Promotion Process for External Candidates

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1 Our Commitment to Student Success Your participation in the promotion process is vital to the future of the Peel board Assuming a formal role in shaping the learning team within a school and becoming an integral part of the senior leadership of the Peel board is an exciting next step in your development as a leader. I am delighted that you have prepared yourself to enter the formal promotion process in Peel. Being a leader in Peel goes well beyond the final outcome of the application and interview process. No matter what course your career will take in the future you are already a leader in public education. You're a leader because of strong, trusting relationships that you've nurtured over the years, and because of the time and effort you have taken to support and serve staff, students and members of the community. I want to commend you for that dedication and commitment. As you enter this process, we will ask you to draw upon your considerable experience as you demonstrate a clear focus on how you will advocate for all students and staff their achievement and success. We will also ask you how you will put your professional knowledge into action through a focus on instructional leadership. I want to thank you for the leadership you have already demonstrated within your school. I hope that you find personal meaning and fulfilment in your leadership choices and in the process you are now embarking upon. I look forward to the powerful impact you will have through increased levels of formal leadership and responsibility in Peel. I wish you every success. Sincerely, Vice-Principal Promotion Process for External Candidates Tony Pontes Director of Education

2 Application criteria for the position of vice-principal To apply for the position of vice-principal, you must have the following: at least seven completed years of successful teaching experience in two or more divisions in two or more schools/locations Part I of the Principal s Qualification Program and proof of being registered in or having completed Part II current performance appraisal demonstrated experience with special education policies and procedures or completion of Special Education Part I experience in differentiating instruction for students demonstrated leadership ability in a variety of settings There are important steps to complete before starting your application package Before you begin to work on your application package for the position of vice-principal, you will have: 1. Used a gap analysis to determine which leadership competencies are your areas of strength and which require you to gain more experience or take additional training. 2. Completed a self-assessment, using the developmental continuum for each of the eight areas of competency identified in the Peel Leadership Framework for Instructional Staff (which is included in the application package). 3. Compiled an Evidence of Growth portfolio, showing supporting evidence and experiences to demonstrate your development of the leadership competencies. This portfolio is used only in the pre-application stage and is not submitted as part of your application package. 4. Met with your principal and superintendent of education to discuss your readiness to apply for the position of vice-principal based on the leadership competencies. It is recommended that you share your portfolio during this meeting to demonstrate your skills and experience.

3 Submit your completed application package by required promotion process dates Promotion Process dates will be posted on the Job Board. Applications are only accepted during the promotion process time frames. Typically the Peel District School Board offers two application processes: one beginning in September and one beginning in January. To help you apply, use the electronic application package provided. Your completed application must include the following items, in order: 1. application cover page signed by principal and superintendent 2. current resume (working format included as part of application) 3. copy of your College of Teachers Certificate of Registration, showing completion of Part I of the Principals Qualification Program and proof of being registered in or having completed Part II 4. current performance appraisal 5. finalized Peel Leadership Framework for Instructional Staff 6. written response to the Readiness for Leadership question that is included in the application package 7. Completed Reference Check Consent Form Resume format Your resume must include the following information: education names of post secondary institutions you attended, including location, years attended and degree obtained teaching/administrative experience listing your most recent experience first, include the name of the board, school name and location, dates and position held other qualifications references provide a list of references, which must include your current principal and superintendent (before we contact any of your references, you will be asked to complete a release of information form)

4 The promotion process consists of two phases There are two parts to the promotion process. Each is designed to help us learn more about your leadership skills and experience. They are also an opportunity for you to gain valuable feedback about your leadership readiness. Phase One 1. You will be invited to participate in a dialogue with two superintendents. You will come to the meeting prepared to discuss the supporting evidence and experiences that demonstrate your leadership readiness in the following three areas of competency: - advocacy for learners - professional knowledge in action - instructional leadership You will be prepared to speak for five minutes about each of these three areas. The superintendents will engage in a dialogue with you after the presentation of each competency. The superintendents will ask you additional questions pertaining to the other areas of competency. This meeting will last about 40 minutes. 2. References will be checked. 3. If the superintendents support your application, you will proceed to Phase Two. You and your mentor will have an opportunity to meet with the superintendents for a feedback session, to hear their comments and suggestions. 4. If the superintendents do not support your application proceeding to Phase Two at this time, they will meet with you and your mentor in a feedback session to give their recommendations for areas that need additional growth.

