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As a result of the incumbent accepting a promotion, Chinook School Division is searching for a Superintendent of Student Services and Schools starting August 1, 2026. The Chinook School Division is proud to serve over 6,000 students in 61 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student‑centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our team operates 61 schools – 29 Public and 32 Hutterian, located from the Cypress Hills, to the South Saskatchewan River, through the City of Swift Current, on to Hodgeville, and down to the Grasslands National Park.

Competition #3995

Some Aspects Of The Positions Include

- Playing a key role in the Senior Leadership Team
- The Superintendent of Student Services and Schools works closely with senior administrators in other departments to coordinate services to students.
- Coordinate psychometric assessments to support special needs program planning
- Collaborate to provide professional development opportunities responsive to system priorities
- Acting as the Instructional Leader for a cluster of schools
- Leading files related to Early Learning, School Nutrition and School Safety
- Responsibility for the day to day operations and supervision of a core group of schools and personnel
- Visibility and leadership in the assigned cluster of schools
- Assessing existing programs and services then advocating and implementing appropriate changes or enhancements to these programs and services
- Understand best practices on effects of actions and duties, as they impact on student learning and the professional activities of staff
- Identify specific needs of students in need of support
- Identify, allocate and approve designated budget funds
- Identify school and site improvement priorities
- Promote positive partnerships with agencies and community groups in the pursuit of positive education outcomes for students
- Report as requested to the Board of Education on the work of the Student Services Department.




- Promote the vision, mission and goals of the Chinook School Division.
- Knowledge and awareness of trends and needs in the education of students
- Supervision: Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Education, the Superintendent of Student Services shall supervise and report on the following positions: Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Student Services Counselor, Behaviour Coach and Youth Worker.

To Apply You Should Have

- Qualifications for LEADS membership. A person shall be eligible for membership in the League if he or she possesses the qualifications as follows:
- 8.1 Holds or meets the requirements to hold a Professional ‘A’ Teacher's Certificate issued pursuant to “The Teacher Certification and Classification Regulations, 2002” under The Education Act, 1995
- 8.2 Has completed the requirements at a recognized university for: a) A Master of Education degree, or; b) A Master of Business Administration degree or a Master of Public Administration degree, or; c) A Master's degree in a field related to the duties of an educational administrator, as approved by the executive.
- 8.3 Submits evidence to the League of a minimum of two years teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level acceptable to the executive
- 8.4 Demonstrates positive character satisfactory to the executive
- 8.5 Has been designated by the Educational Relations Board pursuant to s. 266 of The Education Act, 1995 as not being a teacher
- 8.6 Is not employed under s. 200 of The Education Act, 1995 by the same board of education for which the out of scope designation is sought




- Minimum of 10 years successful experience in a teaching role.
- Experience as a Principal is an asset, but a minimum of 5 years as a school based administrator is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Saskatchewan Curriculum and Ministry of Education initiatives
- Knowledge of best practices in educational leadership, professional learning communities, assessment, effective schools research and application to the work of school-based administration
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member
- Demonstrated ability to establish a rapport with and act as a role model for administration and staff
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, plan, and facilitate meetings as well as professional growth opportunities
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Valid Driver's license
- Initiative with the ability to work independently and produce results under pressure
- High degree of discretion and personal integrity with the ability to safeguard sensitive and controversial matters in a confidential manner

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are asked to apply through Chinook's employment page at . Please upload a cover letter addressed to Mark Benesh, Director of Education (indicating competition #3995), a resume, complete with three references and any Supporting Documents by April 13, 2026 at 3:00PM. For more information about this position please contact Mr. Mark Benesh, Director of Education at (306)778‑9200.

Successful applicants must agree to a criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

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📌 Superintendent of Student Services and Schools #3995 (Swift Current)
🏢 Chinook School Division #211
📍 Swift Current