Superintendent of Schools/CEO

We are looking for an exceptional educator, dynamic leader, and a strong advocate for public education to join our team.

Due to the resignation of our Superintendent, the Board of Education invites applications for the position of Superintendent/CEO for SD8 (Kootenay Lake). Duties will commence August 1, 2021, or as mutually agreed.

The Region

Imagine a pristine part of the world, filled with unparalleled beauty. Lush with outdoor and indoor opportunities, a thriving cultural presence, and opportunities for young and old, the Kootenays attract people from all over the world who want to make this their home. Along with its natural beauty, our region in the southeast corner of British Columbia is a fantastic place to raise children, has a world- renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing year-round outdoor pursuits.

The Opportunity

Now imagine being a part of a visionary, creative team with a focus on providing the best opportunities possible on behalf of approximately 5,000 students. Can you see yourself thriving in this kind of environment? If so, please consider joining us in our drive to be public education leaders.

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake)

The District includes 21 schools reflecting several unique communities including Crawford Bay, Creston, Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Nelson, Salmo, Slocan, South Slocan, Winlaw, Wynndel, Yahk and the surrounding rural areas, within a large geographic area including two time zones. The District’s operating budget for 2020-2021 is approximately $70 million.

The Board of Education

Nine Trustees represent and support the different communities within the District. Each community has a unique identity and culture, and each demonstrates a strong commitment to public education. The Board of Education is proud of its efforts to work collaboratively with educational partners with a high degree of transparency.

The Board’s practices are guided by its values of Educational Success, Creativity & Imagination, Engaged Citizenship and Resiliency, and its Learning Goals of Literacy, Numeracy, Indigenization and Inclusion. This is summarized in its mission: “We focus on excellence for all learners in a nurturing environment”. An established Strategic Plan guides our work.

The Candidate

You will demonstrate a deep commitment to the strong relationships we value. A rich professional background, including school-based and senior educational and administrative leadership will be among your strengths. You are a consummate problem solver and collaborator, ready to lead the District through the challenges ahead, while ensuring SD8 (Kootenay Lake) continues to be a leader in student achievement, and a preferred employer of choice. You will receive further insights by viewing the Leadership Competencies for School District 8 and the Job Description for the Superintendent/CEO.

Following consultation with partner groups, the Board of Education is seeking a candidate who:

• has a high degree of emotional intelligence and a proven ability to foster trusting, collaborative relationships with all of our unique educational partners;
• appreciates and understands the governance role of the Board of Education and has a track record of working positively and productively with trustees;
• is student-centered and focused on raising achievement levels and improving the life chances for all students;
• is a courageous, inspirational and visionary leader who pauses to engage with partner groups and is willing to admit when a mistake has been made;
• is an effective communicator who values meaningful consultation and considers input;
• has a proven ability to support reconciliation and build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities
• has worked positively with unions in a unionized environment;
• is knowledgeable and supportive of rural education, culture and issues;
• works collaboratively to optimize financial resources to support student success;
• is a strategic, systems thinker, who is innovative and willing to take informed risks;
• recognizes the strengths of employees and is committed to leadership development and mentorship.

To Apply

Email by May 14, 2021, in a single PDF, the following documents to Recruitment@sd8.bc.ca:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as your preparation for the role of Superintendent of Schools.
• A Curriculum Vitae outlining your relevant education, career and leadership experiences related to the role, along with provincial and/or community involvement/committees.
• A list of references, with complete email and telephone contact information, including at least one from each of the following:
  • Trustees
  • Superintendent or District Office colleague if already a Superintendent
  • Secretary-Treasurer
  • Principals
  • Teachers’ Association
  • CUPE/Support Staff Union
  • Indigenous community/Aboriginal Education leader

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

Job posting: https://bit.ly/3xkGWkZ

The successful applicant will have a Criminal Record Check (submitted by the employer).

Please note that applications through the Apply Online feature at Make A Future will not be accepted. All applications are to be sent in a single PDF directly to the School District at Recruitment@sd8.bc.ca.

To Learn More About the District and Our Area:

• SD8 website: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/
• Crawford Bay: http://artisansofcrawfordbay.com/
• Town of Creston: http://www.creston.ca/
• Village of Kaslo: http://www.kaslo.ca/
• Meadow Creek & Area: Region Website
• City of Nelson: http://www.nelson.ca/
• Village of Salmo: http://salmo.ca/
• Village of Slocan: http://www.slocancity.com/
• Winlaw: www.facebook.com/WinlawBritishColumbia

For further information regarding this position and schedule, please contact Recruitment@sd8.bc.ca.

Associate Director of Learning Services

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. HWDSB proudly serves a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area and operates across 84 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre in addition to providing support and service to approximately 7,096 staff members.

