Vice- Principal

Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf

And Sir James Whitney School Resource Service

1.0Temporary Position

Provincial Schools Branch

If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career and would like to be part of a specialized team recognized as leaders in the field of Deaf education then consider this exciting opportunity with the Provincial Schools Branch. We are looking for a dynamic, caring, innovative and experienced educator to perform the role of Vice-Principal. This position is available for the 2017 school year with possibility of extension.

  • PSB17-004 Vice- Principal- Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf and Sir James Whitney School Resource Service - 1.0Temporary Position

You will:

Assist the Principal in the effective administration of programming including: building relationships and developing staff; setting direction; developing the department organization; leading instructional programs; securing accountability; working with stakeholders and community members

What we are looking for:

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Valid certificate of registration and qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers;

•Principal qualifications Part 1 (or currently working towards obtaining Part 1);

•Deaf Specialist qualifications;

•Special Education qualifications (minimum Special Education Part 1 or currently pursuing).

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

•Successful experience teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing students;

•Excellent knowledge of: Ontario’s education system; the Education Act/associated regulations; the curriculum review/implementation processes; education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students;

•Excellent knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum and ability to provide instructional leadership to Elementary/Secondary/ Resource programs;

•Well-developed communication/interpersonal/supervisory/management skills;

•Advanced knowledge of assistive technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearingstudents;

•American Sign Language (ASL) fluency required;

•Ability to travel throughout Ontario.

LOCATION:Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf, Belleville

AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN

Please submit your cover letter, resume and an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration and Qualification quoting the applicable Competition File No. PSB17-004 no later than5:00 p.m. onJanuary 27, 2017to:

Employee Services Unit

c/o Provincial Schools Branch

255 Ontario Street South

Milton, ON, L9T 5M2

Fax #: 905-878-6089

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Late applications will be declined.

NOTE:

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Location section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

Posting Date: January 18, 2017

Closing Date: January 27, 2017

Clearance No: N/A

THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO FOSTERING AND MAINTAINING A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES RESPECT FOR OTHERS, OPEN COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK AND ACCOUNTABILITY