In line with the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan and the Director’s Action Plan, the Principal Selection Process meets the board’s succession planning goals and talent development needs and contributes to building a workforce reflective of the communities we serve.

The selection process for Principal Candidates is led by a Coordinating Team consisting of Recruitment Services Staff, Senior Administration and Centrally-Assigned Principals.  The Selection Committee for 2021-2022 will consist of two Superintendents and one Human Resource Services Representative.

The Coordinating Team will endeavour to ensure that the committee is comprised of individuals representing diverse social identities, perspectives, experiences and expertise who understand the Board’s talent management strategy and strive to ensure an equitable and fair process for all.  All Selection Committee members are required to complete Bias-Free Hiring Training to help them understand and minimize bias.  Similar training will be provided annually to the committee members preceding the Principal Selection Process.

Candidates will be selected based on education, skills, qualifications, experience and demonstrated commitment to the Board’s Mission, Vision and Values. The process is based on effective practices that are clear, transparent and equitable.

The selection of Principals will be based on the YRDSB Leadership Framework for School Administrators 2020.

YRDSB Leadership Framework for School Administrators 2020

YRDSB Leadership Framework for School Administrators 2020 focuses on all actions that are valued in YRDSB leaders, including those articulated in the Leadership Strategy plus others like strategic planning, governance, teaching and learning, and operations.  In addition, this YRDSB Leadership Framework for School Administrators 2020 was created as a complement to the Ontario Leadership Framework with a view to making equity and ethical leadership competencies clear. More information related to the YRDSB Leadership Framework will be shared at the first information session and at subsequent preparatory workshop sessions provided by Leadership Development.

The YRDSB Leadership Framework for School Administrators 2020 is organized into four Domains and eight Competencies. The four Domains demonstrate the dimensions of leadership accountabilities that the York Region District School Board believes are foundational to the success of all leaders. The eight Competencies are demonstrable knowledge, skills and characteristics for achieving leadership accountabilities in the administrator’s role.

The YRDSB Leadership Framework for School Administrators 2020 is designed to:

• Facilitate a shared vision for leadership and what it means to be a leader in YRDSB

• Provide questions for self-reflection to help administrators improve their effectiveness.  The questions will show administrators how they may become proficient in each competency area and therefore positively impact student and staff success

• The newly-created YRDSB Leadership Framework Self-Assessment Tool (PDF) (located on the candidate’s BetterEducate Dashboard and can serve as a useful tool for self-reflection)

Pre-Screening Requirements for Principal Candidates:

• Current and Qualified Vice-Principal

• Completion of Apply to Education (ATE) screening questions (e.g. discipline history, Principal Performance Appraisal (PPA), Ontario College of Teachers, etc.)

• References to be provided at time of application; references will not be contacted until Stage Three

Prior to Applying

Conferencing with your current Principal prior to your application is encouraged, but is not mandatory.  You do not formally need the support of your administration to apply; however, they will be part of the reference process at Stage Three (3) as your current supervisor​​​.