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SUPERINTENDENT, PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS BRANCH
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial Schools Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary assignment/secondment for 12 months with possibility of extension
Job Code:
PED22 - Education PM-22
Salary:
$90,901.00 - $119,404.00 Per Year
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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
How do I qualify?
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.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 255 Ontario Street South, Milton, Central Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
Schedule:
6
Category:
Education and Training
Posted on:
Monday, August 24, 2015
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.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 8, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
