Education Officer | Early Literacy and Kindergarten

Posting Date: June 7, 2023

Closing Date: June 30, 2023

Are you interested in helping to shape the future of education in Ontario? Join the Student Achievement Division at the Ministry of Education and become part of a highly motivated team in the Curriculum, Assessment and Student Success Policy Branch that leads the development and implementation of Ontario’s curriculum.

We are seeking an individual with the following experience:

• Extensive Ontario teaching experience in early literacy instruction, including expertise in evidence-based reading instruction

• Extensive experience in teaching and leading literacy learning across the early years, including Kindergarten and the primary grades

• Knowledge of and leadership experience in implementing ministry policies, resources, and curriculum related to early years and early literacy, including Growing Success: assessment, evaluation, and reporting in Ontario’s schools, kindergarten to Grade 12, and Growing Success: The Kindergarten Addendum

• Expertise building anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and anti-discrimination cultures in schools and fostering culturally responsive and relevant, equitable and inclusive learning environments.

• Demonstrated understanding and experience supporting the integration and implementation of Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, pedagogy, and emerging issues related to curriculum-policy making, writing, and research.

• Extensive knowledge of school systems, curriculum and program implementation, and professional learning that have been developed through work within the school system as an educator, school leader and/or system leader.

• Experience and knowledge with the development of culturally relevant and responsive curriculum and curriculum-linked resources.

• Implementing a range of high-impact instructional and assessment practices in schools designed to identify and meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Dismantling a range of practices and attitudes that marginalize particular groups of students, such as addressing bias, building cultures of accountability and developing culturally responsive and relevant practices.

• Expert knowledge in evidence-based pedagogical approaches in the early years

• Curriculum expertise, instructional leadership experience, and a passion for increasing the achievement and well-being of all students.

• Ability to plan, conduct and make recommendations on highly diverse, complex and far-reaching array of educational curriculum and related policy issues.

• Ability to develop, evaluate and facilitate digital resources and implementation strategies to support appropriate implementation in school boards and schools.

• Ability to coordinate committees to develop policy or supporting documents used as a basis for instructional programs across the province.

• Ability to instruct school officials, professional associations, and other areas of provincial and federal governments on curriculum policy and specialized areas of education, as well as prepare briefs, respond to correspondence, and develop and deliver professional learning workshops.

• Ability to develop and sustain positive relationships and networks with stakeholders, including to gather information; identify needs; provide advice, interpretation and clarification; and collaboration and cooperation amongst stakeholders on education policies and materials.

• Ability to coordinate with branch colleagues to ensure consistency in policy approaches and seamless education policies between elementary and secondary schools, and participate on committees, study groups and task forces addressing a wide variety of major policy and program related issues.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

You will lead the implementation of early literacy instruction, including evidence-based early reading instruction, and curriculum implementation for:

• The Ontario Curriculum, Language, Grades 1 to 8, 2023

• The Ontario Kindergarten Program, 2016

You will also:

• Support cross-curricular connections to English, literacy and language learning, including the development and implementation of curriculum-linked and research-informed resources.

• Support ministry priorities in achievement, equity, and well-being

• Review, develop and/or implement resources to support student achievement, equity and well-being.

• Ensure curriculum supports are aligned with ministry priorities (e.g., Education that Works for You, the First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework, Learning for All, and Growing Success).

• Develop internal and external partnerships and represent the Student Achievement Division as needed with key stakeholder groups.

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Extensive experience teaching and leading evidence-based literacy learning across the early years, including Kindergarten and the primary grades

• Expert knowledge of evidence-based pedagogical approaches for early reading instruction

• An excellent understanding of and extensive experience with the Ontario publicly-funded education system.

• Knowledge and understanding of current educational research and promising practices in support of equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive language education.

• Knowledge of current research and evidence-based assessment and instructional practices in supporting multilingual/culturally linguistically diverse learners.

• Knowledge of and expertise in consultation and engagement principles and practices related to building relationships and collaborating with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit communities and organizations.

• The ability to manage multiple, complex and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy within demanding timelines.

