director of education

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At Saskatoon Public Schools, every student is known, valued and believed in. Our work is focused on achieving four goals for every student: Academic Excellence, Character, Engagement and Well-Being. Our school division is committed to creating learning experiences that inspire all students to reach their potential.

SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

REQUIRES A:

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE POSITION:

Who We Are: Saskatoon Public Schools (SPS) is the largest school division in Saskatchewan, serving nearly 29,000 students with the support of more than 3,300 dedicated professional and support staff. Our division includes 48 elementary schools and 10 secondary schools, including a flexible learning program for artists and athletes and a unique partnership school – Charles Red Hawk Elementary School located on Whitecap Dakota Nation. Saskatoon Public Schools has an annual $363-million budget.

The Role:

SPS is seeking a Director of Education/Chief Executive Officer commencing August 1, 2026. The Director of Education is responsible for guiding the overall direction, operations and priorities of the division, alongside the Deputy Director(s) of Education and Chief Financial Officer. This position reports to the Board of Education. As director, you must be a student-centred leader capable of inspiring staff and community members to exceptional performance. In order to meet the ever-changing needs of our diverse student population, you will be an excellent communicator and have demonstrated the ability to understand and optimize a complex system driven by provincial and local strategic priorities.

Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic educational administrator with a keen focus on improving learning outcomes for all students. Prospective candidates should excel in providing educational leadership and are committed to furthering this leadership within the wider school division community. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills that allow them to build strong teams in the pursuit of achieving the goals set out in the division's strategic plan. Demonstrating an understanding of Indigenous perspectives in supporting First Nation, Métis, and Inuit student and staff success is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic leadership for Saskatoon Public Schools and support leadership development across the division.

Oversee high-quality educational programming, business operations, human resources and facility management.

Lead system planning, evaluation and professional learning to advance student achievement.

Prepare the annual budget and financial forecasts and provide timely accountability reports to the board.

Advise and support the board in policy development and ensure effective implementation of all policies and procedures.

Maintain strong relationships with staff, families, partners and the community, and keep the board well informed on division operations.

Ensure all ministry reporting, records management and board meeting processes are completed accurately and on time. This role requires strategic vision, integrity, strong relationships, collaboration, and a commitment to fostering educational innovation and public trust.

Qualifications:

A graduate degree in Education or related field.

Several years of successful senior administrative leadership experience.

A proven commitment to public education demonstrated through leadership.

Eligible for membership in League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents (LEADS).

How to Apply: Please include a cover letter, resume and at least three professional references with your application. Applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to: Director Search Committee c/o executive assistant to the superintendent of human resources and chief financial officer of Saskatoon Public Schools.

Questions may be directed to Ms. Leith, superintendent of human resources by email at or by calling

Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person