SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS/CEO Northern Gateway Public Schools

Due to the retirement of the incumbent, the Board of Trustees invites applications for the position of Superintendent of Schools/CEO for Northern Gateway Public Schools. Duties will commence August 1, 2021, or as mutually agreed. ______THE DIVISION THE CANDIDATE

Northern Gateway Public Schools spans almost 400 The Board seeks a Superintendent who establishes a kilometres in beautiful north central . With a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning staff complement of 285 teachers and 237 support environment by building positive relationships with staff, we serve approximately 4,700 students in 16 students, staff, the Board, and local communities. The schools in the communities of , , Superintendent is a student-oriented, collaborative Rich Valley, Darwell, , , professional who believes in facilitating high quality , Fox Creek and Valleyview. The Division’s educational programming. The Superintendent is 2019/20 operating budget was $59,420,983. The visible in the schools and community. The Division Office is located in Whitecourt, a full service Superintendent demonstrates decision making to community 90 minutes from . meet the needs of our diverse learners. The Superintendent directs school authority operations, is Northern Gateway Public Schools values leadership fiscally judicious, and strategically allocates resources focused on the 3 C’s: Community, Collaboration and in alignment with the school division’s goals and Creativity. Our Motto is Learning for Life Together. priorities. The successful candidate will develop How do we do this? By understanding that every leadership capacity for team-oriented decision- student is unique. By creating a space where every making and nurture a positive organizational culture. student feels welcome. And by inviting the whole family to participate in their education. Applicants must qualify for Alberta teaching certification, have a Master’s degree, and complete Nine trustees, representing the families and the Superintendent Leadership Certification Program. communities, demonstrate effective governance and provide direction to the Superintendent. APPLICATIONS

THE REGION Interested applicants are encouraged to email by March 15th noon, 2021, a cover letter, curriculum NGPS also has a school located on each of the following vitae, most recent evaluation, and contact colonies: Homeland, , Twilight and information of five education references, in one single Valleyview Ranch. Located along the Highway 43 pdf file to: corridor: NGPS is primarily a rural school division which shares geographical area with two counties, Lac Ste. Dr. Norman Yanitski Anne and Woodlands and three municipal districts, Education Consultant Alberta School Boards Association Greenview, Big Lakes and Smoky River. The east end of E: [email protected] the division is largely agricultural, while the economies P: 780.293.8809 of Whitecourt, Fox Creek and Valleyview areas are oil, gas, agriculture and forestry. Interviews for selected candidates will take place on NGPS boundaries extend into and Thursday April 8th, 2021. For more information, visit the division website: www.ngps.ab.ca territories and it is committed to supporting the First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education: Leadership Skills • Must qualify for or hold teacher certification in the • Ability to work as a team with the elected Board province of Alberta • Politically astute • Master’s degree as a minimum • Ability to work effectively with Alberta Education • Completed Alberta Superintendent Leadership and other partners – local, regional, and provincial Certification ( SLQS ) or in process • Ability to work cooperatively with neighbouring • Current on educational research, issues and trends jurisdictions • Ability to engage regularly with principals to Experience: establish common purposes within a site-based • Current Educational leadership experience as a decision-making context system administrator • Committed to continuous improvement of self, • Previous proven track record as a principal with others and the organization commitment to student success • Maintains a balance between building on current strengths and encouraging innovative new ideas Student Focus: • Committed to collaborative and transparent • Ensures the delivery of quality education is decision making, balanced with the strength to provided to all students make necessary, sometimes difficult decisions • Devoted to meeting student needs first in a safe and caring environment Communication Skills: • Ability to optimize financial resources for maximum • Proactive in internal and external communications student benefit enhancing understanding of District goals • A passionate advocate for public school education • Communicates using various methods with recognizing the importance of a diverse student students, staff, and members of the school population (e.g., Hutterite, Indigenous, Home community (e.g., division website, newsletters, School, etc.) email, social media, virtually, and via local media) • Establishes the structures and supports necessary • Provides recognition and a positive workplace for the school community to acquire and apply • Articulates a shared vision informed by research on foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis effective learning, teaching and leadership and Inuit for the benefit of all • Establishes and sustains a learning culture in the Management Skills: school community that promotes ongoing critical • Fiscally responsible reflection on practice, shared responsibility for • Implements actions to support the Divisions student success and continuous improvement strategic plan • Support effective technology advancements Rural Education: • Ability to prioritize and structure the organization • Visits schools to meet and engage with staff and for maximum effectiveness students • Strengths in planning, delegating, time • Committed to serving in a geographically large management, and assignment of responsibilities diverse area

• Understanding of unique rural context such as Personal Qualities and Attributes: transportation and student program offerings • Sincere and robust interpersonal skills • Connects and meets annually with each local • Demonstrates servant leadership, integrity, community to work collaboratively for the benefit compassion, and a sense of humour of students • Demonstrates and values ethical behaviour • Enthusiastic, positive and innovative regarding the • Maintains a healthy work/life balance use of technology as a method of program delivery