Vice-Principal Pool – Elementary and Secondary

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board invites applications for Vice-Principal positions to support our diverse school communities. The successful candidate will provide instructional leadership, support staff and students, and implement the board’s pastoral and equity initiatives.

Applicants must hold a valid Ontario College of Teachers certificate, complete PQP Part 1 and Part 2 (or commit to Part 2 by June 25, 2027), possess a Religious Education Certificate, have five years of teaching

Qualifications

• Hold a current Certificate of Qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers (In good standing).
• Complete Part 1 of PQP and Part 2 of PQP or commit to completing Part 2 by June 25, 2027.
• Hold a Religious Education Certificate, Part I or an equivalency from OECTA/OCSTA.
• Five years of teaching experience.
• Develop a professional portfolio aligned to the Catholic School Leadership Framework.

Responsibilities

• Leading school communities in alignment with the WCDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
• Providing encouraging and uplifting messages to staff, students and families in line with the Pastoral Plan.
• Fostering equity for all students and staff in alignment with the Equity Action Plan.
• Valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Utilizing innovation to improve student engagement and achievement.

Education

Certificate of Qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers (In good standing)

Part 1 PQP and Part 2 PQP or commitment to complete Part 2 by June 25, 2027

Religious Education Certificate, Part I or equivalency (OECTA/OCSTA)

Five years of teaching experience

Portfolio aligned to Catholic School Leadership Framework

Job description

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region. The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

WCDSB Mission:

As disciples of Christ, we educate and nurture hope in all learners to realize their full potential to transform God's world.

WCDSB Beliefs:

All students nurtured in a community grounded in our Gospel values, and experiencing authentic learning environments of collaboration, inquiry and engagement, will become global citizens who transform God's world.

Vice-Principals – Responsibilities

• Leading school communities in alignment with the WCDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan ()
• Providing an encouraging and uplifting message to staff, student and families that provide healing and spark in alignment with the WCDSB Pastoral Plan ()
• Fostering equity for all students and staff in alignment with the Equity Action Plan (
• Valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
• Utilizing innovation to improve student engagement and achievement

Minimum Requirements

• Hold a current Certificate of Qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers (In good standing)
• Completion of Part 1 of the Ontario Principal's Qualification Program (PQP) and completion of Part 2 of the PQP or commitment to complete Part 2 by June 25, 2027.
• Hold a Religious Education Certificate, Part I or a Letter of Equivalency from OECTA Provincial/OCSTA
• Five years of teaching experience
• Development of a professional portfolio tied to the Catholic School Level Leadership Framework that demonstrates a transformation of lifelong learning experience(s) to teaching and learning practices.

Desirable Assets

• A Masters' degree
• Evidence of a clear understanding of the purpose and nature of leadership experiences in a Catholic School and in a variety of other settings
• Good knowledge of special education policies and procedures.

AODA Statement

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Privacy Statement

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board's Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

Background Checks

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further Information, refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board

Successful candidates will be required to produce a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to Administrative Procedure: APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply. Applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.