Assistant Superintendent

THE ORGANIZATION NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

The North Vancouver School District (“NVSD”) provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student and bring communities together to learn, share and grow. As a school district with over 16,000 students, their parents and caregivers, and more than 2,500 staff, there is a strong sense of community.

Shared values set the tone for how NVSD relates to its community in pursuing common goals, demonstrating consistent and fair leadership, and guiding it in working collaboratively and productively to realize its vision. NVSD’s core values of trust, responsibility, respect and collaboration form the foundation of its work.

With its focus on ‘Great Schools’ as Vibrant Learning Communities, progressive approach to instruction, firm belief in inclusive education, advocacy for Indigenizing learning, and emphasis on social emotional learning, the NVSD really is the natural place to learn, share and grow and thrive.

North Vancouver School District honours diversity and recognizes the exceptional in everyone. Through 25 elementary schools, seven secondary schools, and North Vancouver Online Learning, NVSD offers students and staff a welcoming, safe and inclusive culture and learning environment.

NVSD acknowledges and thanks the Coast Salish people, upon whose traditional territory the District resides. NVSD expresses its gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, and values the opportunity to learn, share and grow on this traditional territory.

THE OPPORTUNITY ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Reporting to the Superintendent / CEO, and as part of the NVSD’s executive leadership team, the Assistant Superintendent (“A-S”) plays a critical role in executing the District’s commitment to progressive and innovative development in public education. Highly relational, innovative, and progressive, they are a champion of the public system and committed to fostering high performing, inclusive, student-centred learning environments.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary leader to take a thriving district to the next level. With an engaged Board, great organizational culture, and a commitment to equity and Indigenous student success, the A-S role at NVSD will provide a meaningful challenge to public education leaders. NVSD prides itself on incorporating the student voice in District decision-making. The A-S contributes to innovation and driving systemic shifts to improve education and student outcomes, harnessing the energy that exists in the District.

The A-S should possess a deep understanding of school-based performance as well as the attention-to-detail and wherewithal to manage ongoing operational initiatives such as enrollment management and staffing, interdepartmental coordination, and contracting with the Ministry to build new childcare services which are operated by third parties.

Areas of Responsibility

Supervises schools and classrooms, as necessary, to ensure the quality of educational programs, and provides educational leadership to schools as appropriate;
Develops budgets for school and department responsibilities, and staffing assignments and adjustments ;
Establishes effective working relationships with Principals, school staffs, and central office personnel;
Champions sustainable practices within the District, promoting environmental education and incorporating green initiatives into school and District practices and programs;
Establishes productive partnerships with key community-based agencies and social services organizations to ensure student preparedness;
Advises and assists the Superintendent in all aspects of District operations, management and administration;
Through the Superintendent, assists the Board in fulfilling its governance and policy-making functions, and attends regular Board meetings;
Oversees District leadership development, and the supervision / evaluation of Principals and Vice-Principals;
Assists in the development and maintenance of long-range plans at District and school levels;
Reports regularly to the Superintendent, keeps the Superintendent informed of significant activities in areas within the Assistant Superintendent’s jurisdiction, and provides personnel with information and reports;
Participates actively as a member of the executive management team;
Maintains effective liaison with appropriate external organizations and community-based support services, and assists in effective communication with the public when required;
Provides leadership to a portfolio of elementary, secondary, and specialized school programs; and

Provides leadership to District strategic direction and educational priorities.

THE PERSON

The A-S should be collaborative, evidenced through a respected, relational approach to supporting and mentoring staff and showing comfort in equipping others to lead. Additionally, they are able to lead difficult conversations