Director of Education
York Region District School Board (YRDSB)

Position Profile

Position Overview

The Director of Education is both the Chief Education Officer and Chief Executive Officer of the York District School Board and reports directly to the Corporate Board. This position is accountable to the Board of Trustees and through the Education Act of Ontario, to the Minister of Education for the effective organization and operation of the system in support of student achievement. Through delegated authority, the Director:

• Ensures a mutually respectful and effective relationship with the Board and the community it serves to develop, communicate and implement the organization’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) and the Director’s Action Plan (DAP).
• Enacts and aligns the current Board Strategies with system priorities and goals. Presently, these include:
  • Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy
  • Indigenous Education and Equity Strategy
  • Modern Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Mental Health
  • Staff Well Being
• Initiates and supports a culture of equity and engagement to drive operational excellence and student- centered services through collaborative relationships and partnerships between the municipalities, schools, departments, parents, students and community partners within York Region; fosters collaboration between agencies and organizations across provincial regions in concert with the Ministry of Education to advance system approaches to education.
• Supports the delivery of effective and sustainable educational programs to each student, and ensures the stewardship of Board resources in support of Board priorities.

The Ideal Candidate

Leading with empathy, integrity, transparency and humility, the ideal candidate is a visionary and people- focused leader, who demonstrates outstanding listening, communications and interpersonal skills. With a data-driven approach, they are committed to and have experience in effectively addressing learning gaps and improving student success, addressing all forms of discrimination, ableism and racism, and championing mental health. With outstanding relationships-building skills, the new Director will support the development of a relatively new senior leadership team and recently appointed new Board of Trustees and will engage meaningfully with the broader YRDSB community. The ideal candidate brings experience working and promoting a multi-disciplinary approach and a strong knowledge of the education system in Ontario, having worked in a variety of progressive roles, including with students of different ages and needs. The preferred candidate has strong financial acumen and a record of accomplishment of renewing an organizational culture built on trust, transparency and safety, and creating an environment that prioritizes the wellbeing and safety of employees and students, including dismantling barriers and upholding and championing human rights.

Key Responsibilities:

Board Governance and Strategic Planning

• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with the Board, facilitating effective policy, governance and communications - enabling the execution of the Board’s role and the role of the Director of Education as outlined in the Education Act.
• Assists the Board of Trustees in, and ensures their appropriate involvement and approvals throughout, the strategic planning process - including establishment of board goals/priorities; key result areas; strategic planning outcomes and timelines. Reports timely progress on the Director’s Action Plan towards the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
• Keeps the Board informed of student / staff success, local issues and board decisions – assessing internal and external risks that may affect the organization and / or the region.
• Acknowledges provincial goals, then sets and reports on a manageable number of precise targets for district school improvement – providing the Ministry with an annual report on performance of duties and conditions of the schools – allowing for school variation as necessary to meet special identified needs.

Educational Services and Operations

• Supports the development and implementation of the Board approved Multi-Year Strategic Plan through the Director’s Action Plan -cascading objectives, responsibilities and authorities to engage the School District team to effectively and efficiently deliver the required results.
• Provides coherent instructional guidance, including the implementation and leveraging of technology in the classroom environment, to ensure all students are provided with a rich variety of innovative programs that meet or exceed the standards of education mandated by the Ministry.
• Supports knowledge mobilization and ensures that systems, structures and norms within the School District encourage regular, reciprocal and extended deliberations on improvement programs within and across schools as well as across the system as a whole – embedding Board directions in project plans, principal meetings and other leadership interactions.
• Supports the effective delivery of corporate services to the Board including Information Technology, Human Resources, Financial Accounting and Facilities.