• Reflective listening, questioning, and facilitation skills to provoke thinking and co-reflection

• Excellent relationship building skills in a collaborative professional learning environment

• Research, analytical, evaluation and interpretative skills

• An ability to think strategically, anticipate and absorb complex and large-scale issues and to develop practical and effective policy positions.

• Strong planning, time-management, organization and collaboration skills.

• Excellent communication skills, including listening and giving feedback, presenting and oral and written analysis and reporting; and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Power Point and experience with other web-based applications.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your cover letter and resume to Patricia Huang at patricia.huang2@ontario.ca by the closing date.

If you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Patricia Huang at patricia.huang2@ontario.ca.

Please note that to qualify for a Broader Public Service secondee, that a successful candidate must be a full-time, permanent employee of a Broader Public Service organization.

In addition, please note that commuting, moving and relocation expenses will not be covered by the Ministry. The successful candidate will continue to be covered by the benefit plans and pension plan of their home board/organization, with the Ministry covering the employer costs of maintaining such coverage.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is June 30, 2023, 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code

Education Officer- Secondary Mathematics

Posting Date: May 30, 2023

Closing Date: June 23, 2023

Are you interested in helping to shape the future of education in Ontario? Join the Student Achievement Division at the Ministry of Education and become part of a highly motivated team in the Curriculum, Assessment and Student Success Policy Branch that leads the development and implementation of Ontario’s curriculum.

Note: The successful candidate is anticipated to begin in February 2024.

We are seeking an individual with the following experience:

• Extensive Ontario teaching experience in secondary Mathematics, including experiences in teaching and leading learning across multiple grades and disciplines of the current Mathematics curriculum

• Expertise building anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and anti-discrimination cultures in schools and fostering culturally responsive and relevant, equitable and inclusive learning environments.

• Demonstrated understanding and experience supporting the integration and implementation of Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, pedagogy, and emerging issues related to curriculum-policy making, writing, and research.

• Extensive knowledge of school systems, curriculum implementation, and professional learning that have been developed through work within the school system as an educator, school leader and/or system leader.

• Experience and knowledge with the development of culturally relevant and responsive curriculum and curriculum-linked resources.

• Implementing a range of high-impact instructional and assessment practices in schools designed to identify and meet the needs of diverse learners, including providing intervention support to students in small group settings. 

• Dismantling a range of practices and attitudes that marginalize particular groups of students, such as addressing bias, building cultures of accountability and developing culturally responsive and relevant practices.

• Curriculum expertise, instructional leadership experience, and a passion for increasing the achievement and well-being of all students.

• Ability to plan, conduct and make recommendations on highly diverse, complex and far-reaching array of educational curriculum and related policy issues.

• Ability to develop, evaluate and facilitate digital resources and implementation strategies to support appropriate implementation in school boards and schools.

• Ability to coordinate committees to develop policy or supporting documents used as a basis for instructional programs across the province.

• Ability to interpret and instruct school officials, professional associations, and other areas of provincial and federal governments on curriculum policy and specialized areas of education, as well as prepare briefs, respond to correspondence, and develop and deliver professional learning workshops.

• Ability to develop and sustain positive relationships and networks with all major stakeholders, including to gather information; identify needs; provide advice, interpretation and clarification; and collaboration and cooperation amongst stakeholders on education policies and materials.

• Ability to coordinate with branch colleagues to ensure consistency in policy approaches and seamless education policies between elementary and secondary schools, and participate on committees, study groups and task forces addressing a wide variety of major policy and program related issues.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will lead the curriculum revision, development and implementation for:

• The Ontario Curriculum, Mathematics, Grade 10, 2005

• The Ontario Curriculum, Mathematics, Grades 11 and 12, 2007

You will also:

• Support cross-curricular connections to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related curriculum areas, including the development and implementation of curriculum-linked resources.

• Support ministry priorities in achievement, equity, and well-being, including the implementation of Ontario’s new de-streamed Grade 9 curriculum

• Review, develop and/or implement resources to support student achievement, equity and well-being.

