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Alberta Classical Academy Superintendent of Schools

Alberta Classical Academy is now accepting applications for a Superintendent of Schools.

The Organization

Alberta Classical Academy is one of Albertas newest public charter schools. It offers an academically rigorous liberal arts education focused on developing the knowledge virtues and habits befitting free citizens. Among the schools distinct features are its embrace of traditional pedagogy and teacherled classrooms; a knowledgerich curriculum centred on classical and enduring works of literature philosophy and art; a focus on character and the nurturing of virtues; a culture of friendship and leisure (schol); and an explicit commitment to the pursuit of truth beauty and wisdom. Opening its first campus in September 2022 with 294 students at the Bridgeland School in Calgary Alberta Classical Academy is currently serving 1280 students on three campuses two in Calgary (K9 and one in Edmonton (K8. Growth plans will see ACA accommodate 1600 students inand growth to over 2000 students in grades K to 12 for theschool year.

The Opportunity

The Superintendent of Schools is the Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Classical Academy (ACA) Charter school Board and the Chief Education Officer of the Alberta Classical Academy schools. The Superintendent reports directly and is accountable to the Board for the conduct and operation of the Alberta Classical Academy. All Board authority delegated to the staff of the Alberta Classical Academy is delegated through the Superintendent. The incoming Superintendent will work with a dynamic executive and central office team from a central office in Calgary as well as leadership teams comprised of a Principal and Associate Principal at each campus. The Superintendent is subject to the Alberta Education Act and Regulations and is a member of and subject to the requirements of the College of Alberta School Superintendents. (See Position Functions and Responsibilities below.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and certifications:

• A Masters degree in Education or a related field;
• Multiple years experience in educational leadership preferably as a Principal or System Level leader;
• A minimum of three years experience teaching in the field of K to 12 education

preferably classical liberal arts education;

• Have or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate with Superintendent Leadership Quality Standard certification;
• Excellent problemsolving skills;
• Excellent organization skills and analytical skills with a record of completing a variety of significant projects on schedule;
• Ability to think strategically;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of groups and teams;
• Ability to work independently taking a proactive approach;
• High degree of intellectual curiosity;
• Sound philosophical instincts and heuristic principles with a well developed sense of

• The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively;
• Intellectual seriousness and depth and a commitment to learning for its own sake; Well developed interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with faculty administrators and other stakeholders;
• A solid understanding of the classical liberal arts tradition and of the ends it is meant to achieve;
• A love of wisdom and a passion for truth.

Salary will be negotiated based upon experience consistent with Alberta Regulations (for 2024 25 the regulated salary ranges from $60000 to $137582 CAD). The ideal starting date will be July 1 2025.

Applications

The closing date for applications is March 21 2025. If you believe you are the right person for this position please send a letter of introduction and application addressed to the Board of Directors/Alberta Classical Academy along with your curriculum vitae to:

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Position Functions and Responsibilities