5 Phase Two 1. You will be invited to participate in a dialogue with two or three trustees, two senior administrators and a representative from the appropriate Peel principal/vice-principal association. You will come to this meeting prepared to discuss the supporting evidence and experiences that demonstrate your leadership readiness in the following three areas of competency: - advocacy for learners - professional knowledge in action - instructional leadership You will be prepared to speak for five minutes about each of these three areas. The interviewers will engage in a dialogue with you after the presentation of each competency. The interviewers will ask you additional questions pertaining to other areas of competency. This meeting will last about 40 minutes. 2. References will be checked. 3. If you are successful, we will recommend you to the board of trustees as ready for promotion. The associate director of instructional support services will notify you following the board meeting to let you know whether you were a successful candidate or not. Either way, you will be invited to participate in a feedback session.

6 Application checklist Use this checklist to make sure you have completed all the necessary steps for the promotion process application. Have you completed every item required for the application package? Do you have the signatures of your principal and superintendent of education on the application cover page? Does your resume follow the required format? Have you made sure that your answer to the Readiness for Leadership question does not exceed two double-spaced pages? Are the items in your application package in the correct order? Have you proofread your application package to make sure there are no errors? Have you made two copies of the signed application package? Submit your original package marked original with no staples, plus 2 additional copies. (You might also want to make a copy for your own reference.) Still have questions? This package is designed to give you the information you need to complete the promotion process. If you have any questions not answered in this guide, please call ext or needtoknow@peelsb.com.

7 At a Glance Before you apply assess your leadership skills and experience complete the Peel Leadership Framework for Instructional Staff, including the developmental continuum and supporting evidence prepare your portfolio demonstrating evidence of your leadership competencies meet with your principal and superintendent to share your portfolio and developmental continuum Once supported by your principal and superintendent: Apply to the promotion process Fall dates to be determined, Winter dates to be determined (Find at finalize the Peel Leadership Framework for Instructional Staff developmental continuum based on your supporting evidence and experiences complete your application package using the electronic document provided have your original application package signed by your principal and superintendent submit your original package, plus two copies, to Jerry Powidajko, Superintendent of Leadership Development and School Support Services, by the deadline Leadership dinner Fall date to be determined, Winter date to be determined attend a special event for all leadership candidates network with colleagues meet members of Peel District School Board senior administration and trustees

8 Phase One dialogue meet with two superintendents for approximately 40 minutes discuss your leadership readiness in presentations of five minutes on each of the following competencies advocacy for learners, professional knowledge in action and instructional leadership answer additional questions about other leadership competencies If the superintendents support your application, you will proceed to Phase Two. You will receive recommendations in a feedback session. If the superintendents do not support your application proceeding to Phase Two at this time, they will meet with you and your mentor in a feedback session to give their recommendations for areas that need additional growth. Phase Two meet for approximately 40 minutes with two or three trustees, two senior administrators and a representative of the appropriate Peel principal/vice-principal association discuss your leadership readiness in presentations of five minutes on each of the following competencies advocacy for learners, professional knowledge in action and instructional leadership answer additional questions about other leadership competencies Readiness for promotion a list of successful applicants who are to be considered for promotion will be presented to the board of trustees Phase Two candidates will be contacted following the board meeting Feedback session you will be invited to participate in a feedback session to receive feedback from the Phase Two interview team Vice-Principal appointments successful leadership candidates will be appointed to vice-principal positions as vacancies become available