• Ensure curriculum supports are aligned with ministry priorities (e.g., Growing Success, the First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework, Learning for All, and Growing Success).

• Develop internal and external partnerships and represent the Student Achievement Division as needed with key stakeholder groups.

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Extensive experience teaching and leading learning across multiple grades of Ontario’s secondary Mathematics curriculum

• An excellent understanding of and extensive experience with the Ontario publicly-funded education system.

• Knowledge and understanding of current educational research and promising practices in support of equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive mathematics education.

• Knowledge of and expertise in consultation and engagement principles and practices related to building relationships and collaborating with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit communities and organizations.

• The ability to manage multiple, complex and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy within demanding timelines.

• Reflective listening, questioning, and facilitation skills to provoke thinking and co-reflection

• Excellent relationship building skills in a collaborative professional learning environment

• Research, analytical, evaluation and interpretative skills

• An ability to think strategically, anticipate and absorb complex and large-scale issues and to develop practical and effective policy positions.

• Strong planning, time-management, organization and collaboration skills.

Excellent communication skills, including listening and giving feedback, presenting and oral and written analysis and reporting; and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Power Point and experience with other web-based applications.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your cover letter and resume to Patricia Huang at patricia.huang2@ontario.ca by the closing date.

If you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Patricia Huang at patricia.huang2@ontario.ca.

Please note that to qualify for a Broader Public Service secondee, that a successful candidate must be a full-time, permanent employee of a Broader Public Service organization.

In addition, please note that commuting, moving and relocation expenses will not be covered by the Ministry. The successful candidate will continue to be covered by the benefit plans and pension plan of their home board/organization, with the Ministry covering the employer costs of maintaining such coverage

Remember:

The deadline to apply is June 23, 2023, 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code

Student Achievement Officer | K-12 Mathematics

Ministry of Education Organization: Ministry of Education, Ontario Public Service

Division: Student Achievement Division

Position Title: Student Achievement Officer

Job Term: Three Year Secondment

Location: Toronto Region – 315 Front Street, 13th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 0B8

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO)

Salary: $76,382 - $131,864 per year

Posting Status: Open Targeted

Posting Date: May 30, 2023

Closing Date: June 23, 2023

Are you a high-performing educator and leader with expertise in Early Years to Secondary mathematics education? If so, consider joining our team that supports K-12 teachers, principals, and system leaders in improving mathematics student achievement, equity and well-being.

Note: in this position you may be required to travel throughout service area(s) and the province to meet or collaborate with school boards, teachers, ministry colleagues and interest groups.

We are seeking an individual with the following experience:

• Extensive Ontario teaching experience in Kindergarten to Grade 12 Mathematics

• Expertise building anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and anti-discrimination cultures in schools and fostering culturally responsive and relevant, equitable and inclusive learning environments.

• Extensive knowledge of school systems, curriculum implementation, and professional learning that have been developed through work within the school system as an educator, school leader and/or system leader.

• Extensive experience in instructional leadership, coaching, leading professional learning, and monitoring and analysis of student and educator learning.  Implementing a range of high-impact instructional and assessment practices in schools designed to identify and meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Demonstrated understanding and experience supporting the integration and implementation of Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, pedagogy, and emerging issues related to curriculum.

• Dismantling a range of practices and attitudes that marginalize particular groups of students, such as addressing bias, building cultures of accountability and developing culturally responsive and relevant practices.

• Curriculum expertise, instructional leadership experience, and a passion for increasing the achievement and well-being of all students.

• Ability to plan, conduct and make recommendations on highly diverse, complex and far-reaching array of educational curriculum and related policy issues.

• Ability to develop, evaluate and facilitate digital resources and implementation strategies to support appropriate implementation in school boards and schools.

• Ability to coordinate committees to develop policy or supporting documents used as a basis for instructional programs across the province.

• Ability to interpret and instruct school officials, professional associations, and other areas of provincial and federal governments on curriculum policy and specialized areas of education, as well as prepare briefs, respond to correspondence, and develop and deliver professional learning workshops.

