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Resume Resource Package For Applicants to the Principal/Vice-Principal Selection and Promotion Process 2011 - 2012

Resume Resource Package for Applicants to the Principal/Vice-Principal Selection and Promotion Process

Professional Learning, Training, and Leadership Development 2011-2012

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REFLECTING ON YOUR READINESS FOR THE ROLE OF PRINCIPAL/VICE-PRINCIPAL

Preparing your resume is a process that requires reflective thought about your readiness for the role of Principal and Vice-Principal.

Foundational in preparing your resume for the role of Principal/Vice-Principal is asking yourself:

• Why do I want to become a Principal/Vice-Principal?

• What experiences have prepared me for the role?

• Reflecting on my career, what will I personally bring to the role that would benefit a school (staff, students, and the community)?

• How would someone else describe me as a Principal/Vice-Principal (“You would be a good Principal because...”)?

• Reflecting on my leadership style, how will that make me an effective Principal/Vice-Principal?

Use the P/VP Selection Process Rubric found in Appendix F of the Principal/Vice-Principal Selection, Promotion and Transfer Process (available at http://tdsbweb Employee Services Job Postings Principal/Vice-Principal) as a guide to reflect on your readiness for the role.

As you review the rubric, highlight areas in which you are performing well and reflect on areas on which you would like to improve. It is important to be realistic about where you are on the rubric to determine your readiness for the role of Principal/Vice-Principal.

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THE PRINCIPAL/VICE-PRINCIPAL SELECTION PROCESS: RESUME

Resumes will be assessed using the P/VP Selection Process Rubric found in Appendix F of the Principal/Vice-Principal Selection, Promotion and Transfer Process.

These competencies were selected by effective administrators who focused on being successful in the role, not just being successful in the selection process. These competencies allow for you to honestly assess whether you have the depth and breadth of experiences and the particular competencies that you need so you can make an informed decision about your readiness for the position of Principal/Vice-Principal.



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LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Personal competencies refer to the qualities, characteristics and attitudes necessary to achieve personal and system goals.

Interpersonal competencies refer to the skills, abilities and commitment required to build and maintain relationships.

Teamwork competencies refer to behaviour, skills and commitment that influence values, behaviours and conditions to produce improved results.

Strategic focus competencies refer to knowledge, traits and behaviours that manage change, foster commitment to a vision and engage partnerships for enhanced service.

Education competencies refer to the skills, ability and capacity to build inclusive communities that focus on improved outcomes for all students.

Operational competencies refer to the necessary understandings, skills and applications of system policies and procedures.

GATHERING AND ORGANIZING YOUR INFORMATION

Begin your preparation for developing your resume by collecting and reviewing information about your leadership experiences.

• Review the Principal/Vice-Principal Selection Process Rubric (Appendix F in Principal/Vice-Principal Selection, Promotion and Transfer Process). Use the Leadership Competencies Worksheet found on pages 7 – 13 of this document to record specific examples that show how you have demonstrated each competency in action at a school, Family of School (FOS), and/or system-wide level.

• Select the most relevant on-the-job experiences and achievements that connect to the competencies. One must first decide on the leadership experiences that best reflect the Focus Area for Evaluation (Appendix G in Principal/Vice-Principal Selection, Promotion and Transfer Process).

o What work examples best represent my preparedness in each competency? o What examples relate directly to the competency and demonstrate success and /or growth? o Which work examples reveal the most about my capabilities and skills for the position of Principal/Vice-

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USING THE RESUME TEMPLATE

Directions for completion of the Resume Template:

• Please provide highlights in point form using the headings listed below. • Focus on the most recent five years. • Do not exceed three pages. • Do not adjust the font.

RESUME TEMPLATE (Appendix C in Principal/Vice-Principal Selection, Promotion and Transfer Process)

A. Personal Data:

Name: _________________________________________________________________________ School/Location: ____________________________________________________________________ Position being applied for: [Principal/Vice-Principal]__________________________________________ Panel: [Elementary/Secondary]_________________________________________________________

B. Teaching Experience (schools/grades/subjects/years) [Guideline: List your experiences chronologically starting with the most recent and working backwards]

• ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________

C. Administrative Experience (positions/locations/years) - (i.e. Day School/Central Office/Continuing Education/Summer School) [Guideline: List your experiences chronologically starting with the most recent and working backwards]

• ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________

D. List the experiences that have prepared you for this role: [Guideline: Use the Principal/Vice-Principal Selection Process Rubric as a guide to describe the leadership qualities you will bring to the role of Principal/Vice-Principal.]

• ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________



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E. Please provide the qualities of leadership that you will bring to the role: [Guideline: Include holistic qualities of leadership.]

• ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________

F. Recent Personal/Professional Development [Guideline: Include recent professional learning opportunities that you have participated in and may be seen as an asset to your application.]

• ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________

PROOFREADING

Do not forget to proofread your resume. Common mistakes include typographical and spelling errors. For example electronic spell check will not catch correctly spelled words such as “their” for “there.”



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LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES WORKSHEET

Use this worksheet to reflect and record specific examples that show how you have demonstrated each competency in action at a school, Family of School (FOS), and/or system-wide level. This information can assist you in identifying information for use when completing the resume template.

Leadership Examples at the School Level

Leadership Examples at the FOS Level

Leadership Examples at the System-wide Level

Other Leadership Examples

Personal Domain Continuous Growth: The practice of constantly assessing personal knowledge and skills and following paths for improvement.

Creativity: Incorporation of imagination and innovation into the workplace.

Inclusionary Perspective: A personal commitment to diversity as a strength for individuals and organizations.

Integrity: The application of honesty, forthrightness, respect, empathy, and ethical behavior in workplace relationships.



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Professional Accountability: The ability to maintain focus, obtain high levels of performance, and attain quality results.

Interpersonal Domain Communication I: Listening The ability to inform and be informed clearly, concisely and accurately using a variety of media and techniques.

Communication II: Expression The ability to inform and be informed clearly, concisely and accurately using a variety of media and techniques.

Communication IV: Information Sharing The ability to inform and be informed clearly, concisely and accurately using a variety of media and techniques.



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Conflict Management: The ability to solve interpersonal, intra-group and inter-group differences.

Decision Making: The ability to reach a conclusion or resolution in a manner that is consistent with the spirit and purpose of regulations and policies.

Problem Solving: The ability to determine and analyze problems and develop solutions alone and with others.

Relationship Building & Networking: The commitments to develop, maintain, and improve working relationships with others as individuals, and in small and large groups.



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Teamwork Domain Culture Management: The ability to influence values, practices and outcomes to create a rich and rewarding learning environment and positive and productive workforce.

Empowerment: The process of establishing an environment for relationships that honour and celebrate people’s ability to decide, take risks and affect positive outcomes.

Staff Growth and Development: The creation and maintenance of learning communities that affect enhanced performance and improved results.

Team Leadership: The understanding of the requirements and the skills needed to contribute to high-level team performance to accomplish a variety of tasks.



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Strategic Focus Domain Change Management: The ability to manage the content and processes of change through strategic planning processes.

Information Communication Technology (ICT): The ability to learn and grow through the application of technology.

Vision Building: The ability to describe an optimal or desired state or condition and foster a genuine commitment to its creation.

Education Domain Assessment and Evaluation: The continuous review and refinement of the processes that relate to achievement.



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Community Development: The capacity to build inclusive communities in which all stakeholders contribute to and provide a nurturing educational environment.

Curricular Leadership: Commitment to enhance quality and scope of curriculum/programs and continuously improve program delivery.

Equity: The capacity to achieve equality of access and outcomes by doing things differently for/with different people in order to address their specific realities and individual needs.

Instruction: The commitment to integrate effective instructional strategies in all areas of learning.



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School Improvement: The ability to apply a change management process that focuses on improving student achievement within a collaborative learning environment.

Operations Domain Health and Safety: The ability to understand, create and incorporate the requirements for a safe working and learning environment and to integrate safety seamlessly within daily operations.

Regulations, Policies & Procedures: The ability to use regulations, policies and procedure to ensure fairness and consistency across the system.



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Resume Template for Principal/Vice-Principal

Selection and Promotion Process

(available at http://tdsbweb Employee Services Job Postings Principal/Vice-Principal)

A. Personal Data:

Name: (insert information here)

School/Location: (insert information here)

Position being applied for: (insert information here)

Panel: (insert information here)

B. Teaching Experience (schools/grades/subjects/years):

• (insert information here)

C. Administrative Experience (positions/locations/years:


D. List the experiences that have prepared you for this role:


E. Please provide the qualities of leadership that you will bring to the role:


F. Recent Personal/Professional Development:


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NOTES/THOUGHTS/QUESTIONS

Our�Missionis to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become responsible members of a democratic society.

Strategic�DirectionsMake every school an e�ective school

Build leadership within a culture of adaptability, openness and resilience

Form strong and e�ective relationships and partnerships

Build environmentally sustainable schools that inspire teaching and learning

Identify disadvantage and intervene e�ectively

We�ValueEach and every student

A strong public education system

A partnership of students, schools, family, and community

The uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community

The commitment and skills of our sta�

Equity, innovation, accountability, and accessibility

Learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive, and respectful

Documents

Resume Resource Package For Applicants to the Principal ...tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/AboutUs/docs/2011-2012 P VP Resume Resource.pdfResume Resource Package for Applicants to the Principal/Vice-