Financial Stewardship

• Supports the development of an annual budget and capital plan in alignment with the Director’s Action Plan – working in a concerted effort towards securing operational funding and grants to enable strategic priorities within the Multi-Year Strategic Plan including improvements to mandated programs and services.
• Develops the right financial management framework, systems and processes to support sound, timely and transparent financial decision-making - ensuring effective stewardship of Board resources in accordance with the Ministry’s Funding Model and the Education Act.
• Recommends appropriate spending to ensure that the Region operates within its approved business plan and budget – aligning financial resource responsibilities to ensure maximum effectiveness in achieving the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

People and Organizational Development

• Aligns organizational structure and human resources policies/procedures with the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the Director’s Action Plan and the Board Improvement Plan.
• Ensures integrated talent management systems are in place for the selection, performance assessment, professional/leadership development and the succession/promotion of staff – enabling the region to attract, engage and retain top talent.
• Advances the culture of the organization with a goal of mobilizing frontline quality improvement, furthering higher levels of co-operation, teamwork and leadership – inspiring our educational professionals to be engaged in delivering a higher level of exceptional student learning.
• Develops procedures, programs and interventions to promote a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with human rights and labour relations legislation, collective agreements and regulations.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Education

• A Master of Education degree; or equivalent.
• Ontario Teacher Certification

Experience & Skills

• Successful track record of progressive senior education-related leadership in a school board environment, including classroom experience and deep knowledge of the teaching and learning environments at both elementary and secondary levels.
• Prior experience leading the development and implementation of a Board of Trustees’ educational vision and strategic plan, balancing multiple priorities of academics and student success, student wellness, safety and fiscal constraints.
• Demonstrated success in leading a large complex organization that exists within a complex multi- stakeholder environment.
• Champions anti-oppression, equity, accessibility and inclusion with evidence of how this work and commitment has made a positive impact on the community at large.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, collaborative decision-making and team building skills.
• Collegial with strong consensus-building, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Able to adapt to and proactively lead within a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrates a passion for public education and lives YRDSB’s values.

Equivalent combination of education, skills and experiences, including lived experience, will be considered.

Leadership Competencies

Leads, Manages and Develops Self

• Is self-aware and exercises self-regulation and self-reflection while recognizing how personal assumptions and biases influence leadership.
• Models the organizational skills, professional practices and work habits desired for leaders in the educational system.
• Thinks analytically and conceptually – questioning and challenging the status quo to identify issues, solve problems and design / implement effective processes across systems and stakeholders.
• Listens well and encourages open collaboration and communication between internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, perspectives and ideas.
• Builds and leads Indigenous knowledge and education to uncover truth and build competency that transforms relationships with students, families, guardians, Elders and Indigenous communities.
• Champions equity, social justice and human rights through challenging bias, hate and discrimination, adopting an anti-oppression framework when engaging in dialogue, identifying and removing barriers and in creating the conditions for an equitable, inclusive and socially just environment.
• Measures and evaluates outcomes – taking responsibility for own performance, personal development and health.
• Models a service orientation culture towards schools with a focus on sustainable and environmental awareness.
• Seeks opportunities and challenges for personal learning, character building and growth.
• Understands diversity of experience and values and appreciates different ways of knowing.
• Negotiates through conflict and mobilizes support throughout a highly political environment.

Engages Those Around

• Creates a tone at the top where others have meaningful opportunities to contribute.
• Ensures a safe, caring and respectful environment for students, staff and the community – creating connections, trust and shared meaning with individuals and groups.
• Ensures internal and external audiences are aware of student, volunteer, staff and system successes through effective recognition programs and strategies.
• Facilitates collaboration with all community partners.
• Supports and challenges school leaders and others to achieve professional and personal goals by using internal systems and networks as central mechanisms for professional development.
• Builds teams where it is safe to challenge each other’s views to reach consensus on innovative ideas.
• Ensures that mandated Board Committees, School Councils and other advisory committees have the opportunity to provide appropriate advice and support as required in regulations and board policies. Develops strategic relationships within, and external to, the educational community – working collaboratively with community partners, families and faith leaders - advancing the region’s vision, mission and system integration.

Aligns Systems, Resources and Processes to Achieve Results

• Provides instructional leadership founded on high expectations for equity, inclusion, accessibility and achievement for all that is supported by best available evidence.
• Supports provision of resources to school leaders that allow effective implementation of Board policy.
• Aligns curricular goals, assessment instruments, instructional practices and teaching resources.
• Holds staff accountable for applying new capacities - monitoring the implementation of school improvement plans, supported by data – learning from actions and correcting course as appropriate.
• Grounds interactions with, and advice to, trustees in sound evidence.
• Aligns decision-making process with the York Region District School Board Mission, Vision and Values.
• Develops open, accessible and collaborative relationships with Principals - including training on use of best available evidence, data and research to inform decision-making, instructional practices and areas for system and school improvement.

