February 22, 2018 - yrdsb

February 22, 2018

Agenda
 Welcome

 Key Messages

 Stages in the Selection Process

Coordinating Committee
Leslie Johnstone    - Associate Director, Learning and Working Environments
Dorothy Cammaert    - Superintendent, Business, H.R.S., Chief Negotiator
Clayton La Touche   - Superintendent, H.R.S. - Operations
Gail Long           - Manager of Recruitment and Retention, H.R.S.
Neil Gunathunge     - Principal on Assignment, H.R.S.
Steve Gardner       - Principal on Assignment, Leadership Development
Michelle Fifield    - Senior Recruitment Representative
Patti Town          - Administrative Assistant to Clayton LaTouche

Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
 To advance student achievement and well-being through public education,
  which motivates learners, fosters inclusion, inspires innovation and builds
  community.
Vision
 To be a leader in public education by empowering all students to become
  engaged and caring citizens of the world.
Values
 Our School Board operates based on a set of values which guides our
  actions: Inclusivity, Relationships, Innovation, Engagement, Responsibility
  and Optimism

Selection Process Overview
The YRDSB is a great place to be a leader:
 We are looking for dynamic leaders to become York Region’s future Principals

 We are a progressive board that strives for continuous improvement in three areas
  of focus:
    •  Math
    •  Mental Health
    •  Modern Learning
 The mobilizers of our work are our three foundational practices of: leadership;
  innovation and equity
 We provide ongoing support for all leaders

Overview continued…
   The Principal Selection Process is not a professional development opportunity
   Apply when ready
   The selection process is a summative evaluation of readiness
   Assess your readiness by using the Ontario Leadership Framework and
    supported by our YRDSB Leadership Strategy

Ontario Leadership Framework
Our selection of Principals will be based on the following five 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

YRDSB Leadership Strategy
The YRDB’S vision “to be a leader in public education by empowering all
students to become engaged and caring citizens of the world” will
require leaders who exemplify the character, competencies and commitment
of ethical leadership as they:
• Champion excellence through equity

• Promote a culture of collaborative professionalism

• Inspire current and future leaders

Selection Process – Stage One

Stage One: Application Process
•   For external candidates, visit our Careers page at www.yrdsb.ca
•   Posting is hosted on Apply to Education and must have an account to apply
•   Application posted on February 27, 2018 and closes March 8, 2018 @
    11:30 p.m.

Stage One: Application Process
Three components to the application:
  •   Screening Questions/References Contact Information
      Requested
  •   Résumé and Cover Letter
  •   Written Submission
  •   Completion of the Leadership Strategy – Actions For
      Leaders Reflection Tool

Stage One: 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
•   Keep formatting simple

Once your application is submitted…
•   Receive an automatic acknowledgement
•   Check Job Activity Log
•   Recruitment will prepare your application file, check OCT Public
    Register

Application Assistance
Application opens on Tuesday, February 27th at 8:00 a.m.

Application deadline is Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 11:30
p.m.

Application Assistance
•   careers@yrdsb.ca
•   Contact Recruitment Team
    (905) 727-0022 or (416) 969-7170
    Extension 2878
•   Apply to Education
     www.applytoeducation.com

Written Submission
   Submission to outline your current leadership and its impact on student
    achievement and well-being.
   750 to 1000 words
   Concise, essay format
   Limited use of quotations, no charts or graphs
   12 font
   Follow specific instructions on the posting

Reference Process

Reference Process
Stage One:
   Contact information gathered about referees
   Must include your current Superintendent
   Provide two other professional referee who can speak to your
    leadership and readiness for the role
   Not checked at this Stage

Reference Process
Stage Two:
   If proceeding onto Stage Two Human Resource Services will
    electronically send your referees a written reference to complete
   If you decide to withdraw from competition and do not wish to proceed
    and have your references checked please contact HRS immediately to
    make your intentions known
   Referees will be asked to rate candidates on the domains in the OLF
   Written reference is not shared with the selection
    committee at this point

Reference Process
Stage Two:
   After the completion of the Stage Two Presentation and Interview the
    written reference is shared with assessment team
   One member of the assessment team will follow-up on the written
    reference with a phone call to each of your referees
   The follow-up phone call and written reference will be shared with the
    larger assessment team as they determine your suitability for placement
    in the Administrator Hiring Pool.

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 Two

Stage Two: Part 1- Leadership Strategy
Driver Presentation
A) Leadership Strategy Driver Presentation
 5-7 minute formal presentation of one of the three YRDSB Leadership
  Drivers (that was not selected for your written submission), and your
  evidence of leadership within the selected driver.

 A brief discussion about your presentation and the remaining
 leadership drivers as shared in the Leadership Strategy – Actions For
 Leaders Reflection Tool from Stage 1

Stage Two: Part 2 - Panel Interview
ii) Panel Interview

 Panel interview with 3-4 Senior Leadership team members.
 Conducted a central location
 40 minutes in length
 Provided the first interview questions prior interview
 At conclusion of interview, you will be asked to step outside the room
 for a short break. When you return to the room you will be asked one
 follow-up probe based on an interview question.

Interview continued…
•   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
•   Candidates should bring their most recent Principal
    Performance Appraisal to Stage Two of the process

Ongoing Communication
• 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

Admin Hiring Pool
Successful Candidates through all three stages of the process will be
added to the Administrator Hiring Pool (AHP). Candidates in this pool
are:
 Eligible to remain in this pool for up to three years
 Will be considered for placement by Senior Team as System needs arise.
  This is a match between:
   System and School needs
   Candidate experience, profile and availability
   Home location is consideration

Admin Hiring Pool
Candidates in this pool are:

 Supported by Leadership Development to continue their growth
 At time of appointment, your experience in previous educational
 leadership roles (e.g., previous number of years in administration) will
 be considered for salary grid placement

Principal Salary Grid
Effective September 1, 2017
                     Elem.                        Sec.
      Step 0        $116,769                 $121,346
      Step 1        $119,035                 $123,705
      Step 2        $121,346                 $126,111
      Step 3        $123,705                 $128,564
      Step 4        $126,111                 $131,068
      (plus additional allowance if applicable)

Leadership Development

Leadership Development
•   Providing supports for external candidates
•   Delivering one workshop on February 28th – 4:30-7:00 PM.
•   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

Supporting Documents
Documents:
   Ontario Leadership Framework
    (OLF)
   YRDSB Leadership Strategy
   YRDSB Leadership Strategy –
    Actions for Leaders Reflection Tool
   Self Assessment Tool for Principals
    and Vice Principals
   Achieving Excellence (MET)

Leadership Development Workshop
February 28th – 4:30-6:30 PM
 •   Exploring the YRDSB Leadership Strategy
 •   Working session using the Leadership Strategy – Actions for Leaders
     Reflection Tool
 •   Opportunity to network and ask questions