Job Details
THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).
At the Vancouver School Board (VSB), we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for learners from kindergarten to adult. As a large, urban school district, VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems, we embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 110 schools and programs, where more than 50,000 students learn and grow. Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. More than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves. Our work is guided by the VSB Education Plan and grounded in the embedded equity statement. For more information about our school district, please visit www.vsb.bc.ca.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
You bring extensive knowledge and experience in leading and supporting elementary schools, curriculum and assessment, implementation of innovative practices and programs, inclusion, equity, and reconciliation.
Outstanding interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills are key to success as you will build, maintain, and establish relationships with inherent rights holders, staff, students, families, stakeholders and community partners in the provision of quality public education. You are a relational leader and collaborative decision maker who engages and motivates others in building effective and responsive teams.
Your background is exemplary and includes extensive experience and graduate work in educational leadership, curriculum design, and teaching practice. Your experience at a senior administrative level is complemented by a Masters Degree in Education and eligibility for certification from the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) of British Columbia. Finally, you can clearly articulate a comprehensive understanding of inclusion, equity, and reconciliation as it relates to the work of a large urban public education system.
You will be joining a senior team that is clearly focused on excellence and student success. As an Associate Superintendent, you will collaborate with a team of Directors of Instruction and other senior team members in supporting elementary schools, and a variety of teams in the implementation of the VSB Education Plan . You will also be responsible for a variety of portfolios that may include some of the following: Adult Education, Alternate and Alternative Education, Curriculum and Assessment, Equity, Indigenous Education, International Education, Mental Health and Well-being, and Online Learning.
As an Associate Superintendent you will collaborate closely with senior team members in creating opportunities for learners to reach beyond previous boundaries in their knowledge and experience. As required, you will support the Board of Trustees and Senior Team at a variety of Board standing committees, advisory committees, working groups and board meetings. You will also liaise with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, other ministries, inherent rights holders, stakeholders and organizations that have a shared interest in supporting the success of students in the District.
The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence and district transformation which supports instructional leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eligibility for a BC Teaching Certificate (TRB).
- Minimum of a Masters’ Degree in Education.
- Extensive experience and graduate work in educational leadership, curriculum design, and teaching practice.
- Experience at a senior leadership level.
- The distinct makeup of the VSB community thrives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to VSB’s diverse community.
COMPENSATION:
The compensation package will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the qualified candidate. The salary range for the position is $218,021 to $242,246 and includes a competitive benefits package. Further details can be provided through the recruitment and selection process.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please email your application to systemleadership@vsb.bc.ca and include the job title in the subject line. Please include a cover letter and resume and three professional references (including your current and previous supervisor). In your cover letter include a brief description of your experiences and beliefs as they relate to this posting. The closing date for application is Monday June 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Search pursuant to BC’s Criminal Records Review Act which will be subject to review by the VSB.
If you have any questions about the posting, please contact Helen McGregor, Superintendent and CEO at superintendent@vsb.bc.ca or Michael Gray, Executive Director, Employee Services at ExecutiveDirectorES@vsb.bc.ca.