Job Description

SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION

Comp # 25-165


District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1) is excited to invite applications from inclusive and action-oriented leaders for the position of Superintendent of Education from both internal and external applicants.


As an important member of the Administrative Council and reporting to the Director of Education, you will demonstrate your commitment to the Board's vision, mission and three priorities of culture, equity and innovation and soon to be achieve, belong and create.


Responsibilities will include supervision and oversight of assigned schools in a region of DSB1 (elementary and secondary), central portfolios and working proactively with the senior team to execute the new Board Multi-Year Strategic Plan, 2025-2029 and Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and Well-Being. Central portfolios are not yet confirmed.


District School Board Ontario North East is focused on creating strong and vibrant northern communities through a learning culture which emphasizes excellence for each learner.


The district covers an area of approximately 25 000 square kilometers ranging from Temagami to Hearst to Timmins. Our Board serves six Indigenous communities, with students enrolled in our elementary and secondary schools.


District School Board Ontario North East has approximately 7 200 students in 25 elementary schools and 9 secondary schools. Of these students, approximately 25% have either an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or an Informal Individual Education Plan (NIEP).

Qualifications:

A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers, you possess permanent or interim certification. You hold Ontario Supervisory Officer qualifications or are currently enrolled in the Ontario Supervisory Officer Qualification Program.


In addition, you demonstrate:

outstanding educational leadership, including a commitment to collaborative decision-making with Trustees, peers, employees and community partners. strong evidence of student achievement and system success. skills in change management. the core leadership capacities and personal leadership resources in accordance with the Ontario Leadership Framework. experience leading current education initiatives and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. knowledge of and experience with research-based instructional practices, assessment and evaluation, and professional learning. knowledge and understanding of characteristics and needs of urban and rural school communities. a valid Ontario driver's license.

Qualified and interested educators should submit an application package that

includes:

a letter of introduction and detailed resume. a one-page essay: Based on one of DSB1's Strategic Priorities, share what the most important aspect of the role of Superintendent is and how you have modelled this aspect in your current role.








Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit written consent to contact four professional references, including current and prior supervisors.









Completed application packages must be received

no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025

and are to be submitted to the attention of:

Lesleigh Dye, Director of Education, District School Board Ontario North East

Further information about this position, including conditions of employment are available by contacting the Office of the Director of Education at (705-360-7689) or


Additional information about District School Board Ontario North East can be found at


Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process.

Thank you for your interest in leading and learning with District School Board Ontario North East.


- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-


The Board thanks all applicants for their interest, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.









Cindy Pye Reasbeck (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)


2025-05-22