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Associate Director of Learning Services works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the Associate Director of Support Services, all members of the Executive Council in providing service excellence to all system leaders in schools and service departments. This incumbent provides strategic leadership and support to the Director of Education and coordinating team of Family of School Superintendents of School Achievement as well as centrally assigned Superintendents of Program, Specialized Services, Equity and Student Engagement. The incumbent will hold direct oversight of the execution of two strategic direction priorities which are Positive Culture and Well-Being and Student Learning and Achievement. Fostering positive and effective working relationships within the Board and with the local Indigenous Community, Equity Seeking Groups, Community Partners, Union Partners and the Ministry of Education is expected in the position.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Models leadership practices related to the Board’s Mission, Vision and Values, and supporting the development, planning and implementation of the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) and the Board’s Annual Plan (BAP).
• Provides leadership in the strategic planning, development, implementation, evaluation and continuous learning and improvement (CLI) of the Board Annual Plan and works proactively with Director of Education, Executive Council, Board of Trustees, and Union partners.
• Provides leadership in the strategic planning, development, implementation, evaluation and continuous learning and improvement (CLI) to align the financial resources of the Board with the achievement of its goals in accordance with the Board’s Annual Plan (BAP).
• Aptitude to lead complex change initiatives with both school and service department leaders that align to student achievement and well-being initiatives connected to the Ontario Leadership Framework (OLF), Ontario Indigenous Education strategy and Ontario Equity and Inclusive Education strategy.
• Demonstrates sound decision making using the OLF Five Core Leadership Capacities: Setting Goals, Aligning Resources with Priorities, Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures, Using Data, Engaging in Courageous Conversations.
• Provides leadership guidance to Executive Council through weekly meetings to support decision making and setting priorities for Superintendents of Student Achievement.
• Responsible for direct oversight for any contingency planning needs to align with school board operational needs.
• Communicates Board decisions and directional statements to the school system and community in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity and provides leadership to Superintendents of Student Achievement in creating inclusive and instructionally effective learning environments that support both staff and student achievement and well-being.
• Leads the Superintendents of Student Achievement in the implementation of pedagogical strategies and initiatives that sustain and promote student achievement and well-being.
• Works closely with Human Resource management and Superintendents of Student Achievement, including selecting and developing and retaining new leaders; conducting supervisory officer performance appraisals; coaching and mentoring; promoting effective labour relations, including conflict management and grievance resolution, as needed. 
• Works closely with Superintendents of Student Achievement to monitor and problem-solve school matters.
• Leads and coordinates Superintendents of Student Achievement meetings to provide leadership and support for the implementation of School Improvement Plans for Student Achievement and Well-Being.
• Provides operational guidance and allocates financial and capital resources in alignment with Board priorities and using data to inform decision making;
• Ensures all strategic leadership initiatives are compliant with the Education Act and Ministry of Education Policy/Program Memorandum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a commitment to anti-colonial, anti-racism, anti-oppression framework with a strong understanding of systemic barriers and intersectionality of equity issues.
• Ability to support reconciliation and build meaningful relationships with Indigenous Communities.
• Demonstrates personal and professional leadership competencies in addressing equity of access, opportunities and outcomes.
• A focus of inclusion and integration of students with special education needs in order to address learning gaps.
• Holds Supervisory Officers’ certificate and is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Demonstrate a minimum of seven years’ experience in leading schools and/or service department within an educational setting.
• Possess skills, knowledge and attributes as identified in the Ontario Leadership Framework with a strong focus on personal leadership resources (PLR).
• Experience with cultivating professional and collaborative relationships within a multi-unionized environment.
• An ability to initiate, create, and maintain trust in people, systems, and processes.

Deadline for Submission: Friday May 14, 2021 by 4:00 p.m.

How to Apply: Please apply by accessing the Apply to Education link Apply Here

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community. HWDSB’s mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples);
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; (e.g. Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.)
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• Persons who identify as women; and
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e. Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+)

As part of HWDSB’s commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary question(s) that collects identity-based information. The voluntary question(s) is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact humanresources@hwdsb.on.ca.

Superintendent of Education

The Upper Grand District School Board’s 3,000 plus dedicated teaching and support staff serve over 35,000 students who attend our 65 elementary schools and 11 secondary schools in the City of Guelph, County of Wellington and County of Dufferin. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and traditional territories of the Mississauga’s of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territories.

The Upper Grand District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Additional information regarding the board can be found at the Board’s website at www.ugdsb.ca.

The Upper Grand District School Board is inviting applications for the position of Superintendent of Education. The successful applicant will report to the Director and will be responsible for schools in the UGDSB, including work with school administration on school improvement planning and school/community development. In addition, the position will include specific portfolio items that will be determined in conjunction with the Director.

As a member of the Board’s senior administrative team, the successful candidate will:

• Possess a Supervisory Officer's Certificate from the Ontario Ministry of Education and be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Have a minimum of five years of successful experience as a Principal and/or experience as a Supervisory Officer.
• Demonstrate leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Demonstrate an exemplary and varied background in school administration, instructional leadership and learning communities.
• Motivate, lead and promote systematic use of assessment and evidence-based data to improve student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership and understanding of Special Education legislation, policies and practices.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills exhibiting diplomacy, conflict resolution and issue-based problem solving techniques. 
• Demonstrate ability to motivate, lead and supervise a team to meet common goals.
• Demonstrate leadership on district committees and have experience collaborating with a team of system leaders.

This position is a five-year renewable term contract commencing on or before September 1, 2021 through to August 31, 2026.

Applications must contain a covering letter, a résumé and at least three letters of reference, including one from an immediate supervisor, one from a colleague, and one from a direct report, addressing the candidate's strengths in relation to the selection criteria.

The applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday May 14, 2021 and should be addressed to:

Martha C. Rogers
Director of Education
Upper Grand District School Board
500 Victoria Road North
Guelph, Ontario N1E 6K2

Applications may also be emailed to: martha.rogers@ugdsb.on.ca. 