Promotes System Transformation

• Champions and orchestrates change - encouraging staff to be innovative within the boundaries created by the Board’s instructional guidance system.
• Includes school level leaders in decisions about Board-wide improvement decisions.
• Leverages positive and effective relations with federal, provincial and local governments.
• Leverages positive and effective relationships with unions and associations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement and creativity aimed at systemic change – requiring improvement processes to be evidence informed and supported by data.
• Orients Themselves Strategically to the Future - scans the environment for ideas, best practices and emerging trends that will shape the system.

The York Region District School Board and Four Corners Group are committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process and we will work with you to address your needs. This document is available in alternate format(s) upon request. 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;
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume in confidence to:

Suzanne Clark, Senior Client Partner, Four Corners Group, at sclark@fourcornersgroup.com
Sup Das, Principal, Four Corners Group, at sdas@fourcornersgroup.com

Search Timeline

Dates to Note

Candidate Credentials Presentation to the Search Committee:	Early May 2023
First Round Interviews:	May 2023
Second Round Interviews:	May 2023
Ideal Start Date for Successful Candidate:	Summer 2023

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Director of Education
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)

Creating a Culture of innovation, caring and social responsibility.

OCDSB is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled leader as its next Director of Education who will foster a culture of trust and collaboration and promote education anchored in the well-being, achievement and learning needs of all students.

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board strives to make all schools welcoming places for students to engage, belong, learn, grow, explore, and discover.

Located on unceded Algonquin homeland, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario serving students within a 2,760 square kilometre area known as the city of Ottawa. OCDSB is the seventh largest board by school population in the province of Ontario, serving students in urban and rural settings through a system of 143 schools - 113 elementary schools, including two special education sites, 25 secondary schools, including the Adult High School, and 5 secondary alternate sites.

The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and is accountable to the Board for the organization and operation of the district. As both the Chief Education Officer and the Chief Executive Officer of the OCDSB, the Director champions educational excellence, achievement and innovation, supports the Board of Trustees in the execution of its duties, engages and works with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, develops strong community partnerships and relationships, and guides the District in developing and delivering on a progressive, compelling and inclusive student-focused vision that values diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism and social justice in all its activities and programming. The Director leads with conviction and courage and is seen as an authoritative and influential voice for public education on whom Governments, community partners, and the media call for input, direction and thought leadership on a broad array of educational and community issues.

As the ideal candidate, you are a highly strategic and authentic leader who supports, empowers, and inspires individuals and teams to excel. You nurture cultures that are vibrant and energizing, and that embrace the values of diversity, inclusion, equity, social justice, and anti-racism and anti-oppression. You are an effective organizational manager with financial and business acumen and exceptional analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. You have a compelling, progressive, and actionable vision for public education and a genuine passion, motivation and interest in the well-being and learning needs of students. Innovative, fearless, and forward-thinking, you will boldly and diplomatically challenge traditions, inequitable systems, and legacy thinking with the goal to create positive and meaningful change. Partners and staff describe you as trusted, respected, and collaborative with exceptional communications and interpersonal skills. Your senior level experience in a comparable organizational setting and deep and nuanced understanding of interdependencies between schools and the community, will serve you well and ensure the OCDSB’s strong presence and continued influence across the region and province.

To apply for this position, please submit your application and related materials online at; https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/1978.

For additional information, please contact Kathy Rahme (krahme@boyden.com) and Kate Ralston (kralston@boyden.com)

The Committee will begin reviewing applications in May 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

OCDSB is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible working environments and welcomes those who would contribute to the further diversification of staff including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.

