SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION POSTING
Commencing with the 2026-2027 school year; precise start date to be determined.
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Boards web site at
Applicants must include, the name of three references, and authorization for the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board to contact the references, and a copy of the Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of qualification. These documents should be uploaded directly into your Apply to Education portfolio/application.
POSITION SUMMARY
This role is intentionally designed to:
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Build system-level leadership capacity
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Strengthen coherence across schools, portfolios, and system priorities
The Superintendent of Education will work closely alongside the other Superintendents of Education and the Superintendent of Business, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, to advance strategic priorities while providing leadership to central positions as well as schools, instructional leadership, and governance contexts.
Key Responsibilities
The Superintendent of Education will demonstrate:
System & Instructional Leadership
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Cocreation and monitoring of Board Student Achievement Plan
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Support all schools in achieving Student Achievement Plan goals
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Monitoring, implementation, and evaluation of school and system improvement plans
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Build capacity in instructional leadership, assessment, and responsive practice
Portfolio Leadership
Provide coordination and leadership support for:
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Academic Achievement
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Special Education
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Mental Health and Well-Being
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Safe and Supportive Schools
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Family of Schools Supervision
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Equity & Inclusion
System Coherence & Capacity Building
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Align initiatives across the system to enhance impact
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Support professional learning aligned with system priorities
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Foster collaborative learning cultures and collective efficacy
QUALIFICATIONS
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Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
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Supervisory Officer's Certificate (or ability to commence qualifications immediately)
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Minimum 5 years of experience as a Principal
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Experience leading school improvement and system-level initiatives
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Knowledge and/or experience in mental health, safe schools, and/or special education
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Experience or interest in digital leadership, AI integration, or innovation in teaching and learning
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Strong understanding of both elementary and secondary education
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Demonstrated leadership aligned with the Ontario Leadership Framework
Leadership Profile
The successful candidate:
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Is a systems thinker who can connect strategy to practice
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Is collaborative, reflective, and improvement-focused
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Builds trust and strong relationships across diverse communities
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Promotes innovation while maintaining a strong foundation in evidence-informed pedagogy
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Leads with a deep commitment to student success, well-being, and equity
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio Attention Jasmin Marion, Manager, Human Resources. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.
As an equal opportunity employer, KPDSB is committed to promoting equity and inclusion by proactively identifying, addressing, and dismantling systemic barriers that affect our students, staff, and communities. We encourage applications from individuals who face historical and/or current barriers to equity, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous peoples, and those who experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, color, place of origin, or disabilities (whether visible or invisible).
Any confidential information provided by applicants will be used solely for the purposes of this competition and will be safeguarded in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. KPDSB is dedicated to fostering an accessible and inclusive workplace and ensuring barrier-free employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants who require accommodation are strongly encouraged to inform Human Resources at any stage of the recruitment process.
