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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada, serving approximately 238,000 students in 582 schools throughout Toronto, and more than 100,000 life-long learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs. A talented community of approximately 42,000 staff are dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and help them achieve success, and to build positive learning and working environments to achieve its strategic priorities.
About the Role
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is seeking an inspirational and visionary leader for its most senior executive position, the Director of Education. This is an opportunity to drive strategic transformation and lead a world-class educational institution that serves over 238,000 K-12 students and 100,000 lifelong learners. The role requires a leader capable of navigating the complexities of public education and implementing policies that reflect the evolving needs of the diverse communities across Toronto.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public education in Toronto, ensuring the continued success of TDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan, and fostering an inclusive, equitable, and innovative learning environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion Strategic Leadership: Lead TDSB’s strategic initiatives, overseeing the implementation of the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Support the Board of Trustees:Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing insightful and timely information to support decision-making in the best interests of TDSB students, staff, and communities.
- Transformative Learning and Well-Being: Oversee the transformation of learning models, fostering innovative instructional practices such as competency-based learning and the integration of Indigenous perspectives.
- Community Engagement: Engage with diverse communities, including students, parents, staff, and government stakeholders, to build strong relationships and collaborative partnerships, demonstrating cultural humility.
- Advocate for Public Education: Advocate for public education funding, working in partnership with government ministries.
- Operational Excellence: Manage the Board’s operations and administration with a focus on transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
- Empower Staff Leadership:Foster a motivating work environment, promoting leadership development across the organization, building a succession planning framework, and empowering staff at all levels to drive educational success.
- Champion Equity and Inclusion: Uphold human rights, dismantle systemic barriers, oversee the implementation of the TDSB Combatting Hate and Racism: Student Learning Strategy and champion anti-oppression, anti-racism, and decolonization frameworks, with a deep commitment to Indigenous rights and perspectives.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a transformative and strategic leader in the public education sector with deep experience in K-12 education or a related field. You are an inspirational visionary with a passion for student success, bringing both a local understanding and a global perspective. You have a proven track record of removing systemic barriers to equity, enhancing student well-being, and achieving measurable academic success.
With a commitment to anti-racism, anti-Black racism, Indigenous education, and equity-driven leadership, you excel in fostering inclusive environments that support the success of diverse students and communities. Your leadership style reflects a focus on compassion, innovation, and collaboration, addressing current priorities in education such as mental health, community partnerships, and navigating the complexities of post-pandemic education.
You are adept at engaging stakeholders at all levels, building and maintaining strong relationships with students, parents, staff, unions, and government entities. As a resilient and empathetic problem solver, you thrive in complexity, offering creative and adaptive solutions to advance TDSB’s mission while promoting continuous improvement and service excellence.
Qualifications
- Educational Expertise: A master’s degree or higher, with additional post-graduate education or relevant certifications being an asset.
- Leadership in Large Organizations: Expertise in leading large, diverse organizations with a focus on academic excellence, equity, and inclusion, ideally within a large urban school district.
- Board Governance Experience: Experience reporting to a Board and representing a variety of highly diverse communities.
- Union Relations: Experience in navigating complex unionized environments and maintaining effective communication with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience with anti-racism, anti-oppression, and Indigenous education frameworks.
- - Demonstrated understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action and their implementation within educational settings.
- Communication and Political Acuity: Strong communication, relationship-building, and political acuity, with experience leading organizational change in a large school district.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying at the forefront of evolving educational trends and frameworks.
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Application deadline: November 3, 2024
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Education Officer | French as a Second Language Policy and Implementation Unit
Ministry of Education Organization Ministry of Education, Ontario Public Service
Division: tudent Support and Field Services Division
Position Title: Education Officer
Job Term: One Year Secondment (with the possibility of
extending up to three years)
Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and
Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
(AMAPCEO)
Salary: $82,217 to $141,937 per year
Posting Status: Open Target
Posting Date: October 25, 2024
Closing Date: November 15, 2024
The Ministry of Education is seeking an educator with current bilingual experience to provide strong leadership in French as a Second Language (FSL), including FSL policies and programs, FSL curriculum (Grades 1 to 12) implementation, assessment and evaluation of FSL language proficiency, and the development of FSL resources and professional learning opportunities informed by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If you are looking for a way to apply your experience in and passion for FSL to support student achievement across the province, consider this challenging opportunity as an Education Officer with the Field Services Branch.
You will: work with a team to foster strong partnerships for advancing FSL initiatives including strategies to support French teacher recruitment and retention; produce, review and revise FSL publications; analyze the impact of FSL programs and initiatives on student proficiency and retention and on teacher recruitment and retention; liaise with school boards and other partners, interested parties and third party transfer payment agreement (TPA) holders; ensure effective information-sharing and linkages within the Ministry.
QUALIFICATIONS: Member in good standing with Ontario College of Teachers. Ontario FSL teaching and/or school/system administrative experience. Strong leadership experience with large-scale projects in FSL. Demonstrated experience in developing innovative strategies and in leading high-profile projects for board-wide or sector-wide implementation. Ability to work both independently and in a team. Experience in developing internal and external partnerships and relationships with interested parties that further initiatives. Excellent knowledge of Ontario’s school system, partners/interested parties, and strategic directions for FSL policy. Proven strategic planning, project management and leadership skills to lead projects, organize work, review and monitor deliverables to ensure completion within specified timeframes, analyze large-scale complex educational issues; and develop strategic solutions. Ability to lead consultations. Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills to manage complex and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy within demanding timelines. Oral and written French language skills at the superior level is a mandatory requirement.
This position can only be offered to an individual who is currently employed full-time by a district school board in Ontario or by the Ontario College of Teachers. Before hire, the individual’s proficiency level will be verified by an Ontario Public Service approved evaluator.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume with a subject line indicating FSLPIU BPS EO Secondment by November 15, 2024, no later than 5:00 pm to Ginette Beaudry at Ginette.beaudry@ontario.ca.
If you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Ginette Beaudry at Ginette.beaudry@ontario.ca.
Please note that commuting, moving and relocation expenses will not be covered by the Ministry.
Posting Date: October 25, 2024
Closing Date: November 15, 2024
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
Remember:
The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2024, 5:00 pm ET. Late applications will not be accepted
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.