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Director of Education & Secretary

"We acknowledge that we are on land and surrounded by water, originally inhabited by Indigenous Peoples who have travelled this area since time immemorial. This territory is within the lands honoured by the Wampum Treaties; agreements between the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Lenni Lenape and allied Nations to peacefully share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. Specifically, we would like to acknowledge the presence of the Three Fires Confederacy (Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi) and Huron/Wendat Peoples. We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture while remaining committed to moving forward respectfully with all First Nations, Inuit and Métis." – Greater Essex County District School Board Land Acknowledgement

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is seeking an outstanding educator and leader to become Director of Education. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a Board committed to student success and well-being.

Reporting to the elected board of ten (10) trustees, the Director of Education will provide leadership to a strong team of supervisory officers to ensure that the Board’s vision, “Building tomorrow together” is achieved through the implementation of its strategic priorities.

As a progressive system, the Greater Essex County District School Board has over Reporting to the elected board of ten (10) trustees, the Director of Education will provide leadership to a strong team of supervisory officers to ensure that the Board’s vision, “Building tomorrow together” is achieved through the implementation of its strategic priorities. 36,500 students drawn from a geographic area which includes the City of Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island. The Board operates 14 secondary schools and 54 elementary schools with a staff of 4,600 with an operating budget in excess of $440 million. For further information on GECDSB, visit: www.publicboard.ca

A detailed candidate profile for the role is currently under development. In the interim, requests for further information about the Board or role can be obtained by contacting Marilyn Gouthro at mgouthro@tbaytel.net or (807) 626-6042.

Candidates are ultimately asked to submit: a detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae, along with a list of four (4) references (who will not be contacted without prior consent) to resumes@promeus.ca quoting project GECDSB2023 on or before 12:00 noon on Friday May 26, 2023. All applications and inquiries will be treated as confidential.

Promeus Inc. and GECDSB are committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, without exception. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. Please advise us of any accommodation measures you may require during the selection process. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

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Ministry of Education Organization Division: Ministry of Education, Ontario Public Service Student Achievement Division
Position Title: Education Officer
Job Term: Up to Three Years 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 8, 2023
Closing Date: May 31, 2023

Are you interested in helping to shape the future of education in Ontario, with a focus on the teaching and learning of Indigenous education in Ontario schools? 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:

Reporting to the Enaagdenjged, areas of responsibility will include:

• Extensive Ontario teaching experience focused on Indigenous education, including the teaching and learning of Indigenous histories, perspectives, contributions, and ways of knowing.
• Experience teaching or supporting the teaching of Indigenous languages will be an asset.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 support the development and implementation of learning on Indigenous histories, perspectives, contributions and ways of knowing across the Ontario curriculum.

You will also:

• Provideleadershipwithateamacrosstheministrytorevisecurriculumtoensureall students, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, see themselves reflected in the teaching and learning in Ontario classrooms and have every opportunity to pursue the pathway of their choice after their K-12 education.
• Review,developand/orimplementresourcestosupportstudentachievement,equity and well-being.
• Ensurecurriculumsupportsarealignedwithministrypriorities(e.g.,Educationthat Works for You, the First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework, Learning for All, and Growing Success).
• DevelopandmaintaininternalandexternalpartnershipsandrepresenttheStudent Achievement Division as needed with key stakeholder and partner groups.

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

You will support the development and implementation of learning on Indigenous histories, perspectives, contributions and ways of knowing across the Ontario curriculum.

• Extensive experience teaching and leading learning related to Indigenous histories, perspectives, contributions, and ways of knowing across multiple grades and/or disciplines of the Ontario’s 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 education
• 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 Theodora Vales at theodora.vales@ontario.ca by the closing date.

YIf 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.

n 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 May 31, 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

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The Sudbury Catholic District School Board provides Catholic education to 6,000 plus students in 18 schools throughout the area of Greater Sudbury. The School Board is governed by six publicly elected trustees and has over 700 staff members. The City of Greater Sudbury is centrally located in Northeastern Ontario at the convergence of three major highways. It is composed of a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments. Greater Sudbury is considered a city of lakes, containing 330 lakes and has the largest lake contained within a city.