Supervisory Officer Pool

Peel District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for a supervisory officer pool. Peel District School Board invites applications from system leaders who are innovative, collaborative and change-focused through demonstrated practice of anti-racist and anti-oppressive approaches to leadership and have demonstrated the will and ability to confront and dismantle all forms of oppression including anti-Black racism. As identified in the Ministry of Education’s 2020 Review of the Peel District School Board, a comprehensive transformation of culture is necessary to create the conditions for African, Black, and Black Caribbean, Indigenous and/or 2SLGBTQI students who have been identified as currently and historically marginalized to meet their optimal potential.

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is dedicated to the achievement and well-being of each student. Every day, staff members at the PDSB are privileged to serve approximately 155, 000 students in 259 schools throughout Peel District School Board, and families of communities as richly diverse and inspiring as any in the world. It is important for interested applicants to note that the PDSB is doing leadership differently; and is moving beyond current visions of leadership framed in twenty-first century leadership competencies. In order to address the specificity of our region’s challenges and to lead our district transformation, Supervisory Officers will require specific competencies in the areas of decolonization, equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression. This transformation is part of a continuous journey, where in the coming years, the Board and its leaders will continue to make bold changes and be accountable for progress in disrupting discrimination and dismantling racism and oppression. The Supervisory Officers charged with leading a family of schools in the PDSB will be required to have plans to support school improvement with a focus on addressing disparities and disproportionate outcomes for historically marginalized students and monitor for results.

As such, PDSB is actively committed to supporting school leadership teams in their work with educators and support staff to examine their data, analyze learning environments and instructional approaches through an anti-racism and anti-oppressive framework. In the PDSB, effective system leaders will recognize the significance of parent/caregivers and community engagement as essential to student well-being, equity and achievement. Supervisory officers with an inclusive approach to the engagement of parents/caregivers and community recognize and leverage their insights to eliminate the individual and systemic barriers to enhance student success in all the Board’s schools.

In order to successfully drive transformation in the district, PDSB is seeking leaders who will be committed to using their positionality, power and privilege to engage in the active dismantling of all forms of discrimination and oppression and in particular, anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, Islamophobia, anti-South Asian racism, anti-Asian racism, anti-Semitism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia which historically and currently have a detrimental impact on the learning and working environments in education. If you have been effective in your current role and you are a critically reflective practitioner who has led staff to innovative instructional programs that are culturally responsive, anti-colonial and student centred, this position in the PDSB will be of interest to you.

If you are successful in this process, you will be a humbly confident leader, deeply committed to anti-racist, anti -oppression practice, who empowers positive and inclusive learning/teaching environments. You understand that high expectations of those whom you lead need to be coupled with empathy and active listening to ensure all voices are heard and all understand the commitments of the Board. You have been effective in your current role because you have supported reflection on instructional practice and teacher efficacy through teamwork. Your work has been described as encouraging parental/caregiver and community engagement through dismantling barriers and disrupting discrimination and establishing and nurturing strong relationships with community partners and staff. A priority for you is building trust in schools where student, teacher, support staff and community voices influence how the school works and how students experience their learning. You have successfully supported the work of trustees in serving the differentiated educational needs of students and communities. 

An accomplished mentor, your track record demonstrates success in inspiring and supporting the work of school improvement processes and creating strong connections within and across families of schools. Regardless of which panel you have served as a Principal, it is critical that you understand the different contexts of the elementary and secondary school leadership experience. You recognize trauma induced by racism in a professional context and have the tools to provide effective support to staff who have experienced it. You consistently address disproportionalities of outcomes for those who are underserved within the system.in you focus on instructional practices, school climate and hiring processes.

In your service to schools and communities, you build strong teams with Principals and Vice-Principals, you invite student and community voices. As a new member of the PDSB leadership team, you will be invested in embedding trust and transparency into the leadership culture of the senior team. A servant leader, you will empower others and you will act as a change agent through empathy, respect and optimism while consistently challenging and confronting inequity and exclusion. A leader of leaders, you will incorporate feedback, honour the expertise of others, and demonstrate self-awareness and a strong moral and ethical compass. We look forward to meeting Superintendent of Education candidates who encompass strong equity leadership competencies and are dedicated to working in the service of all communities, and in particular, those who have been disadvantaged historically and are underserved.

Supervisory Officer qualifications, completed or in progress, are a requirement. Successful completion of SOPQ by August 2021 is desired. Preference will be given to candidates with five years of experience as a Principal (including acting).

If you go to www.peelschools.org/about/careers/job-board you will find a link to the Superintendent of Education - Equity Leadership Competencies Framework which outlines the leadership commitments and competencies expected of Supervisory Officers in the PDSB.

Interested applicants are invited to attend a Supervisory Officer Pool Information session scheduled on Monday May 3rd from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. The information session will provide attendees with information about the Peel District School Board, the Ministry Directives and the future visioning for the board. Highlights of the various leadership skills and competencies being sought for the role will also be shared along with an outline of the specific stages of the selection process.

Here is the link to register for this information session: https://forms.office.com/r/LdYbVVAka3

To apply for this senior mandate in the Peel District School Board, submit your cover letter and resume by May 14, 2021. Please reference the PDSB SO Process in the subject line of your email.

JMG/LBCG Consulting for Impact, joanmgreenassociates@gmail.com

The Peel District School Board

The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. The Board is committed to equitable hiring practices that allow it to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Land Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge that the Peel District School Board's HJA Brown Education Centre is located on Treaty 13A of The Mississaugas of The Credit First Nation. We are grateful to The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation as the caretakers of this land and recognize the benefits we receive from this land. We also acknowledge and give thanks to the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples who have walked before us. This land continues to be home for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, many who are students in Peel schools.

