PRINCIPAL, SECONDARY Permanent Position, Milton

Principal – Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Secondary programProvincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Milton1.0 Permanent Position Position will be available for the Fall of 2024An exciting opportunity awaits you with the Provincial Schools Authority working in the Ministry of Education, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton. We require a caring, innovative, experienced, and forward-thinking educator to perform the role of Principal. The Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf is a day and student lodging school with a rich heritage and longstanding history of educating students who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing. As a Principal for this school, you will promote the education, social and emotional growth of the students within the school. Ø  Competition # PDSB24-095: Principal, 1.0 Permanent position, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Secondary program You will:  ·       Be a caring, innovative, and experienced educator and leader with an in-depth knowledge of bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education for Deaf and hard of hearing students.·       Effectively manage financial, human, and material resources.·       Support student success by ensuring that the quality of educational programming and curriculum at the school is compliant with the Ontario curriculum requirements.·       Support and lead change initiatives.·       Influence others to adopt a desired course of action.·       Build relationships between various staff groups and lead data-driven decision making and progress monitoring.·       Lead others to adopt a desired course of action for student achievement and well-being.·       Work co-operatively and collaboratively with stakeholders to meet mutual goals.·       Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning. What we are looking for: Qualifications:  ·       Valid certificate of registration and qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers. ·       Principal Qualifications Part 1 & 2 required.·       Teaching Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Skills & Abilities:·       Bilingual fluency in ASL and English.·       Experience in a leadership position.·       Excellent knowledge of the Education Act/associated regulations and the Ontario Curriculum.    ·       Demonstrated competencies to provide instructional leadership to staff, students, parents and community partners as per the Ontario Leadership Framework.·       Understanding and application of ASL-English bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural pedagogy and assessment of Deaf and hard of hearing students.·       Ability to share vision and to be accountable for the bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural instructional program in the school. Understanding of secondary panel is essential. ·       Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.·       Ability to build a collaborative school culture with staff, students and parents. LOCATION:  Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Secondary program, 255 Ontario Street S, Milton AREA OF SEARCH:  Open Please submit a cover letter, your resume outlining qualifications, experience and an up-to-date copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration and Qualification. Your cover letter must clearly identify the Competition file number PDSB24-095 and be received no later than 11:59 pm, June 28, 2024.                                                                                        Please submit your application to the following email address: [email protected]  APPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FROM MEMBERS OF THE PSAT BARGAINING UNIT PRIOR TO CONSIDERING EXTERNAL CANDIDATES. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Late applications will be declined. Note:  The successful candidate (s) may be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment. Posting Date: June 12, 2024Closing Date: June 28, 2024The Provincial Schools Authority is an inclusive employerAccommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.