Elementary Principal Pool

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is establishing a pool of Principals at the elementary level and invites applications from qualified and unqualified candidates.  Unqualified candidates are welcome to apply; however they must have the qualifications prior to placement. In accordance with the Catholic Leadership: Principal and Vice-Principal Selection Policy and Administrative Guidelines, we will seek the following Skill Set and Profile for Niagara Catholic Secondary Principals and Vice-Principals. Commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of Catholic education Willingness to accept responsibility from the Catholic community and to exercise Catholic leadership within this community Personal faith commitment Involvement within their community and/or parish Catholic vision Catholic leadership Knowledge Competence Personal qualities Educational skill Management skill Relationship-building   In compliance with the Administrative Guidelines of the Catholic Leadership: Principal and Vice-Principal Selection Policy, the following are the qualifications required at the time of placement: QUALIFICATIONS In compliance with the Administrative Guidelines of the Catholic Leadership: Principal and Vice-Principal Selection Policy, the following are the qualifications required at the time of placement. Religious Education Qualifications:     o  Part III Specialist of the OECTA/OCSTA Religion Course OR     o   Four (4) full graduate courses in Theology/Christian Education toward a degree or diploma in Theology from a Catholic University OR     o    Part II of the OECTA/OCSTA Religion course and two (2) graduate courses in Theology/Christian Education toward a degree or diploma in Theology from a Catholic University Ontario School Principals Qualifications Part I and Part II as per Ontario Regulation 184/97 under the Ontario College of Teachers ActPart II of the Special Education qualifications as per the Ontario College of Teacher Qualifications A minimum of seven (7) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience preferably in Catholic education five (5) years as a teacher and two (2) years in some position of responsibility in education; i.e., Vice-PrincipalA participating member of a Catholic community as attested by a parish priestA positive recommendation from the candidates Principal and/or an appropriate Superintendent of EducationSuccessful Vice-Principal Performance Appraisal (if applicable)Successful participation in the Boards Leadership Identification Program or an equivalent leadership program Interested applicants will be required to provide: A completed Niagara Catholic Application for Administrative PositionA written pastoral reference (within the current school year) completed on the Faith Reference PortfolioA one-page statement of philosophy of Catholic Education which outlines past experiences and examples of personal commitment to CatholicismThe names, addresses and telephone numbers of five (5) references from the applicants current or previous work environmentA current written professional reference from the applicants immediate supervisor or supervisor on the Immediate Supervisor Attestation form Evidence of preferred qualities/experiences relating to leadership experiences and professional growth initiatives as requested on the application form A current copy of the Ontario Certificate of Qualification (OCT) A copy of the most recent Performance Appraisal A copy of the Annual Growth Plan Interested applicants are invited to apply through Apply to Education on the available job posting for Principals by submitting your Application for an Administrative Position.  Complete applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 . At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for teaching and leadership positions. The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation. We thank all candidates for applying, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.