Stages of the Process
There are three (3) stages to the Principal Selection Process, each assessing candidates on different aspects of their leadership skills and abilities. A resource has been developed which provides details of the process and further explains all of the stages. Preparing for the Principal Selection Process will be available on the WWW and the BWW.
If successful, candidates will receive communication from the Recruitment team and will move to the next stage of the process.
This process will commence in September and will conclude in early December. Eligible and interested Vice Principals from all schools and departments are encouraged to consider this leadership opportunity.
Application posted: TBD
Application closes: TBD
- Create a profile on Apply to Education
- Upload cover letter (maximum of 1 page)
- Upload resume aligned with the YRDSB Leadership Framework for School Administrators (4 page maximum; including listed references; black font - Arial, size - 11)
- Upload most recent Principal Performance Appraisal
- Oral Presentation - 40 Minutes
- Present their leadership and impact in all four YRDSB Leadership Framework for School Administrators domains
- The presentation must be primarily grounded in your leadership experiences as a vice principal and/or principal
- At the conclusion of your presentation, the panel will have a dialogue using the YRDSB Leadership Framework Reflective Question(s) that relate to their presentation to gain further insight into the candidates leadership and impact
- The Selection Team will review and score Stage One responses to determine a short-list to move forward to Stage Two
- Internal Candidates: In-person presentation will be at your work location
- External Candidates: In-person presentation will be at a central board location
- Interview questions will be aligned with the YRDSB Leadership Framework, Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan and the Director’s Action Plan
- Candidates will respond to a variety of interview questions
- The Selection Team will review and score Stage Two responses to determine a short-list to move forward to Stage Three
Three references will be contacted only in the final stage of the process.
- Current Direct Supervisor
- Current School Superintendent
- Professional Reference
It is good practice in any process to pre-conference with referees prior to providing them as a reference.