LEADERSHIP PROSPECT: SUPERINTENDENT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THE OPPORTUNITY The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking an creative, dynamic and agile leader to join our Executive Committee as Superintendent of Student Achievement, with a system -wide portfolio focused on Special Education, Mental Health and Student Support Services, with duties to commence as soon as possible. As a member of the Executive Committee and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for an assigned K-12 families of schools while providing system leadership for the Special Education, Mental Health and Student Support Services portfolio. In this key role, you will champion equity, inclusion and human rights, ensuring that all students, including those with exceptionalities and diverse learning profiles, receive programming, resources and supports required to thrive in protected, accessible and welcoming learning environments. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Salary:
$196, 637 per annum. VISION AND VALUES OF A UGDSB LEADER Our Leaders…
- Foster Engaging and Supporting Learning Environments
- Inspire a Lifelong Love of Learning
- Are champions of Health & Wellbeing
- Actively ensure Equity of Access and Outcomes
- Thoughtfully Lead through Sustainability
- Listen, engage and leverage the diverse perspectives of stakeholders
- Continuously Learn, Evaluate and Improve
- Strengthen and Grow Community Relationships WHAT YOU BRING AS A LEADER
- You have experience and expertise as an educational leader that is complemented by the Ontario Ministry of Education Supervisor Officer's Certificate. Applicants currently enrolled in SOQP are welcome to apply.




- You are an exemplary educator who upholds the fundamental human rights of all individuals by actively promoting equity, inclusion, and dignity. Your commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression is reflected in your proven ability to identify and dismantle systemic barriers and is aligned with the pillars of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- You bring demonstrated leadership experience and a strong understanding of Special Education, inclusive education, student support services, and the diverse learning needs of students. You understand the importance of ensuring that programming, resources and supports are responsive to student needs and grounded in human rights and equity.
- As a collaborative leader you actively develop the strengths of others within the organization to implement and expand on the board's priorities as outlined in the Multi-Year Plan, Vision 2026+.
- Your leadership style is student centered and exemplifies superior communication and consensus building skills and is aligned with the pillars of the Ontario Human Rights Code. SUPERINTENDENT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a member of the Executive Committee and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will demonstrate your professional and personal commitment to student learning and wellness.
- You will lead with a student-first focus, managing all aspects of your assigned K-12 families of schools and identified portfolios, ensuring due diligence, exemplary leadership,



and transparent accountability for success.
- You will be instrumental in the implementation of the UGDSB Multi-Year Plan, guiding the strategic priorities, supporting Vision 2026+.
- You will foster trusting relationships through your open, transparent and accountable approach. Using your advanced conflict resolution skills, you will proactively and positively respond to and resolve highly sensitive issues. As the Superintendent of Student Achievement, responsible for the Special Education , Mental Health and Student Support Services p ortfolio , you will:
- Design, implement and evaluate the Board's annual Special Education Plan in alignment with the UGDSB Multi-Year Plan and Ministry of Education requirements.
- Oversee processes related to the Education Act, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs), and other applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Champion inclusive and equitable learning environments that support the achievement, well-being, dignity and belonging of students with exceptionalities and diverse learning profiles, while identifying and addressing systemic barriers.
- Serve as a key Board liaison to the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), building transparent and collaborative partnerships with families, advocacy groups and other stakeholders.
- Partner with external community agencies, healthcare providers, the Ministry of Education and other community partners to coordinate specialized and integrated supports for students.
- Manage and optimize the Special Education budget, allocating personnel, including Educational Assistants (EAs), Special Education Resource Teachers (SERTs) and professional support services, based on

📌 Superintendent of Student Achievement (Guelph)
🏢 UGDSB International
📍 Guelph