Elementary School Principal - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
SPRING 2023

VISION OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Leadership in and on behalf of Catholic schools is deeply spiritual, servant-like, visionary and empowering.

A Catholic school leader is called to be a spiritual leader, an effective administrator, an instructional leader and an excellent communicator.

We seek educational leaders who demonstrate powerful personal mission and commitment through action.

We are committed to selecting leaders who are visionary and innovative, student-focused, committed to equity, excellent role models and collaborative in building a Catholic community.

The TCDSB is an inclusive learning community rooted in the love of Christ. We educate students to grow in grace and knowledge and to lead lives of faith, hope and charity.

At Toronto Catholic, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community.

Catholic Social Teachings, the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations and the Board's Pastoral Plan and our Equity Action Plan are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st century.

The TCDSB is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario.

We serve more than 90,000 students in well over 190 schools and represent close to half-a-million Catholic school supporters in the city of Toronto.

The successful applicants will be placed on a shortlist in preparation for upcoming vacancies during the next two years.

Major Responsibilities and Duties - Elementary Principal

Set the direction for the school that aligns with the strategic direction of the Board by building a shared vision and a collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture.

Provide effective curriculum leadership support within an assigned school that supports the Board's objectives including equity/diversity and inclusion, student achievement and well-being.

Effectively support the management and administration of the school's resources regarding, but not limited to, operational areas including the management of staff; the creation of a safe learning environment; student registration, attendance and promotion; discipline and student records

Promote professional growth through the provision of fair, effective, and timely vice principal and teacher performance appraisals including managing the completion of Annual Learning and Growth Plans

Engage internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to parents, parish priests, trustees and external agencies.

Criteria for an Interview

Education:

Religious Education Part 2

Principal's Qualification Part 2

Master's Degree or currently registered in a master's program (the program must be successfully completed within 4 years of your appointment as a principal)

Experience:

1 year of experience as a vice principal in the panel within which you are interested in applying, as of June 30, 2023

Demonstrated experience in nurturing the Catholic faith community, personally and organizationally, in support of student achievement and well-being.

Demonstrated leadership experience in setting direction for instruction, curriculum, and assessment.

Abilities:

Ability to build effective interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders including parents.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to problem-solve and make evidence-based, informed decisions.

References:

Current Pastoral Reference from your local parish priest

Provide the name and contact information of your current and previous Principals and your current Superintendent.

Vulnerable Sector Screening (External Applicants)

Diversity and Inclusion

Barrier-Free Recruitment and Selection

Please submit a copy of your resume, cover letter and required references to:
Lynda Coulter, Executive Superintendent, Human Resources, Leadership & Equity

no later than Monday, April 3, 2023

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.