Details of the position

Job title:

School Principal

School / Centre / Department :

ADS Elementary School

Location :

Danville, Quebec

Workload :

70% + 30% teaching workload

Potential start date : August 20, 2026

Salary :

In accordance with the provisions of the "Regulation Respecting the Conditions of Employment of Management Staff of School Boards" adopted by the Order of the Minister of Education

Class 7 - $96 482 - $128 642

Supervisor :

Director General

Nature of the work

In accordance with the policies and practices of the School Board and the regulations of the Ministère de l'Éducation (MEQ), the Principal must, on a daily basis, make administrative and pedagogical decisions pertaining to the school in order to foster the academic success of all students in accordance with the Education Act, the ETSB's Commitment-to-Success Plan and policies.

The position entails, in particular, responsibility for the management of instructional and educational matters, human, financial, material and information resources, day care services and community relations.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in education or undergraduate university degree in an appropriate field of study attesting to a university study program of a minimum duration of 3 years.
- Graduate program of university studies including a minimum of 30 credits in management relevant to the job of school administrator. (A minimum of 6 credits must have been acquired prior to the first appointment to a senior staff position in a school and the remaining credits should be acquired during the five years following such appointment. In exceptional cases, the school board may refer a candidate who has not accumulated six credits to a selection committee).
- Eight years of relevant experience.




- Permanent teaching permit issued by the Ministère de l'Éducation (MEQ.)

Other Considerations

- Exceptional leadership abilities and a proven track record of pedagogical leadership rooted in care, collaboration, and high expectations for all learners.
- A deep commitment to inclusive education and a genuine passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
- The courage and integrity to lead with compassion, make difficult decisions, and engage in honest, respectful conversations when necessary.
- A demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing, trust-based teams that collaborate effectively to meet the needs of students and the school community.
- Visionary thinking combined with the organizational skills to lead change, establish strategic direction, and inspire a school community toward shared goals.
- A commitment to evidence-informed practice and data-informed decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and community partners.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain sound judgment and composure in complex or high-stakes situations.
- Demonstrated effectiveness as a classroom teacher, with evidence of continuous skilled growth and learning.
- Familiarity with the ETSB Commitment to Success Plan and its guiding principles, including the developmental approach and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
- Full proficiency in English and French, both oral and written.

The School Board reserves the right to determine whether the admission criteria are met in whole or in part.

Interviews with selected candidates will be conducted on Friday, August 14th at the Central Offices in Magog.

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