• Ability to develop and sustain positive relationships and networks with all major stakeholders, including to gather information; identify needs; provide advice, interpretation and clarification; and collaboration and cooperation amongst stakeholders on education policies and materials.

• Ability to coordinate with branch colleagues to ensure consistency in policy approaches and seamless education policies between elementary and secondary schools, and participate on committees, study groups and task forces addressing a wide variety of major policy and program related issues.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role you will:

• Provide expertise, leadership and support to improve student mathematics achievement by developing and implementing a menu of Student Achievement Division initiatives that is responsive to a school board's learning goals
• Work collaboratively with school boards to build alignment, coherence and understanding of Ministry of Education policies and programs, and ministry and school board research, resources and strategies in support of students, with a focus on mathematics teaching and learning
• Forge productive and collaborative partnerships with various branches of the Ministry of Education in support of school boards' learning goals
• Be knowledgeable of current effective practices and research about well-being, equity, learning, teaching and leading from Early Years through secondary education and into post-secondary destination, including secondary student engagement and success

You will also:

• Support cross-curricular connections to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related curriculum areas, including the development and implementation of curriculum-linked resources.
• Review, develop and/or implement resources to support student achievement, equity and well-being.
• Ensure curriculum supports are aligned with ministry priorities (e.g., Growing Success, the First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework, and Learning for All).
• Develop internal and external partnerships and represent the Student Achievement Division as needed with key stakeholder groups.

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Extensive experience teaching and leading learning across multiple grades of Ontario’s Mathematics curriculum

• An excellent understanding of and extensive experience with the Ontario publiclyfunded education system, including experience in instructional leadership, coaching and leading professional learning

• Knowledge and understanding of current educational research and promising practices in support of equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive mathematics education

• Experience leading provincial education strategies for equity, system improvement, curriculum implementation including in numeracy.

• Comprehensive understanding of equity, culturally relevant and responsive pedagogies, anti-black racism, anti-oppression and anti-bias education, instruction and assessment practices.

• Knowledge of and expertise in consultation and engagement principles and practices related to building relationships and collaborating with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit communities and organizations.

• Significant experience designing, planning, and facilitating effective professional learning in face-to-face and virtual settings

• Understanding government policies and strategies, legislation, and current issues and trends impacting student achievement

• Experience using and analyzing a variety of data to build understanding and respond to student, professional, and system learning needs

• Demonstrated interpersonal and consensus-building skills to develop stakeholder relationships and gain support for provincial education policy and program initiatives

• Leadership and consultation skills to develop and lead province-wide consultations, professional learning and/or training and the implementation of initiatives

• The ability to manage multiple, complex and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy within demanding timelines.

• Reflective listening, questioning, and facilitation skills to provoke thinking and coreflection

• Excellent relationship building skills in a collaborative professional learning environment 

• An ability to think strategically, anticipate and absorb complex and large-scale issues and to develop practical and effective policy positions.

• Strong planning, time-management, organization and collaboration skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including listening, engaging, presenting and reporting; and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Power Point and experience with other web-based applications.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your cover letter and resume to Theodora Vales at Theodora.vales@ontario.ca by the closing date.

If you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Theodora Vales at Theodora.vales@ontario.ca.

Please note that to qualify for a Broader Public Service secondee, that a successful candidate must be a full-time, permanent employee of a Broader Public Service organization.

In addition, please note that commuting, moving and relocation expenses will not be covered by the Ministry. The successful candidate will continue to be covered by the benefit plans and pension plan of their home board/organization, with the Ministry covering the employer costs of maintaining such coverage.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is June 23, 2023, 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code

Superintendent of Education 

(1 Current Vacancy with duties to commence September 1, 2023 and Ready-to-Hire Pool)

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking dynamic leaders with diverse lived experiences who are interested inassuming the role of Superintendent of Education. Successful applicants will be placed in a ready-to-hire pool of qualified candidates fora two-year period in consideration of current and future needs.

The full posting can be viewed on the Upper Grand District School Board website.

