Superintendent of Equity and Student Achievement, K-12 Family of Schools

Promotion Pool

Land Acknowledgement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board acknowledges our presence on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

About the Hamilton-WentworthDistrictSchoolBoard

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision,Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in energetic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique and distinct identities as well as individualized needs of every student and every staff member at HWDSB. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members. As a senior leader, the Superintendent fosters meaningful relationships, shared accountability, and system coherence to advance HWDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan, Board Improvement Plan and commitment to equitable outcomes for every student.





HWDSB recognizes Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Six Nations of the Grand River as Host Nations and respects their inherent rights, responsibilities, governance systems, and treaty relationships. In partnership with schools, families, communities, the Indigenous Education Department, and Host Nations, the Superintendent champions Reconciliation and Restorative Indigenous Educational Wellness through the implementation of the Indigenous Education Policy and Indigenous Educational Circle Strategic Action Plan (IECSAP). This work recognizes the distinct Nationhood, inherent rights, identities, and Knowledges of Indigenous Peoples while strengthening outcomes for every student.

About the Role

HWDSB is currently seeking educational leaders who are focused on student achievement and well-being and committed to advancing equitable, inclusive and culturally responsive learning and working environments. Principals and system leaders with a strong record of building collaborative leadership teams, supporting student success and addressing systemic barriers are invited to apply to the Superintendent of Equity and Student Achievement, K–12 Promotion Pool. Successful candidates will be placed on a ready list for a two-year period and may be appointed to the senior leadership team as future opportunities arise.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, through the Chief Operating Officer, School Improvement, you will provide instructional,



operational and relational leadership for an assigned Family of Schools and central portfolios. You will work with Principals, Vice-principals, various staff and system leaders to align school improvement planning with the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, Board Improvement Plan and Ministry priorities.

As an HWDSB Superintendent, you will uphold human rights, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all aspects of your leadership as a duty bearer responsible for implementing HWDSB Indigenous Education,Human RightsandAnti-Black Racismpolicies to ensure equitable outcomes for every student. You will advance Reconciliation by centering Indigenous Knowledges, perspectives, inherent rights, and relationships, and by implementing theIndigenous EducationPolicy andIndigenous Education Circle Strategic Action Plan (IECSAP)in ways that honour the distinct identities, inherent rights, and Nationhood of Indigenous Peoples.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Align school improvement planning with the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, Board Improvement Plan, and Ministry priorities.
- Analyze student learning, achievement, engagement, and well-being data to identify strengths, address disproportionalities, and determine next steps.
- Support effective curriculum implementation and responsive instructional practices that enhance student outcomes.
- Build leadership capacity through coaching, professional learning, supervision, and performance appraisal processes.
- Lead change with clarity, purpose, and care, supporting continuous improvement across the system.
- Steward human, financial, and public resources responsibly and accountably.
- Collaborate with principals, v

📌 Superintendent of Equity and Student Achievement,Family of Schools, Promotion Pool (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
📍 Canada