SUPERINTENDENT, PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS BRANCH

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The position includes responsibility for Schools for the Deaf where American Sign Language (ASL) is the primary language of instruction. Do you have a demonstrated track record of success and leadership in educational administration? Do you hold expertise, experience and interest in the education of exceptional students in particular students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing? If so, consider bringing your professional expertise to the Provincial Schools Branch.

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About the job

You will:

• build a shared vision of student and system success providing leadership to the Schools for the Deaf and other assigned portfolios
• ensure consistency and accountability for effective planning, delivery and monitoring of quality education in a school, residential or resource setting, empowering others to work in the best interest of all students
• manage teaching, support and professional staff including issue management, working with multiple bargaining agents
• engage parents, stakeholders and staff in a positive culture of mutual respect focused on student success
• lead legislative and policy initiatives ensuring development, communication and compliance
• work collaboratively with senior management to ensure a team approach in meeting system needs across schools and programs

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• You must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• You must have a Supervisory Officer Certificate.
• You must have a Deaf Specialist qualification.
• You must have knowledge of bilingual education.
• You must have awareness of ASL community/culture.

An effective ability to communicate in ASL is considered an asset for this position.

Leadership skills:

• You can inspire a shared vision of system leadership, support a positive working and learning environment and model professionlism and integrity.
• You can evaluate performance and instructional leadership capabilities of principals and vice-principals.
• You can lead staff in a unionized environment and have experience working with collective agreements (PSAT, AMAPCEO, OPSEU).

Strategic thinking, analytical and problem solving skills:

• You are a strategic thinker, creative problem solver and can work collaboratively with a team of senior level education professionals and stakeholders.
• You have analytical and problem solving skills and display political acuity and professionalism when dealing with complex and/or contentious situations.

Stakeholder management skills:

• You have experience building and maintaining relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• You have excellent communication skills to provide briefings on program issues, represent the ministry with school boards, teachers and parents.

Specialized knowledge:

• You have knowledge of legislation, professional regulations, priorities and directions related to education in Ontario.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
  
  A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
  
  A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
• This position requires regular travel throughout the province.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.