Superintendent of Schools/CEO
Applications are invited for the position of Superintendent of Schools/CEO for the Greater Victoria School District # 61. Duties to commence on August 1, 2018 or as mutually agreed.
Mission Statement
We nurture each student’s learning and well-being in a safe, responsive and inclusive learning community.
The Position
Reporting to the Board of Education, the Superintendent is responsible for carrying out the duties as specified in the School Act Sec 22 and Regulations and in Board Policy as amended from time to time.
The Candidate
The board is seeking to build on the strong working relationship and positive directions developed in collaboration with its current Superintendent. Key attributes include: honesty, integrity, transparency, courage, open-mindedness, approachability and visionary leadership.
The ideal candidate will possess successful, broad-based leadership experience, including a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in central office administration and proven success as a school-based administrator.
In addition, the candidate must, at minimum, hold a Master’s degree and qualify for BC teaching certification.
The District
Located in the Garden City of Victoria British Columbia (Population 383,000), the District serves over 20,000 students including 20% in French Immersion, 1500 Indigenous students and 1050 FTE International students.
More Information
The District: https://www.sd61.bc.ca/
Applications
Although the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, applications received by January 29, 2018 will be assured careful consideration. Email by January 29, 2018 a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a list of five professional references, including all applicable contact phone numbers, in a SINGLE pdf document to:
Leroy Sloan, PhD
Sloan Consultants Ltd.
C: 780.293.1006