CAPE BRETON-VICTORIA REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD
SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
As the Superintendent of Schools, you will act as the Chief Executive Officer of the Regional School Board and have overall accountability for the efficient management and operation of the regional office and the public schools in the region–including program delivery, support services, financial administration, systems administration, technological innovation, management and supervision of all Board employees and relations with government, stakeholders, the public and the media. You will provide a link between the day-to-day administration of the Region and the Board Chair, and oversee the planning and development of the Board’s goals and priorities.
You have demonstrated the ability to integrate strategic thinking into operational plans and bring key stakeholders on-side. You are a person of vision who promotes innovation by setting challenging organizational targets and effectively managing resources. You understand how education is financed, and you have dealt with the impact of declining enrolment as it relates to program and student services delivery.
You are an effective communicator who has demonstrated a commitment to meaningful consultation, collaboration, and outstanding social awareness in a diverse cultural environment. As an ideal candidate–you should possess a Masters or Ph.D in Education (Education Administration preferred) or an equivalent education; a valid Teacher’s License/Certificate; ten years relevant experience in progressively more responsible leadership and management roles; experience as a Senior Official with a School Board; and a minimum of five years teaching and/or school-based administration experience. Additional training in Educational Management/Leadership would be an asset.
The closing date for the competition is March 19, 2010. The Search Committee is seeking a highly-qualified individual to commence employment at its Sydney location by August 1, 2010. Please forward your resume and letter of introduction to:
E. James Burton, Director
Regional Education Services
Department of Education
338 Charlotte Street
Sydney, NS B1P 1C8
E-Mail: burtonej@gov.ns.ca / Fax: (902) 563-3491
We are strongly committed to diversity within our communities and welcome applications from aboriginal persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of racially-visible groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.
