Office Staff; Mitchell

Elementary Principal

Annual Salary: $144,696 to $158,024. Reporting to the Superintendent of Education, the successful applicant will provide leadership and expertise in educational administration and support the Catholic school community. This permanent, full-time position will commence on or about September 1, 2026. As a Principal for the Board, you may be assigned to any school/site throughout Huron and Perth counties.

• Oversee day-to-day school operations
• Manage school logistics and budgets
• Set learning goals for students and teachers and lead school improvement initiatives
• Monitor and report on school staff performance and student achievement
• Implement goals and lead in alignment with the Board's Strategic Priorities
• Interview and hire school staff
• Review, update and implement school policies
• Provide guidance and support to school staff
• Handle emergencies and school crises
• Organize school events, liturgies and assemblies
• Collaborate with community partners and Families of Parishes
• Lead faith formation and catechesis for staff
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for students and staff
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to gain knowledge on current educational trends and improve practices

• Achievement of Principal's Qualification Program, Parts 1 & 2
• Achievement of or progress toward a Master's Degree is an asset
• A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience with demonstrated leadership skills
• Religious Education qualifications required;
  Specialist preferred
• Demonstrated educational leadership capacity at a school and/or system level
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality Catholic education, and a philosophy toward staff, students and parents/caregivers that clearly reflects Catholic values
• Strong knowledge of Catholic curriculum, programming, and instructional leadership in a wide range of areas to reflect the complexity and diversity of an elementary school
• Knowledge and experience with Google Classroom, Brightspace (D2L) and Edsembli (or equivalents); demonstrated skill in the use of digital technology tools to support teaching and learning
• A proven record of being self‑motivated and creative, with demonstrated problem‑solving and supervision skills
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills with adults as well as youth
• A valid class G (or higher) Ontario driver's licence and a reliable vehicle; this position requires use of own vehicle.

• Paid days off (Lieu Days)
• Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
• Training and development opportunities

The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is committed to equity in employment and hiring practices. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations in the application or interview process should email a request to hr prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.