Our School Board is host to and celebrates diverse cultures and is comprised of dedicated staff committed to high quality education that inspires and promotes lifelong learning. The successful candidate will assume supervision responsibilities for managing and overseeing the Special Education Services Department, as well as a K-12 family of schools and other assigned portfolios. Superintendent portfolios are reviewed annually by the Director of Education and are subject to changes based on the needs of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board.

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Ontario Supervisory Officer’s Qualifications Program (completed or in progress)
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
• Parts 1 & 2 Religious Education Additional Qualifications Program
• Special Education Specialist is a definite asset
• Demonstrated progressive, successful leadership experience at the school and board level
• A strong commitment to Catholic education and enhancing the school, home and parish partnership
• Proven expertise in instructional leadership and commitment to educational programs and services that upholds the philosophy and traditions of Catholic education
• Demonstrated understanding of the diverse nature of our school communities and evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity
• Have experience and/or a sound understanding of elementary and secondary programing, including Ministry initiatives
• An understanding the importance of the integration between the instructional and corporate departments of the board in increasing student achievement and well being
• Superior interpersonal skills, exhibiting confidentiality, diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution and issue-based problem-solving techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and computer skills
• Exemplary organizational skills and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and initiative

Required Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

Reporting to the Director of Education, the position will require the successful candidate to:

• Provide innovative leadership and administrative effectiveness within a K to 12 family of schools and a variety of portfolios including Special Education
• Work proactively with the Board’s senior administrative team in executing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan
• Effectively lead school improvement, student achievement and well-being initiatives
• Possess a positive attitude and have a demonstrated track record of forming and sustaining strong community partnerships
• Work successfully with principals, teachers, support staff, parents, students and community partners in an environment of trust and respect
• Successfully lead and promote innovation and change management
• Participate as a member of the leadership team in labour and employee relations, such as negotiations, grievance resolution, provision of supervision, guidance and support
• Manage system budget(s) and ensure due diligence and fiscal accountability

Additional Information

Our board is committed to providing safe environments for our students and staff. Please note that the conditions of employment include an acceptable Police Record Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as the certificate of completion for the Ministry of Labour Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps Training (available on-line).

Must have a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be able to travel.

The successful applicant is expected to assume the position by September 2023.

If your qualifications, positive attitude and commitment to student achievement and well-being make you an ideal candidate for this position, please submit a complete application package, no later than 12:00 pm on Monday June 5th, online through our website at sudburycatholicschools.simplication.com including;

• A cover letter
• A current resume including relevant leadership experience
• A copy of your current Ontario College of Teacher’s Certificate of Qualifications
• A current pastoral reference (form available upon request)
• A one-page description of the expected impact you will have as senior leader with the Sudbury Catholic District School Board
• The two most recent performance appraisals
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Names and contact information of three (3) professional references

As part of its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board also actively seeks applications from individuals within equity-seeking populations.

All applicants are thanked for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, or if you have questions about this collection of information, please contact Human Resources Services at (705) 673- 5620.

Thank you for your interest in Sudbury Catholic Schools.
www.sudburycatholicschools.ca

Mission: To realize each student’s potential within our inclusive Catholic learning community by nurturing and developing their mind, body and spirit.
Vision: Leaders in Learning and Faith

Joanne Bénard	Michael Bellmore 2023
Director of Education	Chair of the Board

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Job posting for the Ontario Institute for Education Leadership (IEL) Coordinator (part-time)

Apply by: June 9th, 2023

Reply to: communication@education-leadership-ontario.ca or
denise.a.duhaime@gmail.com

Organization and Job Term:

Ontario Institute for Education Leadership (IEL)
Maximum of 45 days for Coordination per year - Salary: Per diem rate $500.00
One-year contract with an option for renewal for two additional one-year terms

The IEL is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity.

As a bilingual contract position (French and English), the IEL Coordinator will work with the IEL Chair and the IEL Sub-Committee Chairs to ensure the delivery of programs and initiatives. The IEL Coordinator will attend the Steering Committee meetings and report on all communication activities.

