Learning together today, transforming tomorrow
The St. Clair Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Director of Education and Secretary to the Board. The effective date for appointment is April 1, 2025.
Situated in beautiful southwestern Ontario, the St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) encompasses a large area of over 5,000 square kilometers, including Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent. With approximately 9,300 students, 22 elementary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1,900 staff, and an annual operating budget of $141 million, the St. Clair Catholic District School Board is committed to providing its students with an outstanding, faith-based learning environment that focusses on educating the ‘whole’ child.
Reporting to the board of seven (7) elected trustees, the Director will lead a dedicated senior administrative team and staff across the system to advance the Board’s Mission and achieve its current 2022-26 Strategic Plan and Priorities of Learning and Innovation; Faith and Well-being; Partnerships; and Catholic Citizenship. For further information on SCCDSB, visit: https://www.st-clair/net
The successful candidate will be an inspiring Catholic leader who demonstrates a strong commitment to Gospel values, the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. They will bring an outstanding record of achievement, including depth and breadth of experience, vision, and credentials, with the ability to lead a complex Catholic school board in Ontario. They will have the ability to effectively communicate at all levels to continue to build upon strong internal and external relationships and partnerships, while utilizing an open, engaging and highly collaborative style of leadership.
Requests for further information on the Board and/or position can be obtained by contacting Jordene Lyttle at Jordene.lyttle@promeus.ca or Michael Nasello at michaelnasello7@gmail.com directly. Candidates are ultimately asked to submit: a detailed cover letter and résumé; a one-page statement of personal philosophy of Catholic Education; a list of four references (who will not be contacted without prior consent); and a current, written pastoral reference letter to resumes@promeus.ca, quoting project #SCCDSB2025 before 12:00 p.m. on January 30, 2025. All applications and inquiries will be treated as confidential.
Promeus Inc. and SCCDSB are committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, without exception. An inclusive, barrier-free selection process is ensured, and accommodation measures are available upon request. Information received relating to accommodation needs will be treated as confidential.
40 Matheson Blvd W
Mississauga, ON
Effective February 3, 2025
Overall Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Associate Director of Education – Instructional Services, the Superintendent of Education: Family of Schools has responsibility for providing innovative leadership and administrative effectiveness within a family of schools in implementing board policy, appropriate curriculum initiatives, parent engagement, and liaison with parishes. The Superintendent of Education is responsible for ensuring that the integration of programs and services offered in the Dufferin-Peel schools within the Family of Schools is current, appropriate, and consistent with the board’s philosophy of Catholic education in keeping with the board’s mission statement, Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) and in conformity with the policy, guidelines and standards issued by the Ministry of Education and within the overall Acts and Regulations of the province.
The ideal candidate will bring to the position:
• an exemplary record of demonstrated commitment to the Catholic faith and to Catholic education
• a record of progressive leadership experiences coupled with superior communication and interpersonal skills
• successful experience as a Principal
• demonstrated practice of school improvement, student achievement and well-being
• ability to cultivate positive working relationships with trustees, the ministry of education, associations, municipalities, and other school boards.
• demonstrated understanding of the diverse nature of our school communities
• experience in fostering communities in diverse settings with multiple stakeholders in a collegial and collaborative manner
• the ability to engage in collaborative planning and creative problem solving
• expertise in instructional leadership and commitment to educational programs and services that respects and upholds the philosophy and traditions of Catholic schools in Dufferin-Peel and throughout the Province of Ontario.
• a record of comprehensive experience in school and board-wide activities.
• a record of exemplary leadership in publicly funded Catholic education.
• understanding the importance of the integration between the instructional and corporate departments of the board in increasing student achievement and well being
• Ontario Supervisory Officer qualifications preferably obtained from the Catholic Community Delivery Organization
• Religious Education, Part III
Interested applicants are required to submit a resume, fully detailing qualifications, and experience and a six (6) month entry plan emphasizing the Catholic nature of our schools, Student achievement and the Strategic and System Directions as articulated in the MYSP. All packages must include proof of qualifications including Supervisory Officer qualifications*, Religious Education Part III, four (4) letters of reference including a pastoral reference letter from the applicant’s Parish Priest, and one letter from the applicant’s current Superintendent/Supervisor. All letters of reference must be dated within one year of the date of application. Additionally, applicants must include a one-page Philosophy of Catholic Education as it pertains to the position sought.
*All applicants must have completed all modules and the practicum for the SOQP at the time of application and provide a letter from the qualifying body confirming the completion.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity and sovereignty, including, but not limited to:
• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin.
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
If you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (905) 890-0708 extension 24670 to provide your contact information. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please note: Interviews will be conducted on January 14, 2025 for those selected for an interview.
Applications must be submitted electronically by Thursday January 9th, 2025 to:
Theresa M. Davis CHRL
General Manager, Human Resources
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
40 Matheson Blvd. W
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 1C5
Theresa.Davis@dpcdsb.org