We are all Treaty People. Treaties are promises to protect and share the land. As we all mutually benefit from this land, we must remember that we borrow land from future generations.

Joan M. Green & Associates/LBCG

We are mindful of the importance of championing diversity amongst candidates. The project team is fluent in current diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppression practices. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruitment process.

Accommodation Statement:

Joan M. Green & Associates/LBCG fosters a culture of inclusion. We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the recruitment and selection process. All candidates will be provided with an understanding of the expectations and requirements of the process, in order to ensure full participation of all qualified candidates.

Together with LBCG, Joan M Green and Associates make the following acknowledgement with respect to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples:

With humility and in the continuing spirit of being active participants in the reconciliation of Canada and the Indigenous Peoples of the land, we acknowledge that we are working and living on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit River, the Anishnabeg, the Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, which today is home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. As a firm and individually, we are educating ourselves to know and understand the Truth and participating with Indigenous colleagues to play our part in advancing Reconciliation.

Superintendent, Student Achievement & Well-being - multiple positions 

Learning Support Services

Applications from employees of the Waterloo Region District School Board as well as external applicants will be considered to fill three positions, with the potential of additional positions.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is situated in Canada’s innovation heartland, where we are innovating tomorrow by educating today. We are situated in the heart of southwestern Ontario, serving the communities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and the townships of North Dumfries, Wilmot, Woolwich and Wellesley. The Board provides a comprehensive educational program for approximately 65,000 students in the Region of Waterloo. The Board is one of the largest public school boards in Ontario with 16 secondary schools, 105 elementary schools, and approximately 8,500 staff members. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s web site at www.wrdsb.ca.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is inviting applications for multiple positions of Supervisory Officers. We are looking for qualified candidates who have demonstrated outstanding educational leadership, a commitment to Human Rights and equity, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and are ready to join our dynamic senior team. The ideal candidate will have a Supervisory Officer Certificate, or be currently enrolled in the Supervisory Officers Qualification Program with a plan to obtain the certificate no later than June 30, 2023. Candidates must have an outstanding educational leadership background as evidenced in their most recent performance appraisal. Candidates will demonstrate a depth and breadth of leadership experiences and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Principal or system leader.

Responsibilities

With a fulsome understanding and commitment to Human Rights and equity, the Superintendent will provide leadership and oversight in a number of areas related to program planning, implementation and evaluation, supervision of schools and building system capacity to improve student success and well-being. An understanding of both elementary and secondary education, a commitment to equity and inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racism, as well as an understanding of mental health and wellbeing will be important assets to fulfilling this role.

The successful candidate is a collaborative, open to inclusive thinking, inquiring focused and innovative leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills dedicated to continuous improvement and learning. The incumbent has strong knowledge of the communities they serve and is committed to responding to diverse identities and their unique needs. This candidate has demonstrated skills in developing collegial and collaborative learning and working environments where principals, vice-principals, and staff within the system fulfill Waterloo Region District School Board’s commitment to each and every student, by fostering an environment that inspires and supports learning.

The Superintendent ensures compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, school Board Policies and Administrative Procedures, the Ontario Human Rights Code and other directives as set out by the Ministry of Education and the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

• Be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;
• Hold a recognized Supervisory Officer’s Certificate or currently enrolled in the Supervisory Officer's Certificate with a completion date of June 30, 2023 (recognized by the Ontario College of Teachers);
• Have demonstrated successful leadership experience within an educational setting;
• Has demonstrated personal and professional leadership competencies in addressing equity of access to opportunities, outcomes and experiences. 
• Demonstrates a commitment to understanding complex and intersectional equity issues and taking action to eradicate systemic barriers, racism and oppression.
• Bring proven personal leadership resources as outlined in the Ontario Leadership Framework;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience staffing schools, managing budgets, and working collaboratively with various service departments;
• Demonstrate the WRDSB’s core values and commitments of service, integrity, respect, innovation and collaboration;
• Have proven ability to engage community stakeholders; and
• Possess the ability to affect positive change.

Candidates are asked to electronically submit a copy of their covering letter, resume and responses to the three questions posed below, quoting posting #21.040 – Superintendent, Student Achievement & Well-being, no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 17, 2021 to Elaine Burns, Executive Assistant to the Director of Education at elaine_burns@wrdsb.ca.

Candidates are asked to prepare responses to the following questions and include it in their electronic submission. (Note: responses for each are to be no greater than 1,000 words in length and a minimum 12 point font)

1. Provide one or more examples that demonstrate your commitment to the work of anti-oppression and anti-racism for the purpose of securing equitable access to opportunities and outcomes
2. Provide one example of your leadership in furthering system goals and priorities that support improved student achievement and well-being.
3. Provide an example that demonstrates your capacity to foster productive working relationships among a variety of stakeholders (i.e. schools, community, staff, colleagues).

COVID-19

Recognizing the significant impact that COVID-19 is having on our world and our ways of doing business, the Board recognizes that the recruitment/selection process may need to be modified to ensure individual and community safety. We are all working through what is an unprecedented time for our schools and our communities. To that end, the Board will be engaging in a different method of interviewing candidates for vacancies. This may include but is not limited to a Google Hangout video-conference interview. Hiring Teams will provide further information to candidates upon request for an interview.

