1.0 FTE Permanent Elementary Principal

Company: Superior North Catholic District School Board

Location: Geraldton, ON

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Location: St. Joseph Catholic School, Geraldton

Position Overview

SNCDSB is seeking an individual who has:

1. Knowledge of Google Apps for Education;
2. Strategic Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills;
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative;
4. Ability to build a Collaborative and Professional Culture.

Required Qualifications/Experience

1. Completion of / or working towards Part 1 & 2 of the Principal’s Qualification Program;
2. Completion of / or willingness to obtain Religious Education Specialist;
3. Special Education Part 1 or the Special Education for Administrators AQ Course and experiences are an asset;
4. Math Qualifications and experiences are an asset;
5. Experience and Qualifications in Primary/Junior/Intermediate;
6. A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience.

Desired Qualifications/Experience

1. Strong humanitarian and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well in a team, motivate others and build Catholic learning communities of faith;
2. Understanding of Catholic Education and Indigenous Education;
3. A strategic problem solver and systems thinker able to handle complex problems and manage stress effectively;
4. Knowledge of best practices in instructional strategies, assessment and evaluation, and the improvement of student achievement in schools;
5. Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills;
6. Principal and/or Vice Principal experience would be an asset;
7. Experience working with Indigenous students, families, and communities would be an asset.

Conditions of Employment

1. Ontario College of Teachers Certificate (OCT);
2. Must undergo a successful Vulnerable Sector Screening check.

Application Instructions

Please submit a completed application package including:

1. Cover letter and resume which clearly outlines your qualifications, skills, and experiences related to the position;
2. A minimum of three (3) references, including email addresses, must be included in order for your package to be considered complete. Note: This must include the current immediate supervisor and/or most recent supervisor.

The Superior North Catholic District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences, and needs of our students and school communities. The Superior North Catholic District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources Department in advance of any part of the process.

Successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to commencing employment with SNCDSB. SNCDSB will provide successful candidates with a letter to submit to the OPP. Please review the requirements for the VSC at Ontario Provincial Police Criminal Records Check.

Contact: Judy Wawia, Board Chair | Maria Vasanelli, Director of Education