principal

Education

• Master's degree
• Education / teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities
• Education, other
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Assure community participation in programs for a school district
• Evaluate teachers and support staff
• Evaluate teaching methods and quality of instructions
• Evaluate the academic affairs of a school district
• Oversee the activities of teachers and support staff
• Revise programs based on academic performance level
• Recruit and hire teachers and other staff
• Develop and administer programs for the education and training of students and adults
• Direct or supervise the recruitment, training, evaluation and promotion of teachers
• Evaluate the scope and sequence of the curriculum
• Make recommendations concerning the annual operating budget of a school district
• Co-ordinate teaching activities
• Direct and co-ordinate school maintenance
• Review programs to ensure conformance to school board or provincial standards

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial teacher's certificate

Work experience with special needs students

• Children with an intellectual disability

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)