The IEL is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allows for engagement of qualified staff who reflect diversity. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The Coordinator will:

• Ensure a smooth transition to incoming IEL Chair
• Ensure a smooth transition to incoming IEL Steering Committee members
• Establish and prepare monthly IEL Steering Committee agenda items in consultation with the IEL Chair and members of the IEL
• Prepare the agenda for the IEL Steering Committee meetings
• Ensure distribution of agenda and minutes before the IEL Steering Committee meetings and follow-up with committee members as required
• Facilitate meetings, develop and share meeting minutes of the IEL Steering Committee meetings
• Execute IEL tasks and decisions, as noted in the IEL meeting minutes or at the direction of the Chair
• Maintain archives and files as deemed appropriate
• Review and respond to all correspondence received through the IEL website
• Notify the Chair of all pending activities or initiatives involving the IEL
• Attend meetings involving the IEL as requested by the Chair
• Establish and maintain effective and ongoing linkages with Ministry of Education officials and all other relevant provincial associations as appropriate
• Brief the IEL Chair with information on current issues and/or requests and recommend a response, as appropriate
• Draft major communication, reports (e.g., Annual Report, Business Plan, Reports to the Ministry) etc., for the Chair of the IEL
• Manage the flow of work on a regular basis and throughout the year

The Coordinator shall determine the priority of work to be completed and shall have control over the daily work schedule.

How do I qualify?

Education, knowledge and experience:

You have:

• Qualifications and experience as a principal or supervisory officer;
• Expert current knowledge of policies, programs and initiatives related to leadership roles and supports in Ontario;
• Experience working with school districts and professional organizations representing the four Ontario education sectors;
• Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Institute for Education Leadership as well as Ontario’s educational systems and education programs;
• Expert knowledge of provincial education and social trends related to public policy directions, the educational environment and decision-making structures;
• Experience leading through an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework.

Knowledge of policy development and service-delivery program development:

• You have sound knowledge of policy development processes and service- delivery program development and monitoring.

Work-planning, organizational, coordination and project management skills:

You have:

• Strong work-planning, organizing and coordination skills;
• Project management, team leadership and administration abilities with consistent capacity to produce high quality results on time.

Communication skills:

You have:

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in both of Official Languages (French and English), including listening, conducting consultations, reporting and presenting;
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management, interpersonal and senior-level presentation skills.

Computer proficiency:

You have:

• Proficiency with Microsoft products
• Proficiency with Zoom meetings and webinars

Assets:

• Thorough knowledge of education leadership including leading for human rights, equity and inclusion
• Knowledge of website management

Additional Information:

Qualified candidates must submit an application package that includes:

• A cover letter
• A current resume including relevant leadership experience
• A one-page description of the expected impact you will have as the IEL Coordinator
• Two most current professional letters of recommendation from immediate supervisors
• Names and contact information of three (3) professional references

Completed application packages must be received no later than 12 p.m. on June 9th, 2023 to:
communication@education-leadership-ontario.ca or
denise.a.duhaime@gmail.com

Please address the subject line in your email “IEL Coordinator Application”.

All applicants are thanked for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Virtual interviews will be conducted during the week of June 26th.

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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.

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.

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Ministry of Education Organization Division: Ministry of Education, Ontario Public Service Student Achievement Division
Position Title: Education Officer
Job Term: Three Years 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 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:

• Supportcross-curricularconnectionstoScience,Technology,Engineeringand Mathematics (STEM) related curriculum areas, including the development and implementation of curriculum-linked resources.
• Supportministryprioritiesinachievement,equity,andwell-being,includingthe implementation of Ontario’s new de-streamed Grade 9 curriculum
• Review,developand/orimplementresourcestosupportstudentachievement,equity and well-being.
• Ensurecurriculumsupportsarealignedwithministrypriorities(e.g.,Growing Success, the First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework, Learning for All, and Growing Success).
• DevelopinternalandexternalpartnershipsandrepresenttheStudentAchievement 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.

YIf 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

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Ministry of Education Organization Division: Ministry of Education, Ontario Public Service Student Achievement Division
Position Title: Student Achievement Officer
Job Term: Three Years 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 publicly- funded 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 co- reflection
• 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.

YIf 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

Download this job posting.