Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

**Administration Offices**

**Senior Administration**

**Full-time, 12-month position**

**Team Effective date: April 1, 2025, or as mutually agreed**

River East Transcona School Division is seeking a strategic and innovative leader for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. We are the second-largest school division in Manitoba, with more than 19,000 students and 3,500 staff, across 43 schools and four operational buildings.

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Superintendent & CEO, the role of Assistant Superintendent of Student Services encompasses key senior leadership and managerial responsibilities related to the provision of student services for the school division.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Provide leadership in the development, coordination, and assessment of student services programming, including mental health, well-being, attendance, suspensions, and transitions.
- Supervise and support the identification, programming, and services for students with additional needs, ensuring seamless coordination across the division.
- Oversee professional learning and training for staff related to student services.
- Maintain and disseminate current knowledge and best practices in student services, ensuring alignment with divisional policies and provincial guidelines.
- Allocate and administer student services funding and staffing within approved budgets.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate direct reports, including school-based administrators and divisional leaders.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including justice, law enforcement, and health agencies, to support student success.
- Lead crisis response, accessibility initiatives, and strategies to foster a safe and caring school climate.
- Provide reports and recommendations to the superintendent on student services activities, staffing, and structural changes.
- Ensure compliance with provincial regulations and divisional procedures, including medical protocols and student placements.
- Contribute to divisional planning and initiatives as part of the senior administration team.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the division.

**Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities**
- Demonstrated experience in school and system leadership, with expertise in Student Services programming and a strong understanding of related legislation, policies, and trends.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and strategic planning skills, with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative learning community, promoting shared decision-making and the achievement of divisional goals.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with Trustees, staff, students, parents, government agencies, and community partners.
- Proven ability in conflict resolution and employee relations, enabling mediation of complex issues and promoting a harmonious work environment.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to make courageous decisions that prioritize student success.
- Expertise in leading organizational change and building capacity for system-wide growth and improvement.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct, serving as a role model within the division.
- Proficiency with technology to support effective leadership and communication.

**Conditions of Employment**
- Valid teaching certificate from Manitoba, or other Canadian province or territory.
- External applicants must supply a Criminal Record Search and a cleared Child Abuse Registry check upon hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Work is primarily in an office setting.
- May be required to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends and/or evenings.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the position identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to the position._

Submit résumé, including a statement of educational philosophy and four references, by

2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-04-01