Description
Position: Daily Principals
Location: Board Catchment Area
Hours of Work: Casual
Rate of Pay: $611.09
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB
As one of the areas largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.
Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Boards web site at .
POSITION SUMMARY
The Occasional Principal provides dynamic leadership and effective management in the absence of the regular principal, ensuring the seamless operation of the school. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all students and staff. Key responsibilities include supporting staff, overseeing daily routines, and addressing student needs to uphold the school’s standards of excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification in good standing.
- Completion of the Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) Parts I and II.
- Demonstrated experience as a principal, with the ability to support both elementary and secondary school contexts.
- Proven leadership in student safety and supervision, school operations, staff management, scheduling, and effective communication with parents and the community.
- Sound decision-making skills under pressure.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Board and Ministry policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
- Familiarity with Health and Safety, Safe Schools, Emergency Procedures, Special Education, and Equity and Inclusion frameworks.
- Awareness of requirement for incident reporting, discipline, and communication.
- A calm, fair, and solution-focused leadership style, strong communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
- Current criminal background and vulnerable sector check on file.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio - Attention Samantha Hager, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.
KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
