Posting #25.075 - Superintendent, Student Achievement & Well‐being ‐ Qualified Applicants Pool [...]

Intermim Human Resources Officer at Waterloo Region District School Board Learning Support Services Applications from employees of the Waterloo Region District School Board as well as external applicants will be considered. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools, as well as alternative and continuing education sites. WRDSB is committed to creating learning environments that support the achievement and well‑being of all students through partnering with staff, parents, families, caregivers and communities to promote success in learning and life. Additional information regarding the Board is available on our website at www.wrdsb.ca. At the Waterloo Region District School Board, we strive to create learning environments where all students can excel and we are inviting applications to our Superintendent, Student Achievement & Well‑Being Qualified Applicants Pool. We are seeking qualified candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to academic excellence, Indigenous sovereignty, human rights and equity, and are relationship focused. The ideal candidate will have a Supervisory Officer Certificate or be currently enrolled in the Supervisory Officers Qualification Program with a plan to obtain the certificate no later than August 31, 2027. Candidates must have an outstanding educational leadership background as evidenced in their most recent performance appraisal and be able to demonstrate their leadership impact. Candidates will demonstrate a depth and breadth of leadership experiences and have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a School or System Principal. Successful candidates to the Qualified Applicants Pool for the role of Superintendent, Student Achievement & Well‑Being, would be eligible to be placed into the role of Supervisory Officer, as positions become available up to August 31, 2028. Responsibilities With a fulsome understanding of school improvement and commitment to Indigenous sovereignty, human rights and equity, the Superintendent will provide leadership and oversight in a number of areas related to supervision of schools, program planning, implementation and evaluation, and building system capacity to improve student success and well‑being. An understanding of both elementary and secondary education, a commitment to equity and inclusion, anti‑oppression and anti‑racism, as well as an understanding of mental health and wellbeing, will be important assets to fulfilling this role. Successful candidates will be leaders with excellent communication and interpersonal skills dedicated to continuous improvement and learning. This includes having a deep knowledge of the communities they serve and a commitment to responding to diverse and unique needs. Candidates will demonstrate skills in developing collegial and collaborative learning and working environments where principals, vice‑principals, and staff within the system fulfill Waterloo Region District School Board’s commitment to celebrating the gifts of each and every student. Superintendents ensure compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, WRDSB Policies and Administrative Procedures, the Ontario Human Rights Code and other directives as set out by the Ministry of Education and the Board’s Multi‑Year Strategic Plan. Qualifications Be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers Hold a recognized Supervisory Officer’s Certificate or be currently enrolled in the Supervisory Officer's Certificate with a completion date of August 31, 2027 (recognized by the Ontario College of Teachers) Have demonstrated successful leadership experience, in all Ontario Leadership Framework (OLF) domains, within an educational setting Evidence of school improvement implementation and progress monitoring - leadership of system level initiatives is seen as an asset Has demonstrated personal and professional leadership competencies in addressing equity of access to opportunities, outcomes and experiences for students and staff through strong instructional strategies and leadership Demonstrates a commitment to understanding complex and intersectional equity issues and taking actions to eradicate systemic barriers, racism and oppression through challenging systemic structures Bring proven personal leadership resources as outlined in the Ontario Leadership Framework and the WRDSB Sovereignty‑Affirming and Equity Competencies Demonstrated knowledge and experience staffing schools, managing budgets, and working collaboratively with various service departments Demonstrate the WRDSB’s core values and strategic directions Has proven ability to engage community, always striving to build consensus Possess the ability to affect positive change Applicants are asked to electronically submit a copy of their covering letter and resume ‑ as a PDF package ‑ quoting “Posting #25.075, Superintendent Applicant Pool”, no later than 4:00 pm, January 9, 2026, via email to Karen Leishman, Executive Assistant to the Director of Education, at karen_leishman@wrdsb.ca. Equity The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well‑being of our students, and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidate participation in the hiring process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants but will only be interviewing selected candidates based on job‑specific criteria and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr