Superintendent of Education
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Job Description
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
The HamiltonWentworth Catholic District School Board is inviting internal and external applications for its Superintendent of Education pool.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
DESCRIPTION: The HamiltonWentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is a Christ centred school system that provides excellence in Catholic education to approximately 30000 students in 56 elementary and secondary schools and 4 Adult and Continuing Education centres throughout the region. The successful candidate(s) will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Boards Mission to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which Our Lord Jesus Christ is the model. The candidate(s) will provide visionary and transformational leadership at the system level working collaboratively with fellow members of Senior Administration and school throughout the system. The candidate(s) will be an active member of Directors Council and support implementation and monitoring of the MultiYear Strategic Plan and the Board Student Achievement Plan. The position involves central portfolio responsibilities as well as monitoring and supporting student faith formation achievement and wellbeing within a Family of Schools.
Qualifications
- Active member of their Catholic parish with a commitment to place Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church at the centre of their service to Catholic education;
- Ontario College of Teachers Certification of Registration and Certificate of Qualifications;
- Ontario Supervisory Officers Qualification;
- Special Education Specialist Qualifications and/or Special Education for Administrators Additional Qualification course by the end of the 2nd year of appointment; and
- Visionary and transformational leadership and professional qualities gained through a minimum of five years of experience as a Catholic principal.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership expertise in the following areas:
- Discerning the signs of the times in the context of publicly funded Catholic education;
- A deep commitment to honouring the dignity of each person especially the most vulnerable and marginalized;
- Supporting school and system Catholic leadership development;
- Complying with and implementing strategic directions; enhancing community partnerships; and inspiring principals viceprincipals teachers and other system staff;
- Implementing and complying with Board policies Government of Ontario Legislation; the Education Statutes and Regulations of Ontario; and Ministry of Education Guidelines;
- Committing to staff/student wellbeing and Catholic faith formation;
- Excellent interpersonal communication timemanagement and organizational skills;
- A demonstrated ability to collaborate as a committed and contributing member of a cohesive missiondriven Senior Administration team;
- Promoting good stewardship through the ethical careful and responsible management of the resources entrusted to the Board; and
- Empowering staff and promoting shared leadership.
- A complete curriculum vitae providing evidence of the required qualifications;
- A statement 12 pages) of philosophy of Catholic Education which outlines experiences and examples of personal commitment to Catholic faith and witness;
- Completion of Religious Renewal (or similar process if external to the Board);
- A current written Pastoral Letter of Reference from the applicants present Pastor;
- A current written professional reference from the applicants immediate supervisor; and
- The names addresses telephone numbers and consent to contact two additional references from the applicants current or previous work environment.
Effective Date of Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed to a Superintendent of Education Pool. Appointment to the role of Superintendent of Education will be subject to the needs of Board.
Hard copy applications in a sealed envelope marked Personal and Confidential must be received by the undersigned not later than May 5 2025 4:00 P.M.
Mr. D. Hansen Director of Education Catholic Education Centre 90 Mulberry Street Hamilton Ontario L8N 3R9
If submitting an electronic application please send to: Daniela Spadafora Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Human Resources at
Schools and administrative sites within the HamiltonWentworth Catholic District School Board give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and centre of Catholic education. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Boards Mission which is:
In union with our Bishop to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model
In our efforts to honour the dignity of each person and ensure an inclusive diverse and representative workforce the HamiltonWentworth Cahtolic District School Board will: value promote and encourage the hiring of staff from underrepresented communities; value applicants additional experiences lived experience skills backgrounds and perspectives.
The Board is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive barrierfree recruitment and selection processes. If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity please advise Human Resources (or the hiring manager) if you require an accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
