Associate Superintendent
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THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT
With deep gratitude and respect we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xmkym (Musqueam) Swxw7mesh xwumixw (Squamish Nation) & slilwta (TsleilWaututh Nation).
At the Vancouver School Board (VSB) we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for learners from kindergarten to adult. As a large urban school district VSB is one of Canadas most diverse school systems we embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 110 schools and programs where more than 50000 students learn and grow. Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. More than 7700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students needs applying evidenceinformed practices and building relationships. VSBs culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves. Our work is guided by the VSB Education Plan and grounded in the embedded equity statement. For more information about our school district please visit .
THE OPPORTUNITY:
You bring extensive knowledge and experience in leading and supporting elementary schools curriculum and assessment implementation of innovative practices and programs inclusion equity and reconciliation.
Outstanding interpersonal problemsolving and communication skills are key to success as you will build maintain and establish relationships with inherent rights holders staff students families stakeholders and community partners in the provision of quality public are a relational leader and collaborative decision maker who engages and motivates others in building effective and responsive teams.
Your background is exemplary and includes extensive experience and graduate work in educational leadership curriculum design and teaching practice. Your experience at a senior administrative level is complemented by a Masters Degree in Education and eligibility for certification from the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) of British Columbia. Finally you can clearly articulate a comprehensive understanding of inclusion equity and reconciliation as it relates to the work of a large urban public education system.
You will be joining a senior team that is clearly focused on excellence and student success. As an Associate Superintendent you will collaborate with a team of Directors of Instruction and other senior team members in supporting elementary schools and a variety of teams in the implementation of the VSB Education Plan . You will also be responsible for a variety of portfolios that may include some of the following: Adult Education Alternate and Alternative Education Curriculum and Assessment Equity Indigenous Education International Education Mental Health and Wellbeing and Online Learning.
As an Associate Superintendent you will collaborate closely with senior team members in creating opportunities for learners to reach beyond previous boundaries in their knowledge and experience. As required you will support the Board of Trustees and Senior Team at a variety of Board standing committees advisory committees working groups and board meetings. You will also liaise with the Ministry of Education and Child Care other ministries inherent rights holders stakeholders and organizations that have a shared interest in supporting the success of students in the District.
The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence and district transformation which supports instructional leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eligibility for a BC Teaching Certificate (TRB).
- Minimum of a Masters Degree in Education.
- Extensive experience and graduate work in educational leadership curriculum design and teaching practice.
- Experience at a senior leadership level.
- The distinct makeup of the VSB community thrives to support the inclusion of all may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to VSBs diverse community.
COMPENSATION:
The compensation package will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the qualified candidate. The salary range for the position is $218021 to $242246 and includes a competitive benefits package. Further details can be provided through the recruitment and selection process.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please email your application to and include the job title in the subject line. Please include a cover letter and resume and three professional references (including your current and previous supervisor). In your cover letter include a brief description of your experiences and beliefs as they relate to this posting. The closing date for application is Monday June 2 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Search pursuant to BCs Criminal Records Review Act which will be subject to review by the VSB.
If you have any questions about the posting please contact Helen McGregor Superintendent and CEO at or Michael Gray Executive Director Employee Services at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
