Vice-Principal Selection Process Information Session

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

Centre for Leadership and Learning

Agenda Welcome

Leslie Johnstone, Associate Director, Schools Process Overview Scott Yake, Coordinating Superintendent, HR/Plant/Planning Services Stages in the Selection Process: Stages 1 & 2: Kelly Redpath, Principal, Education and Community Services Stage 3: Kate Diakiw, Principal, Student Services Leadership Development Opportunities Brian Schouten, Principal, Leadership Development Pat Zrihen, Principal, Leadership Development

Coordinating Committee

Scott Yake – Coordinating Superintendent Kate Diakiw - Principal, Student Services Gail Long, Senior Recruitment Officer, HRS Kelly Redpath – Principal, Education and Community Services Michelle Fifield - Senior Recruitment Representative Karen Mathias – Recruitment Representative Elaine Gaudio - Administrative Assistant to Scott Yake

Selection Committee

• Dianne Hawkins, SOS North • Cecil Roach, Coordinating Superintendent • Jackie Young, SOS West

• Debbie Donsky, Principal, Wismer PS • Liz Davis, Principal, Fairwood PS • Dawn Laliberte, Sutton DHS • Maria Maiato, Principal, Aurora HS • Ann Pace, Principal, Woodbridge College • Ken Pettigrew, Principal, Mount Joy PS • Kim Smith, Principal, Bond Lake PS • Rory Sullivan, Wismer PS • Paul Valle, Principal, Crosby Heights PS

Selection Process Overview The YRDSB is a great place to be as a leader: we are looking for leaders to become York Region’s

future Principals

we are focused on succession – key priority

we provide ongoing support for all leaders

we are a progressive board that strives for continuous improvement in 5 priority areas: Literacy and Numeracy

Equity

Environment

Engagement

Well-Being

Overview continued…

the Vice-Principal Selection Process is not a professional development opportunity

apply when ready the selection process is a summative evaluation of

readiness this year, secondary process only; applicants must have

secondary education experience assess your readiness by using the Ontario Leadership

Framework and the L.D. readiness tools

Ontario Leadership Framework Our selection of Vice-Principals will be based on the

following 5 key leadership domains as outlined in the Ontario Leadership Framework (OLF) Setting Directions Building Relationships and Developing People Developing the Organization to Support Desired Practices Improving the Instructional Program Securing Accountability

Personal Leadership Resources

Cognitive Problem-solving expertise

Knowledge about school and classroom conditions with direct effects on student learning

Systems Thinking

Social – including the ability to: Perceive emotions

Manage emotions

Act in emotionally appropriate ways

Psychological Optimism

Self-efficacy

Resilience

Pro-activity

Principal Support Your administrator may assist you in preparing for the process in the following

ways:

Connect candidates with Superintendents and other system leaders

Ensure ALP is up to date and that candidates can provide their most recent TPA at Stage 3 (interview) of the process

Participate in the Stage 2 professional discussion (internal candidates)

If your administrator is a member of the selection committee there are certain restrictions to the support that can be provided:

Can provide assistance to covering letter and résumé; not to written submission

Can provide a reference but will not participate in committee discussions on your readiness

Can participate in the Professional discussion

Ongoing Communication

Contacted after each stage in the process by email

A confirmation email will be sent to your Principal on the following day (internal candidates)

Selection process feedback will be provided by members of the selection team

Occurs at the end of the each stage of selection process for those not proceeding to the next stage

Vice-Principal Selection Process Overview Step 1: On-line Application/Review

Cover letter, résumé, references, written submission

(Oct. 17th – Nov. 12th at 5 pm)

Step 2: Professional Discussion/Problem-Solving Discussion regarding written submission (Principal attends to support for internal candidates; for external candidates, supervisor should have reviewed your written submission and will be asked a question on the reference form), problem solving scenario which includes a written component

(Jan. 15th )

Step 3: Interview Candidate to bring most recent performance appraisal, if available (Feb. 12th)

Refer to the Preparing for the Vice-Principal Selection Process booklet which will guide you in preparing your application – on the www and the bww.

