ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION (CURRICULUM SERVICES (KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 12)

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is inviting internal and external applications for an Assistant Superintendent of Education (CURRICULUM SERVICES (KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 12).

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION

DESCRIPTIO N: The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is a Christ centred school system that provides excellence in Catholic education to approximately 30,000 students in 56 elementary and secondary schools and 4 Adult and Continuing Education centres throughout the region. The successful candidate will support the work of the Curriculum Services Department across Kindergarten to Grade 12 and ensure that the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church, the mission and vision of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board and the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations remain at the centre of all initiatives and priorities. They will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Board's Mission to, “enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which Our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”. The candidate(s) will provide visionary and transformational leadership at the system level working collaboratively with fellow members of Senior Administration and school throughout the system. The candidate(s) will be an active member of Director's Council and support implementation and monitoring of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan and the Board Student Achievement Plan. The position involves central portfolio responsibilities as well as monitoring and supporting student faith formation, achievement and well-being within a Family of Schools.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of Board and Ministry curriculum priorities;
• Ensuring fidelity to the Ontario curriculum;
• Promoting the consistent and intentional implementation of high-impact instructional practices;
• Supporting and facilitating job-embedded professional learning for principals/vice-principals, teachers, and other staff;
• Participating in Ministry of Education meetings, learning sessions, and professional networks; and
• Leading, supervising, and collaborating with members of the Nicholas Mancini Centre Curriculum Services Department.
• The successful candidate will be a member of the Senior Administrative team of the Board and will report directly to the Superintendent of Education responsible for Student Success/Learning to 18.
• In addition, the successful candidate will assume a portfolio of responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Education Officer.

Qualifications

• Active member of their Catholic parish with a commitment to, “place Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church at the centre” of their service to Catholic education;
• Ontario College of Teachers Certification of Registration and Certificate of Qualifications in good standing
• Ontario Supervisory Officers Qualification;
• Special Education Specialist Qualifications and/or Special Education for Administrators Additional Qualification course by the end of the 2nd year of appointment; and,
• Visionary and transformational leadership and professional qualities gained through a minimum of five years of experience as a Catholic principal.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership expertise in the following areas:

• Discerning the signs of the times in the context of publicly funded Catholic education;
• A deep commitment to honouring the dignity of each person especially the most vulnerable and marginalized;
• Supporting school and system Catholic leadership development;
• Complying with and implementing strategic directions; enhancing community partnerships; and inspiring principals, vice-principals, teachers and other system staff;
• Implementing and complying with Board policies, Government of Ontario Legislation; the Education Statutes and Regulations of Ontario; and Ministry of Education Guidelines;
• Committing to staff/student well-being and Catholic faith formation;
• Excellent interpersonal communication, time-management and organizational skills;
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate as a committed and contributing member of a cohesive, mission-driven Senior Administration team;
• Promoting good stewardship through the ethical, careful and responsible management of the resources entrusted to the Board; and,
• Empowering staff and promoting shared leadership.

Applications shall be accompanied by:

• A complete curriculum vitae providing evidence of the required qualifications;
• A statement (1-2 pages) of philosophy of Catholic Education which outlines experiences and examples of personal commitment to Catholic faith and witness;
• Completion of Religious Renewal (or similar process if external to the Board);
• A current written Pastoral Letter of Reference from the applicant's present Pastor;
• A current written professional reference from the applicant's immediate supervisor; and,
• The names, addresses, telephone numbers and consent to contact two additional references from the applicant's current or previous work environment.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check Required, Upon Hire

Salary Range : As identified in the HWCDSB Executive Compensation Framework

Location – Nicholas Mancini Centre

Effective Date of Appointment – Appointment to the role of Assistant Superintendent of Education will be subject to the needs of Board.

Electronic applications must be received by the undersigned no later than November 30, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.

Laura Palermo 

Superintendent of People & Catholic Community

palermola@hwcdsb.ca

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and centre of Catholic education. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board's Mission which is:

“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”

In our efforts to honour the dignity of each person and ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, the Hamilton-Wentworth Cahtolic District School Board will: value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities; value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives.

The Board is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources (or the hiring manager) if you require an accommodation.