Equity

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, 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 who identify as women; and 
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants but will only be interviewing selected candidates based on job specific criteria and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

John Bryant
Director of Education and Secretary

Joanne Weston
Chairperson of the Board

Superintendent of Schools

School District No. 85 acknowledges with gratitude that it operates on traditional Kwakwaka’waka territory.

The Board of Education for School District No. 85 is seeking an innovative, transformational, resourceful, and collaborative educational leader to fulfill the role of Superintendent of Schools. The Board of Education will oversee an operating budget of approximately $18.5 million and, on behalf of the Board, a dedicated team of educators and support staff provide service to 1300 students in 10 schools in Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, and Sointula. School District No. 85 honours the unique history and traditions of the communities of Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Fort Rupert, Coal Harbour, Port Alice, Sointula, Alert Bay, Woss Lake, Quatsino and Holberg.

Aboriginal culture has flourished on Vancouver Island North for thousands of years and continues to be revered and respected today.

The Central Administration Office for the School District is located in Port Hardy, the hub for education, health, transportation, and economic activity for the region, and the gateway for BC Ferries travel into north-western BC. The North Island region offers access to unspoiled wilderness, a wealth of outdoor sports and recreation activities, and all of the advantages of Island life.

The Board is seeking a transformational educational leader to work with them to build on a long tradition of community-based service to learners, many of whom have Indigenous heritage. The Board and district staff have worked to create the focus, relationships, and commitments required to support the aspirations of parents, community members, and local First Nation leaders for their students. The district is proud of its collegial relationships with employee groups, other local service providers, and community leaders.

The ideal candidate for this position will have had successful previous experience in a senior educational leadership role, as well as being able to provide evidence of:

A commitment to equity for ALL learners, particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable

A commitment to respecting First Nations territory, history, “ways of knowing”, and to understanding the unique strengths and challenges these students bring to School District 85 classrooms

A collaborative, conciliatory, and constructive approach to relationships with internal and external stakeholders

An ability to initiate, create, and maintain trust in people, systems, and processes

Flexible, creative, inclusive, innovative, and ethical approaches to problem-solving and decision-making Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Understanding of the complexity of all aspects of school district operations

Familiarity with British Columbia’s educational direction, context, and commitment to Indigenous students’ success

Completion of a graduate level degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or Curriculum

The position will commence on August 1, 2021, or at a mutually satisfactory date. Information on how to apply is at https://bit.ly/3xdTKcK.

More information about the position is available from search consultants, Julie MacRae and/or Catherine Jagger at Julie@gofutureshr.com or Catherine@gofutureshr.com. More information on School District 85 is available at www.sd85.bc.ca.

Superintendent of Schools/CEO

Due to the retirement of the incumbent, the Board of Trustees invites applications for the position of Superintendent/CEO for Pembina Hills School Division. Duties will commence August 16, 2021 or as mutually agreed.

Pembina Hills School Division is a close-knit community where neighbors know neighbors and our staff know our students. We are very proud of the welcoming atmosphere in our community schools. We create positive learning environments where students are comfortable and safe and where parents are encouraged to be involved in their child’s education. Pembina Hills School Division provides high quality education to students within our geographic area and across the province.

The Division

• Our division serves 3387 students in 15 community schools, including two Hutterite colony schools, two outreach schools and a non-denominational Christian school.
• We also serve an additional 2279 students across the province online through Vista Virtual School.
• The Pembina Hills school board will be made up of six trustees following the October 18, 2021 elections.
• Our regional office is located in Barrhead, Alberta. Our region includes Swan Hills, Woodlands County, the County of Barrhead, the Town of Barrhead, Westlock County, the Town of Westlock, the Village of Clyde, the south-eastern portion of the M.D. of Big Lakes and the southern portion of the M.D. of Lesser Slave River.
• We have a fantastic staff of 217 teachers and 330 support staff
• Pembina Hills operates a bus fleet of 100 buses with 70 routes
• The school board oversees a $56 million dollar 2021-2022 budget - which is managed both centrally and by individual schools and departments.
• Our purpose is to deliver an excellent education. Our motto is: “Together We Learn”.
• 96% of staff, parents and students are satisfied with the overall quality of education in Pembina Hills

The Candidate

Pembina Hills is seeking a candidate who is:

An honest and trustworthy leader who models personal and professional integrity and possesses exceptional people skills.

An excellent communicator, this professional is able to work collaboratively with diverse communities and unique schools and build trust at all levels through authentic relationships.

Approachable, open-minded and willing to learn, this leader is a collaborative team-builder, and a good listener who seeks first to understand before navigating difficult issues.

As an educational leader, this individual will have an understanding of legislation, research, issues and trends in education, particularly in rural Alberta.

With a focus on improved student learning, inclusive education, literacy and numeracy, and distance education, the ideal candidate will advocate for and support our schools.

As an experienced administrator, this individual will have demonstrated strength in fiscal responsibility, planning, delegating and assignment of responsibilities. They will strive for a balance between central and site-based decision making.

This individual values working with the Board and supports and respects its decisions, keeping the Board informed of all issues and concerns.

If you are an educational leader who values working collaboratively with the Board and staff to deliver an excellent education to our students, we invite you to apply for this position.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate, have a Master’s degree and qualify for an Alberta superintendent leadership certificate. The individual should have a minimum of ten years combined educational administrative experience at a school, divisional, and/or provincial level.

