Superintendent of Education

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board operates 19 schools in the communities of Blind River, Chapleau, Elliot Lake, Espanola, Hornepayne, Massey, Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, and White River.

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Superintendent of Education. The successful candidate will be assigned a system portfolio that meets the individual’s expertise and background, including, but not limited to, oversight of a family of schools.

The successful candidate will be expected to report to the Mount St. Joseph Catholic Education Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. In addition, frequent travel throughout the board’s jurisdiction may be required.

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Superintendent of Education will provide effective leadership and work proactively with the board’s senior management in executing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan to ensure consistent quality standards throughout the board.

The ideal candidate will have proven expertise and experience in teaching and leadership. Candidates are required to have a Supervisory Officer’s Certificate within two years of the position commencing, with a written plan outlining how the qualifications are to be obtained if they have not yet been acquired. Additional qualifications are outlined later in this document.

Candidates are to be actively practicing Catholics with a strong history of dedication to the goals and objectives of Catholic education. The ideal candidate is an energetic, self-motivated, collaborative, hard-working, and visionary team leader who is ethical and caring. S/He has:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven leadership skills, particularly within the school environment;
• A positive attitude and a track record of forming and sustaining strong community partnerships;
• Competency with technology and ability to handle competing demands in an efficient manner;
• Knowledge of, commitment to, and experience with Indigenous education and communities;
• The ability to work with principals, teachers, and support staff in an environment of trust.

In accordance with the Ontario Leadership Framework (2013), the ideal candidate will demonstrate the personal leadership resources of an effective leader, core leadership practices / competencies, and system practices and procedures.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, updated Certificate of Qualification and Registration from the OCT, and complete résumé. The résumé must include the names and contact information of three professional references, as well as a current pastoral reference, with written authorization to contact these references.

The successful candidate is expected to assume the position no later than Monday, February 7, 2022. Applications marked “Personal & Confidential” will be received at the address below until Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Interviews for selected candidates will be held on the afternoon of Friday, January 7, 2022 and COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Questions may be directed to Karen Biocchi, Executive Assistant, at directors_office@hscdsb.on.ca or 705.945.5600.

The Superintendent of Education will provide effective leadership to, and work proactively with, school administrators. The Superintendent of Education will provide strategic, innovative and operational leadership and will work with the board’s senior management in developing and executing strategic plans in support of the educational and business objectives of the board. The successful candidate is expected to provide support at board meetings and other venues. Additional leadership responsibilities and project assignments may also be assigned based on system needs, interest and expertise.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Supervisory Officer Qualifications or written plan with a commitment to obtain such within two years
• Three of the following four qualifications: Primary, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior Qualifications
• Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

The successful applicant will demonstrate evidence of the following practices, procedures, and personal leadership resources, in accordance with the Ontario Leadership Framework (2013) – Catholic School-Level Leadership Framework:

• Setting Directions
• Building Relationships and Developing People
• Developing the Organization to Support Desired Practices
• Improving the Instructional Program
• Securing Accountability
• Cognitive Resources
• Social Resources
• Psychological Resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ontario Principals’ Qualifications, Parts 1 and 2
• Qualifications in all four divisions
• Special Education, Part 1
• Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Specialist
• French as a Second Language, Part 1

Qualified applicants are requested to submit the following by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 to directors_office@hscdsb.on.ca.

1. A complete résumé with a summary of leadership positions in education and faith-related activities.
2. The names and contact information of three (3) professional references, with written permission to contact them.
3. A current pastoral reference, with written permission to contact him.
4. An up-to-date Record of Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers and most recent performance appraisal.

Interviews will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to do a 5 -10 minute presentation on a topic to be provided on Friday, December 17, 2021.

THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities. The Board will take into account the person’s ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.