School Based Administrators

School Administration Call to Faith Based Leadership

2026 – 2027 School Year Guidelines

The goal of identifying leaders is to develop individuals who will have the capacity and interest to serve the district. It should be noted that District need is a key criterion for administrative appointments.

Application Criteria

A. Certification Requirements:

• Applicants possess a permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate and are in good standing.
• Applicants for Principal must hold a Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) certificate.

B. Post-Secondary Requirements:

• Applicants for principal must have completed a master's degree.

• Applicants for vice principal must be enrolled and actively taking coursework towards a master's degree.

C. Applicant Experience:

Principals:

• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience* with two (2) completed years as a vice principal.

Vice Principals

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience* with two (2) completed years as an assistant principal or five (5) years as district consultant

Assistant Principals:

• Minimum five (5) years of teaching

All:

• In good standing.

D. Pastoral Reference:

• Applicants must have the Pastoral Reference for the Catholic Educator - Leadership available on ASK. All pastoral references are to be sent to

SUBJECT Line PASTORAL LETTER – LastName

E. Professional References:

The interview panel will contact current and previous leaders of the candidate to conduct verbal reference checks.

The reference check will be based on the candidates' demonstrated abilities as outlined in the LQS and Catholic LQS.

Leadership Interview

An initial short list of candidates will be invited to an interview with an interview panel comprised of Area Directors and/or principals.

During this phase, candidates will be expected to demonstrate that they possess the skills and competencies of leadership required to be an effective administrator in a Catholic learning organization. The interview will be comprised of question-answer format, scenarios, and a presentation to determine applicant readiness.

Please note at Calgary Catholic School District all administration placements are based on:

• The district needs at the time of leadership appointments.
• The candidate's skills in relation to the needs of the school administrative team.
• Based on district needs, the staffing committee may make exceptions in the placement of candidates.

As need arises those that have expressed interest and are determined to be ready for the next level of administration will be contacted by the staffing committee for placement.

As need arises those that have expressed interest and are determined to be ready for the next level of administration will be contacted by the staffing committee for placement.

Interview Follow up

All candidates will be contacted to debrief on their interview.

The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) is one of the largest school districts in Alberta, serving approximately 64,000 students in 119 schools located in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, and Chestermere. The CCSD educates and empowers students from kindergarten to Grade 12 through our mission of Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith so that students, centered in Christ, realize their full potential. CCSD is seeking passionate and visionary Catholic school administrators (Principals, Vice Principals and Assistant Principals) to lead our diverse, vibrant, and academically excellent schools, where faith and learning come together to inspire future leaders and build a strong, values-driven community. Join us in shaping a legacy of success and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and families