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Job Description
Westmount Charter Schools Board of Directors invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Superintendent at Westmount Charter School
Fostering Gifted Education from the
Inside Out
Superintendent of Schools
Westmount Charter School is located in the City of Calgary ranked one of the top cities in Canada for quality of life. We currently have two campuses located five minutes apart the elementary campus for grades K4 and the midhigh campus for grades 512. Westmount Charter School offers a diverse range of gifted education programming to 1300 students in a congregated setting and employs approximately 180 staff. The school was granted its original charter in 1996 and was last evaluated by Alberta Education in 2013/14 resulting in a 15year Charter to August 31 2031. The Charter will be formally reviewed again in the 2028/29 school year.
THE SUPERINTENDENT
This role involves the provision of leadership to the board and school administration on educational and operational matters. Knowledge of Albertas education system combined with experience in the supervision of district fiscal and facility operations as well as the management of human resources is essential. You are expected to meet the qualifications set out by the Minister of Education in Albertas Education Act and the Alberta Superintendent Leadership Quality Standard. In addition you will be expected to have contemporary knowledge of and a strong commitment to the education of students who are gifted. The role of the superintendent is outlined in detail in Policy 9 of the Charter Board Policy Handbook.
Are you a dynamic visionary and authentic leader passionate about cultivating a welcoming safe and caring environment for our students staff and the Westmount community Are you committed to Westmounts mission and our vision of fostering gifted education from the inside out Do you lead by example in promoting a culture of respect and inclusion
As a forwardthinking education leader and the Chief Executive Officer of Westmount Charter School you will embrace our Charter pedagogy Gifted Education from the Inside Out and possess the following professional qualifications and attributes:
- a Bachelor of Education and Masters degree or equivalent from a reputable university;
- an Alberta Superintendent Leadership Certificate issued under the Certification of Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation or the ability to obtain temporary certification);
- eligible for or possesses Alberta teacher certification;
- at least 3 years successful previous experience in a school system in Alberta or in a school system of an equivalent standard that is acceptable to the board that appoints the superintendent;
- administrative experience at the system or district level in the implementation of educational policies;
- experience and knowledge of Albertas education system with respect to curriculum program matters for the effective delivery of gifted education;
- ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with the school administration teachers and other staff providing both leadership and support;
- commitment to charter schools as important components of Albertas choice in public education system;
- appreciation for the challenges and opportunities inherent in charter schools; and
- experience and knowledge of the support needed for twiceexceptional students.
- flexibility empathy and passion for supporting our staff needs;
- establishing a safe caring and inclusive environment where diversity is respected and all members of Westmounts community feel welcomed and;
- ability to navigate the complexities of our diverse community including relationships with students parents and staff.
- Westmount Charter School is a school of choice under the Alberta Choice in Education Act.
- Westmount is the only K12 congregated setting in Alberta for students who are gifted.
- The school serves approximately 1300 students who represent a broad range of diversity including race sex gender identity gender expression English as an Additional Language (EAL) special education needs (twice exceptional) underachievement and highachievement.
- Over 22 percent of Westmount students are coded for specialized learning needs making this school one of the most inclusive learning environments in Alberta for gifted learners with additional support available.
- Publicly funded through Alberta Education.
- Innovative research in education/gifted education in partnership with the University of Calgary.
- Professional development for all staff in gifted education and access to additional professional development respective to the role.
- Dedicated knowledgeable supportive and innovative leadership teams and staff who make Westmount students our priority.
- Dedicated and supportive board members and parents.
- Professional development support and mentoring are available in the superintendent role and gifted education.
- Two locations one school one culture of inclusion and respect.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Westmount Charter School provides a welcoming caring and safe learning and working environment that respects diversity strives for equity among our students and staff and creates an atmosphere of inclusion generating and fostering a sense of belonging among our community members. All individuals within the school authority have the right to learn and work in settings that promote equity of opportunity dignity and respect regardless of race age ancestry place of origin colour religious beliefs gender gender identity gender expression physical or mental disability marital status family status socioeconomic status and sexual orientation.
THE APPOINTMENT
The initial appointment will be a oneyear term with a provision for renewal by the Board of Directors upon the agreement of both parties. Duties will commence on August 20 2025 for the 2025/26 school year. This position ranges from a 0.6 to a 1.0 FTE to be finalized upon hire and employment is conditional upon the receipt of a valid police information check including a vulnerable sector check.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
To express your interest you may submit your candidacy via email along with a cover letter and a detailed resume (C.V. must include 3 recent professional references) in confidence to:
Superintendent Search
Human Resources Director
Westmount Charter School
728 32nd Street NW
Calgary Alberta T2N 2V9
Email:
The application deadline is April 11 2025 at 4:00 pm MDT .
TIMELINES AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Recruitment Timelines
- Applications close on April 11 2025 at 4:00 pm MDT.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified no later than April 17 2025 of their status.
- Interviews are tentatively scheduled over two days if necessary with preliminary interviews taking place on April 26 and April 27 2025.
- Second interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place on May 3 and May 4 2025.
- Candidates interviewed for the position will be advised of the hiring decision no later than May 23 2025 at the very latest.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Supporting Documentation letters of reference are not required but will be considered.
- References to be contacted if selected for an interview provide two professional references with contact emails and two phone numbers.
Employment Type
Full-Time
