System Principal of Equitable Leadership Development
System Principal of Equitable Leadership Development
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JOB OPPORTUNITY NOTICE
System Principal of Equitable Leadership Development
Start Date: September 2 2025
One-year Term Appointment
About the Board
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning equity engagement and innovation.
We are guided by our vision Growing Together the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future and our values of Compassion Dignity Trust and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all.
Proudly serving a community of approximately 50000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area HWDSB operates across 84 elementary schools 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8800 staff members.
Staff Wellness
At HWDSB staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe valued and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.
Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employees well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP) in addition to many other program components.
The System Principal of Equitable Leadership Development is a co-developed role created in syncretism with the Hamilton-Wentworth Principals Council (HWPC). It is designed to respond to the identified need for enhanced support to Principals and Vice Principals while ensuring a continued focus on student improvement and well-being . The System Principal of Equitable Leadership Development will champion the implementation of the HWDSBs Leadership Strategy providing proactive responsive restorative and equity-informed Leadership support to Principals Vice Principals and other employee groups.
Committed to our HWDSB Multi- Year Strategic Plan (2023-2028) an applicant for this opportunity maintains the following competencies:
Upholding Human Rights Safety & Well-being
Providing Equitable Quality Supports and Services
Collaborating with Students Families Communities and Staff
Building a Sustainable Education System
Reinforcing Indigenous Educational Wellness & Reconciliation
Reporting to the Superintendent of Equity & Student Achievement Leadership the System Principal of Equitable Leadership Development is a member of an interdisciplinary team of System Principals and Managers responsible for supporting the Boards Multi Year Strategic Plan specifically focused on the Leadership Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of sustainable leadership development programs / strategies aligned with HWDSBs Multi- Year Strategic Plan Board Improvement Plan and the Leadership Strategy .
Develop capacity within school administrators to lead equity and evidence-informed school improvement initiatives aligned to the HWDSB Multi- Year Strategic Plan.
Support school leaders to implement and monitor their School Improvement Plans through capacity-building approaches mentoring and coaching including but not limited to supporting appraisal processes and planning professional development both through professional development and on-site work with leaders in schools .
Support school leaders in identifying disrupting and addressing systemic barriers within school-based data policies and practices that perpetuate systemic oppression and harm to communities and individuals .
D evelop facilitate and oversee dynamic learning and leadership opportunities for a variety of staff groups.
Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of leadership and staff development programs and make recommendations for future professional learning opportunities .
Work alongside multiple departments ( i.e. Human Resources) and leadership groups to support the Leadership needs of the organization.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills & Abilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate :
Lead as a Duty (OHRC) and Declaration (UNDRIP) Bearer and Pillar of the Palisade; centering the work of Human Rights Equity and Belonging and Restorative Indigenous Educational Wellness and Reconciliation.
Proven experience in educational leadership and staff development .
Strong understanding of HWDSBs Multi- Year Strategic Plan and commitment to its values and strategic directions.
Proven ability to coach facilitate communicate and problem-solve in complex school settings alongside Principals and Vice Principal colleagues.
Strong understanding of systemic inequities identity-affirming leadership and the factors contributing to opportunity and achievement gaps.
Experience with equity-centered instructional leadership including culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy (CRRP) critical inquiry and differentiated support structures.
Knowledge of anti-oppressive anti-racist and intersectional frameworks and the ability to support others in leading with these lenses.
Demonstrated success working on and leading collaborative teams.
Creativity innovation and adaptability in practice.
Highly effective interpersonal skills and a strong capacity to support colleagues.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Excellent personal leadership resources .
Be able to work in multiple school settings and travel throughout the district providing Leadership Development.
A letter of interest is invited from Elementary and Secondary Principals for this position. Vice-Principals currently in the Elementary or Secondary Principal Pool are also eligible to apply . Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Friday June 27 2025 . Conversations regarding this position centering on the letter of interest will occur on Thursday July 3 and Friday July 4 .
Employment Equity Statement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum staff population physical surroundings and the broader community.
HWDSBs mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights equity diversity and inclusion while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities experiences and needs of our students and our communities.
HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:
- Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations Mtis and Inuit peoples).
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin (e.g. Black and racialized communities immigrant communities etc.).
- Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
- Persons who identify as women.
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions. (i.e. Two-spirit and LGBTQIA).
As part of HWDSBs commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.
Land Acknowledgement
HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do soresponsibly respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.
Applicant Self-Identification Form
The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSBs progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected used disclosed and retained in the system(Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant toOntarios Education Equity Action Plan(Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act(MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA andethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions you can select prefer not to answer. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
