Secondary School Vice Principal

Description:

Dedication to Catholic education - a continuing desire and effort to develop and foster in staff and students a Christian community based on the Catholic Faith;

Commitment to the York Catholic District School Board’s Mission, and Vision and Strategic Commitments;

Demonstrated classroom or administrative excellence as indicated through positive performance appraisals, the interview and the application package;

Strong professional knowledge of child/adolescent development and learning psychology, as well as a demonstrated concern for children and youth;

Knowledge of required learning outcomes (i.e. quality learning and enhanced faith);

Possess and have demonstrated leadership qualities/abilities which foster a Catholic Learning Community and effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities required of the position (identifying barriers to inclusion, judgment, effective communication, collaboration, motivation, empathy, flexibility, dependability, resilience);

Commitment to advancing human rights and equity in schools and in the community; and

Commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth.

Required Qualifications/Experience:
Part II of the Religious Education Course (equivalency or commitment to completion of same or another approved program (eg. The Catholic Leadership Program offered at St. Michael’s University of Toronto));

A participating member of a Catholic worshiping community as attested by your Parish priest via Pastoral Reference, dated by your Parish Priest within the last 12 months;

Ontario School Principal's Qualifications Parts I/II as per Ontario Regulation 176/10 (Teachers’ Qualifications) made under the Ontario College of Teachers' Act. Candidates who are currently enrolled in the PQP and are within two (2) years of completion may apply and be considered for the position in accordance with Ontario Regulation 298 (Operation of Schools – General) made under the Education Act;

Completion of the YCDSB Discernment Series for Aspiring Vice-Principals prior to placement;
Special Education Part 1 Course or the Special Education for Administrators AQ Course;
A minimum of seven (7) years of successful teaching experience in a permanent position in education in both divisions (Intermediate and Senior) with 2 years experience in some position of responsibility (ex: Department Head, Consultant etc.) in education.