation, respect, and trust.

• Master’s Degree in Education (or related degree) and valid Alberta Teacher Certification.
• Must hold (or be willing to complete) the Certificate.
• A commitment to supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students and leading educational change for meaningful reconciliation.
• A track record of exemplary teaching and a commitment to a distributed decision‑making model.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.

• Portfolio:
  Create and/or update your profile at Apply to Education.
• Apply:
  Submit your application to this posting. In your cover letter, please specify the school(s) you are interested in and what appeals to you about those specific roles.

Please direct any questions regarding the application process to .

Shortlisted candidates may be placed in a pool used to fill current and future principal vacancies throughout the  school year. Applicants who are shortlisted will undergo employment reference checks before any offer of employment is made. Candidates are to submit three professional references with their cover letter and résumé. References will be contacted only with the candidate’s written consent. This position requires a current criminal record check and child intervention record check.

Individuals selected to the shortlist may be contacted before the closing date. Compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with the Alberta Teachers’ Association collective agreement and include a comprehensive benefits package.