• Student Learning
• Provides leadership in all matters relating to education in ACA schools. 1.2 Ensures all pupils have the opportunity to meet or exceed the standards established by the Alberta Ministry of Education and those identified in the ACA Charter.
• Ensures that ACA schools are organized and run in accordance with the philosophy vision and mission stipulated by the Charter and in accordance with Board policies.
• Ensures that ACA schools enable pupils to acquire the habits virtues and knowledge befitting free citizens and the intellectual and moral faculties necessary for leading healthy productive and meaningful lives.
• Provides leadership in enhancing educational opportunities for all pupils through research and partnerships.
• Provides leadership in implementing education policies established by the Minister and the Board.
• Student Welfare
• Ensures that the school environment supports the moral social physical intellectual psychological and spiritual growth of pupils consistent with the Charter.
• Ensures that all pupils are provided with a welcoming caring respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.
• Ensures the safety and wellbeing of students while participating in ACA programs or while using transportation provided or contracted by ACA.
• Ensures that school facilities adequately accommodate all enrolled students and that facilities are safe physical environments.
• Acts as or designates the attendance officer for ACA.
• Financial Management
• Ensures the fiscal management of ACAs resources is in accordance with the terms or conditions of any funding received by the Board under the Education Act or other relevant legislation.
• Ensures ACA operates in a fiscally responsible manner including adherence to recognized accounting procedures.
• Directs or oversees the preparation and the presentation of the budget.
• Ensures the Board has current and relevant financial information.
• Directs the preparation of the threeyear capital plan for submission to the Board.
• Personnel Management
• Has authority and responsibility for all personnelrelated matters unless precluded by legislation or Board policies.
• Monitors and works to improve the performance of staff and ensures appropriate growth supervision and evaluation processes are in place.
• Facilitates professional development and training sessions for staff to develop them as classical educators.
• Contributes to building leadership capacity within ACA.
• Ensures that each staff member is provided with a welcoming caring respectful and safe working environment
• Ensures the coordination and integration of human resources within ACA schools.
• Recommends staff compensation including benefits for approval by the Board.
• Policy and Administrative Procedures
• Provides leadership in the implementation of Board policies
• Develops and keeps current an Administrative Procedures Manual that is consistent with Board policy and provincial policies regulations and procedures.
• Delegated Authorities
• The Superintendent is delegated the authority to suspend a teacher or to terminate the contract of employment of a teacher on an emergency basis and without prior notice to the Board where the Superintendent is of the opinion that the teachers presence is a threat to the wellbeing of students. The suspension or termination shall be conducted in accordance with the Education Act and the Board must be informed of the suspension or termination at the next scheduled Board meeting.
• The Superintendent is delegated the authority to suspend or terminate the services of a non certificated staff member in accordance with all applicable legislation contracts and administrative procedures.
• The Superintendent is delegated authority to represent ACA in contractual agreements with employees and thirdparty contractors of ACA.
• Board Relations

• Attends meetings of the Board except as excused and makes recommendations on matters requiring Board action by providing accurate information and reports as are needed to ensure the making of informed decisions.
• Provides accurate and timely information to the Board as requested and on matters pertaining to the implementation of the Charter or Board policies
• Provides accurate and complete information and counsel to the Board as required to render decisions and perform its duties
• Attends and/or designates attendance at all committee meetings as requested. 7.7 Demonstrates respect integrity and support which is conveyed to the staff and community.

• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Leads a generative strategic planning process including the development of the Three Year Education Plan Annual Educational Results Report Budget Capital Plans and Transportation Plans for approval by the Board.
• Assists and provides counsel to the Board in determining the present and future educational needs of ACA through the development of short and longrange plans.
• Works with the Board to determine strategic planning priorities processes timelines and evaluation metrics subject to Board approval.
• Implements plans as approved.
• Reports regularly on results achieved.
• Compliance
• Ensures that ACA and schools under its authority operate in compliance with all legal Ministerial and Board mandates and timelines.
• Reports to the Minister on matters identified in and required by the Education Act and provincial legislation.
• Organizational Management
• Carries out duties with integrity and in a manner that merits and maintains the trust and confidence of those with whom the Superintendent works most directly.
• Builds an organizational structure and culture that facilitates collaboration positive working relationships and active participation in advancing the ACA Charter.
• Encourages innovation and research and shares best practices research and development occurring within ACA.
• Community Relations
• Takes appropriate actions to ensure open transparent positive internal and external communications are developed and maintained.
• Ensures parents are satisfied with the services provided and the responsiveness of ACA
• Promotes effective communication between School Council school leadership and the Board as appropriate.
• Ensures that appropriate dispute resolution processes are in place and that parents faculty and staff have effective means of communicating and elevating concerns and questions. 11.5 Acts as or designates the Head of the organization for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.
• Serves as a spokesperson for ACA and ensures that public communications messages are consistent with the Charter.
• Promotes and facilities opportunities for collaboration and engagement with the broader community including other school authorities neighbourhood associations arts and cultural associations and others.
• Develops and maintains positive and effective relationships and partnerships with provincial and regional government departments agencies community and postsecondary institutions.

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