Description
Elementary Principal - Two (2) Positions
WCDSB is growing, and we are excited to be opening two new elementary schools in the 2025-2026 school year. We are recruiting for two (2) experienced Principals.
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.
Minimum Requirements:
Demonstrated commitment to achieving greater equity for all students.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering innovation to improve student engagement and achievement.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Hold a current Certificate of Qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers.
Completion of Part 1 of the Ontario Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) and completion of Part 2 of the PQP or commitment to complete Part 2 by September 1, 2025.
Hold Religious Education Certificate, Part I or a Letter of Equivalency from OECTA Provincial/OCSTA.
Demonstrated successful experience as a vice-principal.
Have developed a professional portfolio tied to the Catholic School Level Leadership Framework that demonstrates a transformation of lifelong learning experience(s) to teaching and learning practices.
This position will begin in March of 2025. Must be available as required for consultation beginning January 2025.
Desirable Assets:
Master’s degree
Evidence of a clear understanding of the purpose and nature of leadership experiences in a Catholic School and in a variety of other settings
Have a good knowledge of special education policies and procedures
Application Process:
All applications will be accepted through the Apply to Education platform. We thank all applicant for taking the time to complete the application process. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications must include:
A complete and up-to-date personal resume, application or curriculum vitae
A copy of the candidate’s most recent Teacher Performance Appraisal or Principal Performance Appraisal.
Letters of reference from a minimum of two individuals who can provide a current professional reference (one must be the candidate’s current supervisor/principal). If a current supervisor cannot be provided, please indicate why. Additional references are welcome, including from community work.
A Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate.
A current satisfactory pastoral reference dated within the last 12 months. Please find a link to the WCDSB Pastoral Reference Form
Documentation to support the qualifications and assets identified above including a copy of your current Certification of Qualification
Applications will be accepted until Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4:30 pm through the Apply to Education application platform . If you have any questions about this job opportunity, please contact the Superintendent of Human Resource Services directly by email at Kerry.Pomfret@wcdsb.ca.
If you require any technical assistance with applying through the Apply to Education platform. Please contact the Apply to Education Customer Service Centre is available: please contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 7:00 pm EST) or email info@applytoeducation.com.
To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.
At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualification for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.
