Superintendent of Schools - Kugluktuk

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This position is part of the senior management team that contributes to and supports in the provision of the highest educational standards and services in Nunavut. Reporting to the Executive Director, School Operations (Executive Director); the Superintendent of Schools (Superintendent) is responsible for helping to ensure that educational standards, services, and activities: (a) conform to the requirements set by the Department and, (b) reflect the strategic objectives set for the Region by the Executive Director; Assistant Deputy Minister, K-12 School Operations. The Superintendent is accountable for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of student-centered schools within their School District. In so doing, the incumbent ensures that school-based activities conform to the Nunavut Education Program and are responsive to the needs of the community. To achieve this, he / she directly supervises and supports those Principals (depending on school assignments) whose schools deliver Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) programming and ensures that the schools within their Region are well resourced to undertake their mandated duties. Further to this, the incumbent provides valuable insight which supports / contributes to effective strategic planning at the regional level. The Superintendent assists the Department in the application of its Project Management Process Administrative Directive and participates in Committees (as and when required) that pertain to the activities of the Division and/or the Department as a whole. Additionally, the incumbent ensures that the services and supports they provide reflect / are aligned with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles. Responsibilities The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring (through direct supervision of Principals) that the schools within their School District deliver programming which aligns to Nunavut’s Education Program (which includes curriculum, teaching and learning resources, assessments and supports for students). Further to this, the incumbent works with Principals to ensure that the strategic direction, goals, objectives set out for the Region (by the Executive Director; Assistant Deputy Minister, K-12 School Operations; Deputy Minister; Minister; or others) are being pursued and adhered to. Strategic goals pursued by the Superintendent and others (e.g., school staff, communities, District Education Authorities (DEAs), etc.) include: Finding solutions for increasing student attendance and ultimately full-time enrolment; Increasing school completion rates; Improving literacy outcomes in the mandated bilingual education system chosen by the DEAs; Continually monitoring and supervising schools to ensure that the Education Program is being delivered in the manner directed by the Minister; Work towards creating safer schools with culturally relevant, positive learning environments. The set of skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities required to successfully respond to the requirements of this position would normally be acquired through a master’s degree in education ideally with a specialization in Education Administration. Further to this, the incumbent would have 5 years of elementary and/or secondary education administration / management experience where they served as a principal or a Regional Office administrator (e.g. Superintendent of Schools). Equivalencies may be considered. Further to this, the incumbent would possess or be eligible for a Professional Teacher Certificate and a Nunavut Principal Certification and is enrolled in / is committed to completing the Certificate of Educational Leadership in Nunavut program. Performance of these duties will occasionally require school visits. As such, the position is considered a highly sensitive position and requires both a clean Criminal Record Check as well as Vulnerable Sector Check. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

The Superintendent ensures that schools within the district deliver programming aligned with the Nunavut Education Program and meet strategic regional objectives. This includes supervising principals to improve student attendance, completion rates, and literacy outcomes while maintaining culturally relevant learning environments.

Candidates typically need a master's degree in education with a specialization in administration and at least 5 years of experience as a principal or regional administrator. A Professional Teacher Certificate and Nunavut Principal Certification are required or must be obtainable.

• policy implementationPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Educational Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Staff Supervision
• Curriculum Alignment
• Bilingual Education
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Student Attendance Management
• School Operations
• Policy Implementation

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Oct 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Executive