Selection Process Stage 1

Stage 1: Application Process For internal candidates, visit our Careers page

at bww.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

For external candidates, visit our Careers page at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

3 components to the application

Screening Questions

Résumé and Cover Letter (cut and paste)

2 Attachment Options (MS Word)

Written submission

Your Application Package will include:

Cover letter

Résumé

Written submission

Referees

Application Process View the on-line application and print a

copy to assist you in your preparation

Spell check all the application components (cover letter, résumé, written submission)

Don’t worry about the visual appeal of your on-line résumé and cover letter – this is a data-driven system

Keep formatting simple

What happens once my application is submitted? Receive an automatic acknowledgement

Recruitment will prepare your application file, check OCT Public Register and current personnel file, etc.

Email all referees with instructions and timelines for providing reference

Notifications regarding Stage 2 go out January 6, 2014

Application Assistance careers@yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Contact Recruitment Team (905) 727-0022 or (416) 969-7170 Extension 2878

Application deadline is Thursday, November 12th, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Written Submission Submission to outline your current leadership, your

understanding of secondary education and its impact on student achievement and well-being in a 21st century context

750 to 1000 words

Concise, essay format

Limited use of quotations, no charts or graphs

12 font

Follow specific instructions on the posting

Selecting Referees Referees will be asked to rate candidates on the domains in

the OLF Must include your current Superintendent and current

Principal as referees Provide one other professional referee who can speak to

your leadership and readiness for the role: A Principal you have worked with in the past An administrator in another school or board you have

worked with Current Vice-Principal

Pre-conferencing is a necessity

Important Information regarding Referees provide a list of contact numbers – business, home,

cell, email Inform referees that we will be contacting them

by email immediately following receipt of your on-line application

Further contact by a member of the selection committee

We will not chase referees

Selection Process Stage 2

Stage 2: Professional Dialogue – Part 1(For Internal Candidates)

Conducted at a central location

30 minutes in length

Discussion to follow up on your written submission from Stage 1

Your Principal will be present

Assessment team will have a follow up discussion with your Principal after your session with them

Part 1(For External Candidates)

Conducted at a central location

30 minutes in length

Discussion to follow up on your written submission

Your Principal will be asked to comment on specific probes related to your written submission during the reference check process; will not be present at the dialogue

Part 2 Problem-Solving Scenario

Two parts; oral and written – 45 minutes

Respond orally to a typical problem encountered by a Vice-Principal

Opportunity for reflection

Written follow-up exercise related to the scenario

Selection Process Stage 3

Interview 40-minute interview Interview panel consists of:

Superintendent Secondary Principal Elementary Principals (2)

Arrive 20 minutes prior to interview Provided with the first interview question

Interview No opportunity for opening remarks A variety of types of questions Appropriate to use frameworks to respond to

interview questions Not appropriate to bring external resources

except for your notes to the first question An opportunity at end of interview to make

concluding remarks if you wish

Ongoing Feedback Contacted after each stage in the process by

email Feedback will be provided by members of the

selection team Occurs at the end of each stage of the

selection process for those candidates not proceeding

Feedback for successful candidates will be offered at the end of the process

Leadership Development

Providing supports for internal and external candidates

Delivering three workshops prior to each of the stages of the selection process

Assisting candidates in exploring and reflecting on the resources that are available to support them during the process

Assisting candidates in exploring and reflecting on their development as school and system leaders

External candidates welcome to attend

Documents as Tools:

-Ontario Leadership Framework (OLF) -Director’s Annual Plan (DAP) -Board Improvement Plan (BIP) -Self Assessment Tool for Aspiring Leaders -Preparing for the VP Selection Process booklet (www/bww) -Achieving Excellence (MET)

Leadership Development Opportunities

Stage 1 Workshop 1 – Supports for Stage 1

October 29th 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., C.L.L.

Stage 2 Workshop 2 – Professional Discussion

January 8th, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., C.L.L.

Stage 3 Workshop 3 – Preparing for the Interview

February 5th, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., C.L.L.

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Vice-Principal Salary Grids Effective September 1, 2013

Elem. Sec.

Step 0 $99,718 $103,747 Step 1 $101,713 $105,822 Step 2 $103,747 $107,938 Step 3 $105,822 $110,099 Step 4 $107,938 $112,301 (plus additional allowance if applicable)

Thank you for your interest in a formal leadership position with the

York Region District School Board. We look forward to receiving your

application!