VISION AND VALUES OF A UGDSB LEADER

About the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB)

• Employs approximately 4,000 dedicated staff.

• Serves more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington and the City of Guelph.

• Covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Why join the UGDSB community?

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization on our path to realizing Vision 2026.

A sneak peak of the programs and benefits we offer include:
 

CORE BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and comprehensive group benefits package.

WELLNESS

• Supportive vacation entitlement.

• Blended work environment.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

• Financial support of professional memberships and designations.

• Professional development and leadership network opportunities.

Learn more – MYP & Vision 2026!

You can also:

• Explore our Multi-Year Plan

• View our new visual identity

• Follow us on social media

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE UGDSB

• You have experience and expertise as an educational leader that is complemented by the Ontario Ministry of Education SupervisorOfficer’s Applicants currently enrolled in SOQP are welcome to apply.

• You are an exemplary educator who is committed to equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression with a demonstratedrecord of accomplishment of eliminating barriers to student success.

• As Your leadership style is student centered and exemplifies superior communication and consensus building skills.

• As a collaborative leader you actively develop the strengths of others within the organization to implement and expand on the board’s priorities as outlined in the Multi-Year Plan.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• As a member of the Executive Committee and reporting to the Director of Education or designate, you will demonstrate yourprofessional and personal commitment to student learning and 
   
• You will lead with a student-first focus, managing all aspects of your assigned schools and identified portfolios, ensuring duediligence, exemplary leadership, and transparent accountability for success.
   
• You will be instrumental in the implementation of the UGDSB Multi-Year Plan, guiding the strategic pillars, supporting Vision 2026. 
   
• You will foster trusting relationships through your open, transparent and accountable Using your advanced conflictresolution skills, you will proactively and positively respond to, and resolve highly sensitive issues.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?

• The UGDSB is hosting a virtual event for aspiring and current Supervisory Officers on Monday June 12^th, 2023 from 6:00pm-8:00pm and invite all interested candidates to

To register and attend this information session, please complete the Google Form by 4pm on Friday, June 9, 2023.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Interested Candidates should forward their application package to: SOEJobs@ugdsb.on.ca

Application Package Requirements:

• A cover letter and curriculum vitae

• A one-page summary outlining your readiness to lead though an equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-oppression lens toimprove outcomes for students, particularly students who have been historically underserved. (Share your skills, experience and your personal value system that guides your leadership style!)

• Three professional references with authorization to contact under the terms of the Municipal Freedom of Information andProtection Act. Please note that references may be contacted at any point in the process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT AND HIRING AT THE UGDSB

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diversestaff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members ofgroups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritualbeliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you requireaccommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Employee Health and Wellness at wellness@ugdsb.on.ca

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting, creatingcomplex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating andmaintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

Superintendent of Schools/CEO

Buffalo Trail Public School Division

The Board of Trustees invites applications for the position of Superintendent/CEO for Buffalo Trail Public School Division. Duties will commence August 8, 2023 or as mutually agreed

The Division

Buffalo Trail Public School Division is a rural school division in the east central region of Alberta, with its Division Office located in the Town of Wainwright. The Division covers approximately 14,250 square kilometers and serves communities from Dewberry in the North, Provost in the South, Chauvin in the East and Innisfree in the West. Presently, Buffalo Trail Public Schools has 26 school sites, including one outreach/learning hub site, eight Hutterite Colony schools, serving approximately 4000 students. Buffalo Trail Public Schools currently employs 525 teachers and support staff.

The Division is proud to:

• Support learning success for all students

• Foster safe and caring learning environments

• Build strong collaborative relationships

Our mission: Buffalo Trail Public Schools is committed to maximizing student learning, in a safe and caring environment, supported by a highly effective team.

Our vision statement: To be dynamic leaders in empowering students to be caring, responsible, and contributing global citizens with a passion for learning.

