Elementary Vice Principal Pool

Halton District School Board; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Ontario school board is seeking candidates for the Vice Principal position for the Elementary Pool, starting Spring 2026. Candidates must hold Principal Qualifications Part 1 and be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. This role requires proven leadership effectiveness and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative educational environment. Additionally, the process values applicants' lived experiences and perspectives from historically under-represented communities.

Qualifications

• Proof of registration in Principal Qualifications Part 2 must be completed before appointment.
• Must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Experience demonstrating leadership effectiveness in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire students and staff in a collaborative environment.
• Implement leadership practices from The Ontario Leadership Framework.
• Engage in anti-colonial and anti-racist frameworks.

Skills

Leadership effectiveness

Knowledge of Special Education policies

Collaboration

Critical consciousness

Education

Principal Qualifications Part 1

Registration in Principal Qualifications Part 2

Job description

Elementary Vice Principal - Spring 2026

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is one of the fastest growing school districts in Canada and growth is projected to remain strong for the foreseeable future. The region's population is anticipated to almost double in size by 2051, from a current population of to a projected population of by 2051. Together, our 11,000+ staff serve more than 65,000 students in 110 schools and growing, in the communities of Burlington, Halton Hills (Georgetown & Acton), Milton and Oakville. We are seeking Vice Principal candidates for our Elementary Pool.

The culture of the HDSB is welcoming and collaborative. Administrators demonstrate and encourage collaboration, respect, and encourage students and staff to learn, grow and inspire together. Such processes facilitate the identification of administrators who are competent, knowledgeable and compassionate, and whose qualifications and lived experiences enable them to demonstrate the leadership practices contained in The Ontario Leadership Framework and support the implementation of the Halton District School Board's. The Halton District School Board is searching for school leaders who adopt a critical consciousness as educators who engage in leading and learning through anti-colonial and anti-racist frameworks. This practice ensures that we are continually moving to create and sustain change and improve outcomes for all students.

The Board is creating a pool of qualified candidates to be eligible for positions, in accordance with its Administrative Procedure.

Vice Principal Candidates Will

• hold Principal Qualifications Part 1 and show proof of registration in Principal Qualifications Part 2 (Part 2 must be successfully completed before appointment);
• be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;
• have successful experience demonstrating proven leadership effectiveness in the school community;
• be in good standing with respect to conduct;
• have demonstrated experience with Special Education policies and procedures;
• demonstrate evidence of core capacities identified in the Ontario Leadership Framework.

In Person Information Session

Date: Monday February 9, 2026

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: J.W. Singleton Education Centre, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON (Board Room)

Application Package (1-6)

The Completed Application Consists Of

• Cover Letter
• Resume highlighting leadership and impact
• Copy of most recent certificate of qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers
• Current performance appraisal (TPA for teachers within the last 5 years)
• i) Question #1 (written submission)
• ii) Question #2 (video submission)

Additional Information

• A timeline for this process can be found .
• Packages will be assessed based on candidate readiness as per The Ontario Leadership Framework, cover letter, resume and question specific rubrics, and post-interview reference checks.
• The HDSB 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan can be found .
• The Ontario Leadership Framework can be found .
• Your references will be contacted as part of the post-interview screening process. Ensure that your references have a copy of your Leadership Experience Summary.
• Please ensure your entire package is electronically submitted in the Additional Documents section of no later than 4PM on Tuesday February 24, 2026.

Requirements

Although hiring policies must adhere to the qualification requirements set out in applicable Regulations (eg. Regulation 298, “Operation of Schools – General”) and any applicable collective agreement provisions, the Board recognizes the importance of the following when developing its selection and evaluation criteria: valuing applicants' additional experience, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives; and granting first consideration, where the skills, ability, and qualifications of the applicants are relatively equal, to applicants who self-identify as members of historically under-represented communities.

Accommodation

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who require accommodations based on the protected grounds in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Student Safety

Ensuring the safety of our students is essential. For this reason, external applicants hired to the HDSB must provide an original copy of an acceptable criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening.

Wellness

The HDSB is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.