APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
The application consists of:
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Application Form
Resume (one to three pages)
Copy of most recent Teacher Performance Appraisal
Summative Report
Leadership Competencies and Practices (Questions 1- 4)
Reference Authorization
Notes:
1. A timeline for this process is attached.
2. Values and Actions in Halton are attached.
3. Instructions for accessing “The Ontario Leadership Framework” are included.
4. Please ensure your entire package is electronically submitted in one
attachment. (one attachment)
5. Packages will be assessed based on candidate readiness as per The Ontario
Leadership Framework and Values and Actions in Halton
6. Electronically submit the complete application package (one attachment)
by email to:
gallagherla@hdsb.ca
Lara Gallagher, Staffing and Recruiting Officer
J. W. Singleton Centre,
2050 Guelph Line, P.O. Box 5005,
Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Z2
not later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 5, 2015
Please be advised that applications received after the 12:00 p.m. deadline will not be
considered.
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Application Form
Elementary Principal
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Current Location/Position: ___________________________________________________________
Current Superintendent: ____________________________________________________________
*Note: if candidate has not been with current supervisor for a minimum of one year, previous supervisor must also be listed.
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: _____________________________________
Telephone Number: School/Centre ________________ Home:________________
Provider
Qualifications:
Year Obtained
Part 1 Principals’ Course:
Part 2 Principals’ Course:
Please attach a copy of your Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification
Divisions Taught (number of years)
Primary ____
Junior ____
Intermediate ____
Senior ____
Positions (Begin with Current):
Year
Location
Role
Principal/Supervisor
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all
I have discussed this application for
of the statements and representations
promotion with the candidate.
contained in each of the pages of this
application (and attachments) are true in
Please check one:
substance and fact.
Yes _____
Candidate’s Signature
Current Superintendent’s Signature
No _____
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Leadership Competencies and Practices
Elementary Principal
Name: _________________________________
Respond to the following. Your answer must be on one page or less (minimum font size 11).
1. Identify one (1) significant issue facing educators within the next five (5) years. Describe the
values, skills, knowledge that you bring to the role of Principal that would be advantageous to the
successful management of this issue and demonstrates that you are ready for this role. Provide
evidence that you have used these skills in working through a current/recent issue.
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Leadership Competencies and Practices
Elementary Principal
Name: _________________________________
Respond to the following. Your answer must be on one page or less (minimum font size 11).
2. Please share how you have demonstrated leadership in the building of an inclusive learning
environment, which promotes a sense of safety and belonging for students.
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Leadership Competencies and Practices
Elementary Principal
Name:
Respond to the following. Your answer must be on one page or less (minimum font size 11).
3. Describe a situation or an action/decision that you made that was questioned by your colleagues
and/or supervisor. How did you respond and what actions did you take? What were your
greatest learnings from this experience.
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Leadership Competencies and Practices
Elementary Principal
Name: _________________________________
4. The Halton District School Board’s Multi Year Plan, 2012-2016, has goals in the areas of Students, Staff
and System which cover a number of areas. Your response to this question is to focus on the Multi
Year Plan components below:
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Every student will be socially engaged in their school and intellectually
engaged in their learning.
…elementary…teachers will understand and implement effective instruction
in …differentiated strategies for student engagement.
Describe how you will modify/update your current School Improvement Plan to deepen the
implementation and monitoring of the two areas in the text box above:
a) How have you demonstrated your commitment to these areas in your current school improvement
work with staff, students and parents?
b) What evidence of student achievement have you used to pressure/support staff in building
capacity to implement these areas?
c) What leadership strategies will you bring to this work as you implement the needed
leadership actions in your school?
 Maximum length of question submission – Total of 10 pages: 4 pages of narrative
and up to 6 additional pages of archival information (letters, documents, data)
(minimum font size 11).
 PLEASE SEND ELECTRONICALLY IN ONE ATTACHEMENT
 Please do not include originals of artefacts/evidence, as packages will not be
returned.
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Reference Authorization
Elementary Principal
IMPORTANT NOTE: References will not be checked prior to the completion of the
interview process and will only be contacted for candidates under further consideration.
I, ___________________________ authorize the Halton District School Board to
contact the person or organizations listed below for the purpose of obtaining
reference information including information contained in my personnel file. These
persons are authorized to disclose such information.
The 3 references must include:
 Current superintendent;
 One other administrator/supervisor with whom you have worked recently in an
educational setting; and,
Note: If candidate has not been with current supervisor for a minimum of one (1) year, prior supervisor must
also be listed.
 One other reference at the candidate’s discretion.
If not using your current principal, please provide an explanation.
NAME
Position Title
__________________________
Signature of Candidate
Phone #
Fax #
during and
after work day
____________________
Date
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Timeline for Elementary Principal
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Ad and application packages posted internally and
on the Halton District School Board website
Monday, January 26, 2015
7:00 p.m. start
Information session at Garth Webb High School,
2820 West Oak Trails Blvd (Oakville) in the Library
Thursday, February 5,
2015
Applications must be received at J.W. Singleton
Education Centre no later than 12:00 p.m.
February 17, 2015 to
February 27, 2015
Interviews will take place
February 28 to March 13,
2015
April 15, 2015
Reference Checks Completed
Report to Board
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Values and Actions in Halton
The values highlighted in the Halton District School Board Multi Year Plan are
embedded in the Ontario Leadership Framework. Through their actions, leaders in
Halton bring these values to life and impact how staff, students and community
follow their leaders. Below are listed the values as in our Strategic Plan. Under
each value are actions that will demonstrate that value.
Relationships
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Build and maintain partnerships
Demonstrate cooperation, collaboration and compassion
Communicate effectively
Align our words and actions
Acknowledge and appreciate diversity
Responsibility
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Measure and report results
Use resources effectively
Respond to demographic needs
Operate in an open and transparent manner
Model sound environmental practices
Make timely and informed decisions
Promote social responsibility
Ingenuity
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Foster creativity, innovation and initiative
Identify, develop, share and implement exemplary practices
Establish responsive practices to address divergent learning needs
Recognize ideas, efforts, and results.
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Criteria
Application Packages, interviews and reference checks are assessed based upon
the practices and competencies as described in Putting Ontario’s Leadership
Framework Into Action, a Guide for School and System Leaders and Values
and Actions in Halton. Criteria for assessing the package submissions, interviews
and reference checks will be drawn from both of these documents.
Candidates should review:
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Pages 10-11 of The Ontario Leadership Framework
This document is available electronically on the Ministry Website:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/leadership/pvpleadershipframework.pdf
For internal candidates, this document can also be accessed through
myHDSB – Leadership and Staff Development – Board Leadership
Development Strategy – Key Elements of the Ontario Leadership
Strategy.
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Page 9 of this application package. Values and Actions in Halton.
The Halton District School Board recognizes for students and staff the principles and
intents contained in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Ontario
Human Rights Code for the Province of Ontario, believes that every person has a
right to equitable treatment with respect to the educational process, or service and
employment within the Halton District School Board without discrimination because
of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, same-sex partnership status, family status or
disability.
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