Superintendent of Schools

OPPORTUNITY PROFILE : SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

NANAIMO LADYSMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT

THE ORGANIZATION : NANAIMO LADYSMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) resides within the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-Naw-As and Stz'uminus First Nations.

The district provides a full range of programs from Kindergarten to Grade 12, in addition to programs for preschoolers and adult learners.

NLPS consists of 28 elementary schools, six secondary schools, one Distributed Learning School Island ConnectED (K-12), a Secondary Learning Alternatives School, and a strong international student program.

NLPS is dedicated to creating a safe, caring and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive of the diversity of their entire learning community.

Indigenous partnerships continue to be a top priority for the school district, along with a strong focus on truth and reconciliation.

THE OPPORTUNITY : SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Superintendent of Schools (Superintendent) is the Chief Executive Officer of the District, reporting directly to the Board of Education, and is accountable to it for the conduct, operation, and results of the District.

The Superintendent is entrusted with the responsibility of improving student achievement and ensuring that the organization, administration, supervision, and evaluation of all educational programs align with this mandate.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a progressive, inspiring leader to take a strong district to the next level. With a high functioning Board, great organizational culture, and a commitment to equity and Indigenous student success, the Superintendent role at NLPS will provide a meaningful challenge to public education leaders.

Specific Areas of Responsibility

• Leadership and District Culture : The Superintendent works collaboratively with the Board to develop a collective District vision, ensuring students are provided with a safe, caring, and inclusive environment.
• Policy and Governance : The Superintendent provides leadership to ensure compliance relating to governance, legislation, and policy.
• Communications and Community Relations : The Superintendent enhances relationships among all members of schools, the community, and the public.
• Organizational Leadership : The Superintendent leverages data for decision-making and ensures the overall fiscal health and compliance of the District.
• Leading Learning : The Superintendent creates conditions that allow for the development of practices that facilitate learning for each student.
• Leadership Development and Employee Engagement : The Superintendent sets the tone for the District as a learning organization, responsible for leadership development and succession planning.

THE PERSON

The Superintendent should be a humble and engaging leader with experience in public-education systems. They must possess an inclusive and transparent leadership style, and have the ability to lead diverse, high performing teams.

Required Qualifications :

• A minimum of a master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• District-level leadership and operational management experience in a public education system.
• Experience and interest in decolonization and working with Indigenous communities.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with the Board of Education, community, and other partner groups.
• Experience in media relations, communication and public speaking.

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits. The salary range is $247,718 - $275,242.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT :

Emily Brown, Nick Lay, or Tony Kirschner

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880609 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5

Phone : (604) 688-8422 or Email : [email protected]

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