Our values:

• Demonstrate integrity and transparency

• Encourage innovation and collaboration

• Embrace diversity and belonging

• Provide opportunity and choice

• Celebrate success and recognize excellence

• Take ownership and exhibit accountability

Over the past several years, Buffalo Trail Public Schools has had one of the highest percentages of student high school graduation rates in the province. The Division is also recognized for having one of the highest rates for student transition to post-secondary in the province.

A Board of nine trustees, each representing a ward in the Division, has been elected to govern the Division in service to their constituents.

The Division’s operating budget for 2023/24 is $50,000,000.

The Region

The Buffalo Trail region lies approximately two hours southeast of Edmonton. The region is the most densely populated rural area in the province and boasts an extensive variety of year-round recreational opportunities. Farming, tourism and oil/natural gas provide a strong economic base for the area. A military base is located near Wainwright.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a visionary educational leader of integrity who will recognize the unique needs and interests of rural communities, and who can effectively address the challenges of emerging from the pandemic by providing for stability for students and staff. Staff wellness must be a definite priority within an atmosphere of positive working relationships.

An individual who can grow and provide innovative, vibrant leadership within a team-oriented, collaborative environment will find this an exciting opportunity. The ability to develop leadership capacity in others and to enhance the engagement and commitment of Division stakeholders is desired.

A proven track record of broad-based educational leadership experience in the K-12 sector, eligibility for Alberta teacher certification and Superintendent Leadership Quality Standard certification, and a Master's degree are all requirements for the position.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills, a demonstrated ability in instructional leadership, strategic planning and fiscal management, together with high standards of ethical conduct and emotional intelligence are all important attributes. Accountability to oneself and others will be a natural characteristic.

The Board seeks a leader who can build on the current strengths of the Division, lead engagements with communities and can work collaboratively with Division partners, and Alberta Education.

More Information

For more information, visit www.btps.ca

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received prior to June 12, 2023 are assured careful consideration.

Applications

E-mail, by June 12, 2023, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least five recent references in a single PDF file to:

Mr. Terry Gunderson

Alberta School Boards Association

E: tgunderson@asba.ab.ca

P: 780.995.3306

SUPERINTENDENT of BUSINESS SERVICES and TREASURER

HPEDSB invites both internal and external applicants to apply to the position of Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer with Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB).

Applications will be received until June 16, 2023, at 4 pm and should be sent attention to:

Katherine MacIver, Director of Education at kmaciver@hpedsb.on.ca

HPEDSB is highly committed to student success, equity and well-being. Ensuring student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,800 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning. Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,500 students each day at 39 schools (32 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one 9-12). The district covers a beautiful geographic area of 7,220 square kilometers serving communities from the tip of Algonquin Park to the beautiful sandy shores of Lake Ontario.

Reporting to the Director of Education, this position is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and leadership requirements necessary to provide the effective and efficient operation of the board’s business services functions. The Superintendent of Business Services is an integral part of the Senior Leadership team and is Treasurer to the Board of Trustees. The Superintendent of Business will:

• provide exceptional leadership in service to all students and schools through the lens of the Board’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan (Pdf),

• possess exceptional skills and knowledge to demonstrate creative, innovative and forward looking leadership,

• create system coherence, build capacity and enhance practice and service,

• mentor, support, motivate and coach staff to meet or exceed expectations, 

• successfully promote and lead innovation and change management,

• have the ability to navigate through complex, multi-stakeholder settings to build understanding and to gain consensus

• possess working knowledge of the Education Act, Policy Program Memorandum, other related legislation, and current best practices,

• have a capacity for personal growth, reflection and development. 

The successful candidate is a collaborative system thinker, a principled decision-maker who uses data and engages stakeholder voice to inform decisions, and a system leader who keeps equity and students at the core of their work. With oversight and responsibility for the business, facility and information technology departments of HPE, they will possess superior interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, have the ability to cultivate positive working relationships with staff and trustees and will work supportively and collaboratively with school principals, managers, and community stakeholders and partners. As treasurer to the Board of Trustees, they will provide open and transparent communication and support to assist trustees in their governance role. 

