Job Description

An experienced, highly collaborative administrator, with lived experience and an academic background in human rights, law, social justice or a related discipline, will welcome this opportunity to play a pivotal role in meeting a mission of Fostering Success for Every Student Every Day within a school board guided by a vision of Our Students - Shaping Our World.
About the Lambton Kent District School Board
With municipal offices in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the City of Sarnia, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) provides educational services to more than 21,900 students in 62 elementary and secondary schools. Lambton and Kent Counties are made up of numerous small towns and communities situated in Southwestern Ontario, a geographic area surrounded by the Great Lakes.
The Board is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination and harassment. Part of this commitment involves recognizing that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to learn, teach and work in an environment that is free from oppressive barriers. LKDSB is also committed to upholding the Human Rights of every person - each and every day - and recognizes that schooling and education play an integral role in preventing, and working toward eliminating, discrimination and harassment in society more broadly. With this in mind, the Board is dedicated to nurturing the potential of all, which benefits everyone.
About the Role
In alignment with this commitment, the Lambton Kent District School Board is looking for a proven administrator who, as System Principal (System Coordinator) of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, will provide system-wide leadership to foster an inclusive, diverse and anti-oppressive culture throughout the Board. This will include providing strategic leadership in developing and implementing the Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan, while supervising the Elementary and Secondary Inclusive Diversity Consultants, as well as supporting and mentoring school administrators.
Reporting to the Superintendent of Education with responsibility for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, you will contribute to supporting and promoting human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion in the Board's schools and workplaces, with a commitment to fulfilling the LKDSB Strategic Priorities and Operational Plan, and assisting in monitoring the expected outcomes. A collaborative, dedicated professional, you will work closely with other System Coordinators in the Board and with a variety of education stakeholders, liaise with community partners and other departments within the LKDSB, and assist in developing strong partnerships in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Leveraging your track record of success in the field, you will provide leadership in the implementation, integration and monitoring of inclusive diversity and anti-oppression education throughout the Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 - 12, Kindergarten Program, Growing Success, Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools, and all supporting documents. You are equally prepared to assist with the Board Equity and Improvement Plan, in school improvement planning, and with data management and collection, and student achievement analysis.
The Board will count on you, as System Principal (System Coordinator) of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, to coordinate the development, implementation and timely reporting of Ministry and LKDSB initiatives, co-lead the Board's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, provide support to school-based Equity Leads, and coordinate the lead on the Teacher Performance Appraisals for Inclusive Diversity Consultants. You will also be expected to coordinate special projects, including hiring of personnel, along with professional development opportunities for other departments, administrators, teachers and early childhood educators.
About the Candidate
This key mandate with impact across the Board - and beyond - demands the expertise and leadership of an Administrator with no fewer than five (5) years' experience in such a role, Principal's qualifications according to Regulation 297 of the Education Act, as well as lived experience and an academic background in human rights, law, social justice or a related discipline.
A savvy communicator and facilitator, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to build human rights-related policies and procedures, you possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and dispute resolution skills, and sound judgement, sensitivity and an inclusive approach to building consensus and solving problems. Your strong intercultural competence and demonstrated commitment to supporting employee growth and development will be essential in meeting the challenges and opportunities of this rewarding role.
This full-time position is a three-year term, commencing September 1, 2022, pending annual budget approval.
To apply to this mission-critical administration role in elementary and secondary education, submit your application to Phelps at ***************@***********.***********, specifying the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. Application deadline: 17th day, September, 2022.
PHELPS GROUP 401 Bay Street, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M5H 2Y4
Phone: 416 364 6229
The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable learning and work environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process, we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
persons who identify as women; and
persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). In compliance with the AODA, the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.