Principal and Vice Principal Opportunities

Are you committed to leading student achievement and well-being, and having a pivotal role in learning for our students? Durham District School Board (DDSB) is seeking candidates who are interested in leading change through quality implementation of our core priorities of:

• Meaningful Learning
• Connected Communities
• Well-being

Your decision to apply for a principal or vice principal position in the DDSB shows your dedication to work with stakeholders and to ensure the success of our students and staff. We offer mentorship networks, professional learning, and opportunities to share ideas through our committees.

Qualifications

To apply for these positions, you must:

• Be employed as a fully qualified teacher, vice principal or principal
• Hold current Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification in good standing
• Meet the Principal's Qualification Program (PQP)
• Have a valid Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector component

Successful candidates will display core leadership competencies developed in the Leadership Guiding Principles.

To guide our work, we will: 

1. Integrate Indigenous rights, human rights, anti-oppression, equity, and intersectionality, with a focus on addressing all forms of discriminatory and racist barriers.

2. Direction and Vision

3. Knowing and Caring About People

4. Meaningful Learning

5. Moving Schools Forward

6. Responsibility and Accountability for Learning

DDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of region. We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity.

Opportunities Available

External candidates can register on Apply to Education.

• DDSB Elementary Vice Principals – External Candidates, Job Posting # 3912439
• DDSB Secondary Vice Principals – External Candidates, Job Posting #3912394

Resources

• Transfer and Promotion Process Guide Booklet
• External Promotion Process Timelines Spring 2025
• Leadership Guiding Principles

Virtual Information Sessions

• Preparing for the Promotion Process Information Session
  January 23,  2025
  4:00-5:00 p.m.
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• Preparing for the Leadership Conversation Information Session
  February 13, 2025
  4:00-5:00 p.m.
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Required Forms when applying

Please download the following and include completed forms in your Portfolio.

• Promotion Process Form
• Self-Reflection Tool
• Attestation of Employment - Potential Employee of the DDSB
• Candidate Reference Form
• Voluntary Equity Self-Identification

Questions?

Contact: leadership@ddsb.ca

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