The successful candidate will assume portfolio responsibility for Business Services, Facility Services, Transportation and Information and Technology Services, which includes but is not limited to:

• oversight of the Board’s annual budget of more than $220 million;

• leadership in the areas of finance, facilities, purchasing, payroll/benefits, information technology and capital projects;

• ensuring safe, clean and modern school environments to optimize student learning; 

• ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources to realize the strategic and operational plans of the Board;

• attending board and committee meetings and acting as the management representative on audit committee;

• representing management on the Tri-Board Student Transportation Consortium;

• monitoring the effectiveness of internal processes and to identify, plan and implement required changes (automating procedures, standardizing processes) in order to continuously improve accountability and service delivery;

Candidates who are interested in joining our current Senior Leadership Team in the role as Superintendent of Business Services:

• hold a CPA, CGA, CMA or equivalent designation; 

• hold Business Supervisory Officer Qualifications (or who have a plan to attain in 2 years); 

• have considerable experience in a senior financial management role within a public sector organization, preferably a Kindergarten to Grade 12 educational environment is preferred; and 

• have knowledge, experience, and skills to support the Board’s governance functions, labour relations and legal matters.

Salary: $176,000

In addition to the salary outlined above, we offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package (including extended health and dental, life insurance, health care spending account), participation in the OMERS or OTPP pension plan, competitive vacation, sick leave, maternity/parental leave top-up, and summer hours.

Those who meet the above criteria are invited to submit the following:

• a cover letter; and

• a detailed summary of professional and academic qualifications and experience, including lived experience.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to submit a minimum of three professional refences, including their current supervisor, as a part of the hiring process. Successful external candidates must submit a recent and satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing employment.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples,

• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin,

• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities,

• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please contact Human Resources @ supportstaff.jobs@hpedsb.on.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Executive Director Position Profile

Key Duties 

• Articulate and communicate the role and value of PCODE

• Ensure PCODE is seen as a strong advocate for public education

• Ensure PCODE is a strong advocate for OPSOA/CODE, fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationship with the ED and their board

• Lead and coordinate a high quality Learning and Mentorship program for Directors of Education

• Advocate and engage with key stakeholder organizations, (e.g., Ministry of Education, principal, supervisory officer, and trustee associations) regarding emergent issues related to Ontario public education in general and to PCODE in particular

• Support the key priorities established annually by the PCODE membership

• Enhance the profile of PCODE and positions established by the membership

• Engage, support and advise the 32 PCODE members, as well as the Chair and Executive Committee of PCODE

• Consult and communicate regularly, both formally and informally, with the Executive Directors of PCODE’s parent organizations - OPSOA and CODE

• Provide support to members in need of assistance with individual and contractual issues

• Provide leadership and organizational support for all PCODE events, including logistics, agendas, minutes, background and resultant reports, communication and action

Ideal Candidate

• Recently retired Director of Education (or about to retire) who is familiar with the current challenges and realities facing Public Directors of Education in Ontario, including in a post-Covid environment

• Deep experience with human rights, evidence of championing anti-racism, anti-oppression, anti-Indigenous racism, inclusion and equity

• Ability to proactively identify issues relevant to Directors of Education

• Proven, highly skilled mentor

• Strong attention to detail

• Political stamina and acumen for working with government

Parameters of Position 

The business of PCODE occurs through a number of scheduled meetings, conducted at a variety of Ontario venues and through teleconference. Outside of these scheduled events, much of the work of the Executive Director is conducted remotely, through various electronic means. The allocation of time within the overall allocation must be flexible, in accordance with event requirements and the changing issues facing the organization.

This is a two-year contract, subject to renewal and to a mutually developed annual performance review process conducted by the Executive Committee of PCODE. The Executive Director will hold a 40% position, with a salary of approximately $90,000 for each of the two years of the contract.* No insured benefits are included in the contract; however, authorized expenses are reimbursed.

(*Subject to annual review by the Executive Committee of PCODE)

For more information on this opportunity, or to submit your application in confidence, please contact: Joe Parker jparker@fourcornersgroup.com

Applications will be considered as they are received until the position is filled.

Key Duties of the Position