More Information

For further information please refer to the ideal candidate profile.

Applications

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. However, applications received by May 21, 2021 are assured careful consideration.

Please email applications including a cover letter, resume and a list of five recent references in a single pdf file to: jim.gibbons.consulting@gmail.com.

For further information, please contact: Jim Gibbons 403-507-9522 (cell)

Director of Education

An exciting opportunity for a highly collaborative, principled and visionary public-sector senior educator to lead with integrity, strengthen a culture of excellence, inclusion and high expectations for all, and promote the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board priorities and mission in support of student achievement. We welcome diversity.

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board serves approximately 15,000 students each day at 40 schools. Supporting 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.

As Director of Education, you welcome the challenge and opportunity of embracing new ideas and adding fresh perspective to the Board, creating a common understanding of purpose, unifying the Board, as well as implementing the 2020-2025 strategic plan to meet the evolving learning needs of HPEDSB's rural and urban communities with a focus on equity. In this key role, you will draw upon your strengths as an advocate for innovation in education, including the effective, proactive use of new and emerging technologies, and your political acumen in championing and embedding leading governance practices by working with, and supporting, the Board of Trustees in an open, transparent and trusted relationship.

As you transition successfully into this high-impact, highly visible role, the Board will rely on you to build trust and credibility with all interested parties with a special focus on engaging the student voice. You will further enhance the HPEDSB culture of inclusion. You will also evaluate and optimize the allocation of resources across the Board to maintain financial stability. You will be a catalyst for the growth of others and will unite and empower the senior leadership team and maximize its contribution to the overall success of the Board.

With a proven track record of results combining Supervisory Officer papers with a Master’s degree and leadership experience working within the public education sector, with demonstrated acumen in financial accountability in a medium to large organization, you are adept at holding yourself and others accountable for actions and deliverables, at building a vision and at executing a strategic plan for an organization.

As Director of Education, your clear commitment to addressing the needs of Indigenous peoples as you enhance student success and well-being will be evident. You will have experience in initiating and championing innovative approaches to addressing educational inequities in Indigenous communities.

A highly collaborative, inclusive decision-maker and a confident servant leader, you are clear, open, responsive and empowering, recognized for your high emotional intelligence, integrity and visibility, and your ability to listen to, engage with, and leverage the diverse perspectives of trustees, educators, support staff, students, parents and community leaders. You are equally known for building staff capacity by providing opportunities and strong mentorship, and for gaining the respect of various stakeholders through empathetic, consistent leadership.

Informed by research and evidence, you are an assured manager of change, able to strengthen, inspire and motivate the senior management team, and build capacity through focused instructional intervention and family engagement. Having worked successfully in diverse communities, both rural and urban, with various stakeholders to enhance student success and well-being, you are highly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, in addressing the needs of diverse communities, and conversant with effective interventions to eliminate barriers to success.

To be considered for this pivotal mandate with high visibility, accountability and impact, please send your covering letter, resume and professional references with contact information, no later than TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 AT 10:00 AM, in confidence to:

directorselection.committee@hpedsb.on.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Accommodations are available during all phases of the recruiting process.

Superintendent/Executive Officer of Human Resources

Salary Range: $153,581 – $165,722, including comprehensive vacation and benefit plan
Location: Human Resources, Board Office, 349 Erie Ave, Brantford, ON
Work Schedule: 35 hours/week, 12 months/year
Effective Date: August 1, 2021

The Grand Erie District School Board’s 2,800 employees provide quality education to approximately 26,000 students in 72 schools. The Board spans a geographic area encompassing the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Education, the position serves as a key member of the senior management team. This position is crucial to attaining the Board’s goals as set out in the multi-year and annual operating plans, through expert leadership in human resources, staffing, labour relations, employment law, recruitment, succession planning, wellness and disability/attendance management. The Superintendent / Executive Officer develops a collegial and collaborative learning and working environment where instructional staff, administrative, support staff and stakeholders fulfill the Grand Erie District School Board’s commitment to every student. The incumbent has 4 direct reports and is responsible for the leadership of a team of approximately 14 human resources staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic human resources direction and advice to the Director of Education and Executive Council
• Accountable for well-designed and relevant human resources programs
• Introduces and supports human resources best practices
• Establishes Human Resources departmental goals, activities, objectives and policies
• Designs, develops, recommends, and implements strategies to support, improve and strengthen the Human Resources Department and services
• Maintains knowledge of employment legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures and counsels senior administration, ensuring compliance
• Serves as the Chief Negotiator for the Board. Responsible for grievance, arbitration and contract management
• Develops and manages Human Resources annual department budget
• Oversees employment practices, employee relations, benefits administration, human resources information systems management, regulation compliance
• Models and encourages collaborative problem-solving
• Mentors, leads and develops with an equitable leadership style within the HR Department
• Builds effective stakeholder relationships including collaborative working relationships with bargaining unit executives

 Qualifications:

• Proven leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Senior human resources management experience in a complex, multi-union, public sector environment
• Extensive knowledge of human rights principles, particularly as it applies to recruitment, the duty to accommodate and workplace investigations
• CHRP, CHRL or CHRE certification or equivalent, is an asset
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Related post-graduate education is an asset
• Business Supervisory Officer’s Certificate is an asset

Key Attributes:

• Breadth of knowledge and expertise in all areas of Human Resources
• Understanding of challenges and opportunities that exist in public school board operations in Ontario
• Strong leadership acumen
• Strong desire to serve students, families, schools and staff
• A reputation for innovation and a progressive and collaborative leadership style
• A demonstrated ability to foster positive stakeholder relationships

Applications, along with a complete resume, contact information for 3 references (including current supervisor) must be submitted by email to hr-gedsb@granderie.ca by 4 pm on May 26, 2021.

Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for interview will be contacted.

Superintendent of Education

Effective Date: August 3, 2021

See Yourself in Limestone!

The Limestone District School Board is seeking a proven visionary leader and outstanding educator with a well-defined philosophy of education and service delivery to join a highly collaborative senior team, providing strategic direction and leadership across the district to a professional and caring staff who are committed to the success of every student.

A member of Executive Council, reporting to the Director of Education, you will demonstrate your commitment to the Board’s vision to embrace and foster engaging and innovative learning where everyone achieves success and well-being. Responsibilities will include supervision and oversight of assigned schools (elementary and secondary), central portfolios and working proactively with the senior team to execute the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan and Board’s Learning and Improvement Plan.

The Limestone District School Board’s strategic vision centres on student and staff Wellness, Innovation and Collaboration. Situated in historic Kingston, on the shores of scenic Lake Ontario, the Limestone District School Board serves more than 19,000 students in 55 schools and 5 alternative education centres, covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers, you possess permanent or interim certification and hold Ontario Supervisory Officer qualifications or ability to fulfill the Ontario Supervisory Officer Qualification requirements by July 2023. In addition, you demonstrate:

• Outstanding educational leadership, including a commitment to collaborative decision-making with trustees, peers, employees, and community partners
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity
• Strong evidence of furthering student achievement, system success, and equity of outcomes
• Effective change management/leadership strategies
• The core leadership capacities and personal leadership resources as outlined in the Ontario Leadership Framework
• Experience leading current K-12 education initiatives and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning
• Knowledge of and experience with research-based instructional practices, assessment & evaluation, and professional learning
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and needs of urban and rural school communities

How to Apply

If this exciting and dynamic opportunity aligns with your vision and values, and you can see yourself in Limestone, please forward your resume and a maximum three-minute video clip that represents how you see yourself impacting Limestone in this capacity, along with the names of four preliminary references, who will not be contacted without consent. Packages should be addressed to Krishna Burra, Director of Education, and must be uploaded no later than 3:00 p.m. on May 28, 2021 to the following link: Limestone District School Board Superintendent of Education Application (filerequestpro.com)

Further information about this opportunity is available by contacting the Office of the Director of Education at (613) 544-6925, ext. 235 or burrak@limestone.on.ca.

Additional information about the Limestone District School Board can be found at www.limestone.on.ca.

Interviews

Please note that interviews will be scheduled between June 2 – 8, 2021. Candidates will be advised at time of contact whether interviews will take place in-person or virtually. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit written consent to contact four professional referees, including current and prior supervisors. Please also note that should a current Limestone Associate Superintendent be the successful candidate this competition will be used to fill the resulting Associate Superintendent vacancy.

Thank you for your interest in working and leading in Limestone.

Commitment to Diversity

Limestone District School Board is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring qualified staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve. Within the education sector, historically under-represented groups in the workforce include people who have traditionally been marginalized based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, disability (both visible and non-visible), and/or self-identification as First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous peoples. We invite and welcome you, through your cover letter, to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences as a member of one or more of these groups and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our District and the students and communities we serve.

We thank you for your interest. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.

Accommodations will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process.

Limestone District School Board is situated on traditional territories of the Anishinaabe & Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Metis, Innuit, and other First Nations across Turtle Island. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.
 
 

Coordinating Superintendent, Human Resources and Equity Services

This is an opportunity for a passionate, innovative, collaborative human resources and equity leader with an understanding of K-12 education and demonstrated strategic skills to lead continuous improvement of all aspects of Human Resources and Equity Services and its programs and practices at one of the largest public school boards in Ontario. This work will be guided by the values of building productive relationships, supporting high levels of employee wellness, a commitment to equity and service excellence. Are you an empowering leader who serves as a catalyst for the growth of your team and guides their work while building capacity?

If so, this is an opportunity to help a dedicated and committed Human Resources staff embrace service excellence with schools, other departments, and senior leaders in creating and sustaining positive working and learning environments for all staff, as they strive to create equitable conditions for learning for all students.

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is situated in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. The Board provides a comprehensive educational program for approximately 65,000 students in the Region of Waterloo. With 121 schools and more than 8,500 staff members, the Board is one of the largest public boards of education in Ontario. The Coordinating Superintendent, Human Resources and Equity Services will be dedicated to the success and well-being of all WRDSB staff and students, to the growth and improvement of public education and continued commitment to an organizational culture rooted in human rights and equity. WRDSB is seeking a forward thinker and evidence-based risk taker who is able to navigate ambiguity and forge productive working relationships while mobilizing the efforts of others to realize results. The right candidate is someone who is committed to working in an environment of high accountability and has a strong track record of working successfully to support staff autonomy and continuous professional growth while monitoring outcomes.

