Elementary Principal Pool

Elementary Principal - Fall 2024

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is one of the fastest growing school districts in Canada and growth is projected to remain strong for the foreseeable future.

The region's population is anticipated to almost double in size by 2051, from a current population of 596,637 to a projected population of 1,100,000 by 2051.

Together, our 10,000+ staff serve more than 68,000 students in 107 schools and growing, in the communities of Burlington, Halton Hills (Georgetown & Acton), Milton and Oakville.

We are seeking Principal candidates for our Elementary Pool.

The culture of the HDSB is welcoming and collaborative. Administrators demonstrate and encourage collaboration, respect, and encourage students and staff to learn, grow and inspire together.

The Halton District School Board is searching for school leaders who adopt a critical consciousness as educators who engage in leading and learning through anti-colonial and anti-racist frameworks.

Principal candidates will :

• hold Principal Qualifications Part I and II in accordance with Ministry regulation at the time of application;
• be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;
• have successful experience as a Vice Principal demonstrating proven leadership effectiveness in the school community;
• be in good standing with respect to conduct;
• have demonstrated experience with Special Education policies and procedures;
• demonstrate evidence of core capacities identified in the Ontario Leadership Framework.

In Person Information Session :

Date : Thursday September 5, 2024

Time : 7 : 00 - 8 : 00 p.m.

Location : New Street Education Center, 3250 New St, Burlington, ON (Brock Room)

If you require accommodations during the information session, please complete our Information Session Accommodation form.

Application Package : (1-6)

The completed application consists of :

• Cover Letter
• Resume highlighting leadership and impact
• Copy of most recent certificate of qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers
• Current performance appraisal (PPA for vice principals and TPA for teachers within the last 5 years)
• Leadership Competencies and Practices
• Question #1 (written submission)
• Question #2 (video submission)
• Reference authorization form

Additional Information :

• A timeline for this process can be found here .
• Packages will be assessed based on candidate readiness as per The Ontario Leadership Framework, cover letter, resume and question specific rubrics, and post-interview reference checks.
• The HDSB Multi Year Plan 2020-2024 can be found here .
• The Ontario Leadership Framework can be found here .
• Your references will be contacted as part of the post-interview screening process. Ensure that your references have a copy of your Leadership Experience Summary.
• Please ensure your entire package is electronically submitted in the Additional Documents section of Apply to Education no later than 4PM on Monday September 23, 2024.

Elementary Principal - Job Code # 3822429

Equity :

The Halton District School Board recognizes that, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels should reflect, demonstrate understanding of and respond to a diverse population.

The Board is committed to providing a workplace environment that is fair and equitable to all.

Accommodation :

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who require accommodations based on the protected grounds in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Student Safety :

Ensuring the safety of our students is essential. For this reason, external applicants hired to the HDSB must provide an original copy of an acceptable criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening.

Wellness :

The HDSB is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.

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