Superintendent of Schools

Superintendent of Schools

Westmount Charter School

Westmount Charter School’s Board of Directors invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Superintendentat Westmount Charter School located in Calgary.Westmount Charter School offers a diverse range of gifted education programming to 1300+ grades K- 12 students in a congregated setting and employs approximately 180 staff. The school was granted its original charter in 1996, was evaluated by Alberta Education in 2013/14 and will be formally reviewed in the 2023/24 school year.

As well as meeting the qualifications set out by the Minister of Education in Alberta’s Education Actand the Alberta Superintendent Leadership Quality Standard,the successful candidate will be expected to have contemporary knowledge of, and a strong commitment to, the education of students who are gifted. This role involves the provision of leadership to the board and school administration on educational and operational matters. Knowledge of Alberta’s education system combined with experience in the supervision of district fiscal and facility operations as well as the management of human resources is essential. The role of the superintendent is outlined in detail in Policy 9 of the Charter Board Policy Handbook.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, visionary and authentic leader, passionate about cultivating a welcoming, safe and caring environment for our students, staff and Westmount community, is committed to Westmount’s mission and our vision of fostering gifted education from the inside outand leads by example in promoting a culture of respect.

As a forward-thinking education leader and the Chief Executive Officer of Westmount Charter School, you will embrace our Inside Out Charter pedagogy, and possess the following professional attributes and qualifications:

• a Bachelor of Education and Master’s degree or equivalent from a reputable university;
• an Alberta Superintendent Leadership Certificate issued under the Certification of Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation (or the ability to obtain temporary certification);
• Eligible for or possesses Alberta teacher certification;
• at least 3 years’ successful previous experience in a school system in Alberta or in a school system of an equivalent standard that is acceptable to the board that appoints the superintendent;

• administrative experience at the system or district level in the implementation of educational policies;
• experience and knowledge of Alberta’s education system with respect to curriculum program matters for the effective delivery of gifted education;
• ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with the school administration, teachers and other staff, providing both leadership and support;
• commitment to charter schools as important components of Alberta’s public education system;
• appreciation for the challenges and opportunities inherent in charter schools; and
• experience and knowledge of the support needed for twice-exceptional students.

Most important to our program are the following personal characteristics:

• flexibility, empathy and passion for supporting our staff needs;
• establishing a safe, caring and inclusive environment where diversity is respected, and all members of Westmount’s community feel welcomed and;
• ability to navigate the complexities of our diverse community, including relationships with parents and students.

The initial appointment will be for a one-year term with a provision for renewal by the Board of Directors upon the agreement of both parties. Duties will commence on January 8, 2024, for the 2023/24 school year. This position ranges from a 0.6 to a 1.0 FTE to be finalized upon hire and employment is conditional upon the receipt of a valid police information check with a vulnerable sector search.

Westmount Charter School provides a welcoming, caring, and safe learning and working environment that respects diversity, strives for equity among our students and staff, and creates an atmosphere of inclusion, generating and fostering a sense of belonging among our community members. All individuals within the school authority have the right to learn and work in settings that promote equity of opportunity, dignity, and respect regardless of race, age, ancestry, place of origin, colour, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, family status, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.

Qualified individuals may submit their candidacy via email, along with a cover letter and a detailed resume (C.V. must include 3 recent professional references) in confidence to:

Superintendent Search

Human Resources Director

Westmount Charter School

728 – 32nd Street NW

Calgary, Alberta T2N 2V9

Email: humanresources@westmountcharter.com

The applicationdeadline is September 15, 2023, at 4:00 pm MDT.

Duties to commence on January 8, 2024.

TIMELINES AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Recruitment Timelines

• Applications close on September 15, 2023, at 4:00 pm MDT.
• Candidates will be notified no later than September 20, 2023, of their status.
• Interviews are scheduled, over a two-day period if necessary, with preliminary interviews taking place on September 30 and October 1, 2023.
• Second interviews will take place on October 7 and October 8, 2023.
• Candidates interviewed for the position will be advised of the hiring decision no later than October 31, 2023.
• The anticipated date of commencement of duties is January 8, 2024.

Application Package Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Supporting Documentation – letters of reference are not required but will be considered.
• References to be contacted – if selected for an interview, provide two professional references, with contact emails and two phone numbers.

The applicationdeadline is September 15, 2023, at 4:00 pm MDT.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Westmount Charter School, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.