As Coordinating Superintendent, Human Resources and Equity Services, you will be responsible for the staffing and human resources functions of the Board including payroll, wellness, and health, safety, and security functions. In this role, you will demonstrate your skills and experience in enacting a strategic, coherent, transparent and accountable approach to Human Resources and Equity Services. The leader assuming this role, through an anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lens, will be vital in building an intentionally inclusive, diverse and positive staff community as they effectively lead staff to embrace their roles as service partners in carrying out their responsibilities. You will review and implement cutting edge, equity-driven hiring practices that work to disrupt and dismantle systemic oppression. You will be adept in supporting capacity building, equipping staff at all levels with the ability to advance student success, community confidence, equity, diversity and inclusion through the delivery of consistent, high quality, responsive and efficient services and professional learning opportunities for teaching and support staff.

Reporting to the Director of Education, you will provide leadership in the strategic planning, development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of all aspects of Human Resources and Equity Services. You will require a high level of understanding of the roles of each member of your team and their daily work and you will guide and lead, delegating as appropriate. Your leadership is rooted in equity, inclusion and anti-oppression and you are familiar with the core leadership competencies of the Ontario Leadership Framework. You will also provide a Human Resources and Equity Services perspective on various strategic matters supporting the Director of Education, members of the Coordinating Council and the Board of Trustees. Candidates will be expected to ensure Human Resources and Equity Services and its programs are in alignment with employment legislation (ESA, OHSA, AODA, Human Rights Code, Education Act, Pay Equity Act, Collective Agreements, Ministry of Education Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) etc.). You will act in the best interest of WRDSB to mitigate and reduce employment risk or liability and consult with legal advisors and staff on employment matters including investigations, arbitration, mediation, human rights complaints and Labour Board issues.

As the Board’s leader of Human Resources and Equity Services, you will be a key team member of the WRDSB's Coordinating Council and the broader senior team, and as such, contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at achieving the Board’s strategic priorities and operational plan.

You are a champion of service excellence with a proven capacity to serve as an anti-racist and ethical leader and advisor to school leaders, other departments within the Board, and Superintendents. You will promote a shared understanding of equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression making them foundational across the system in all Human Resources and Equity Services work. You are insightful about the relationship between support for staff, performance excellence and the achievement of equity, well-being and student success. Your experience in leveraging and leading Human Resources and Equity Services practices is based on commitment to service excellence and informed, transparent decision-making rooted in collaboration and respect.

The WRDSB is seeking a highly emotionally intelligent leader with extensive experience in a senior human resources position in a school board or multi-union public sector organization. The aligned candidate is committed to working in an environment of high accountability and has a strong track record of successfully supporting staff autonomy and continuous professional growth while monitoring outcomes. The Coordinating Superintendent, Human Resources and Equity Services must be able to work with staff in ways that support teaching and corporate staff in the execution of their duties in the best interests of the success and well-being of all students. In partnership with all school and system leaders, they will actualize the department’s contributions to the achievement of the priorities outlined in the Board’s strategic goals.

A skilled communicator, known for your authenticity and integrity in your current role, you are a leader who is a proactive relationship builder who will encourage coherence in process and implementation across the Department and in the work of Human Resources and Equity Services staff with schools and other departments. You will build and maintain strong working relationships with all labour partners to support effective problem solving and to ensure encouraging and productive working environments for all staff in their efforts to advance student well-being and achievement.

The Coordinating Superintendent, Human Resources and Equity Services will have a Master’s degree,

Human Resources certification and at least 5 years of experience as a senior leader with executive responsibilities in a public sector environment. You will also have an in-depth understanding of the mission and purpose of public education and the best practices of evidence based Human Resources services, programs and policies. Supervisory Officer’s Certification is an asset.

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter and resume by May 31, 2021 to Joan Green at: joanmgreenassociates@gmail.com

Please specify “WRDSB Coordinating Superintendent, Human Resource and Equity Services Application” in the subject line of your email.

Waterloo Region District School Board

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair, transparent and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom and the workplace.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, 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 who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants but will only be interviewing selected candidates based on job specific criteria and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Waterloo Region District School Board makes the following acknowledgement with respect to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples:

The WRDSB is committed to ensuring leadership that recognizes the impact of colonialism on society and public systems that have oppressed Indigenous people both on this land and in our school system.

The WRDSB is situated on the Haldimand Tract, land that was promised to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations of the Grand River, and is within the territory of the Attawandaron, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we commit to transform our education system, to decolonize our practices and our minds, and to honour Indigenous histories, culture and perspectives, today, and every day, in our systems, our schools, and our community. We cannot have reconciliation without first knowing the truth; the truth about Indigenous and settler history in Canada and the truth about the Education System we lead. Finding leaders dedicated to this work is essential as we continue to do more and do better to see, address and dismantle the systemic racism built on the power and privilege born out of white supremacy and colonialism.

Joan M. Green & Associates/LBCG

We are mindful of the importance of championing diversity amongst candidates. The project team is fluent in current diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppression practices. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruitment process.

Accommodation Statement:

Joan M. Green & Associates/LBCG fosters a culture of inclusion. We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the recruitment and selection process. All candidates will be provided with an understanding of the expectations and requirements of the process, in order to ensure full participation of all qualified candidates.

Together with LBCG, Joan M. Green and Associates make the following acknowledgement with respect to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples:

With humility and in the continuing spirit of being active participants in the reconciliation of Canada and the Indigenous Peoples of the land, we acknowledge that we are working and living on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit River, the Anishnabeg, the Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, which today is home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. As a firm and individually, we are educating ourselves to know and understand the Truth and participating with Indigenous colleagues to play our part in advancing Reconciliation.