Title: Superintendent of Education - Student Support Services/Well-Being

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Position Open To: Internal & External Applicants

About the Lambton Kent District School Board

With education centres in the Municipalities of Chatham-Kent and Lambton County, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) provides educational services to more than 21,000 students in 62 elementary and secondary schools. The LKDSB district is made up of numerous small towns and communities situated in Southwestern Ontario, a geographic area surrounded by the Great Lakes.

The LKDSB is committed to providing learning opportunities that foster both intellectual development and personal well-being for all students. Grounded in a commitment to inclusion, the Student Support Services department supports the implementation of a planned and responsive framework of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the most enabling environment possible. By prioritizing a differentiated approach that responds sensitively to each student’s individual level of development, we ensure that every learner has the equitable access and specialized support necessary to thrive.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Education, the Superintendent of Education – Student Support Services/Well-Being will be responsible for providing Board-wide leadership to continue building on the strategic initiatives and priorities that the Board has taken to improve student achievement and well-being for all students; champion anti-oppressive education; and assist school administration in fostering and encouraging school-based parent/guardian/community relations.

The Superintendent’s portfolio will include responsibility for and oversight of the Board’s Special Education Plan and related staffing and training, Identification, Placement, & Review Committee (IPRC), Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), Tragic Event Response Team (TERT), Multi-Disciplinary Teams, and Mental Health Strategy.

The Superintendent will be responsible for multiple Kindergarten to Grade 12 families of schools, supporting school-based decision-making.

Qualifications/Experience:

You are an accomplished, passionate education leader with outstanding skills and expertise in educational administration. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a principal and/or vice-principal in a Kindergarten to Grade 12 Ontario School(s) is preferred and demonstrated school and system program leadership is an asset. Candidates will be Supervisory Officer’s Qualification Program (SOQP) qualified or in process of completing SOQP qualifications. If in process, please include your plan and timeline for completion of the qualifications in your application package.

An effective communicator, you possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, technological and dispute resolution skills, and sound judgement, sensitivity and an inclusive approach to building consensus and solving problems. Your strong intercultural competence and demonstrated commitment to supporting employee growth and development will be essential in meeting the challenges and opportunities of this rewarding role. A relationship builder, you are effective in working in team settings which further bolsters your ability to work effectively as a member of Executive Council and with the Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience working with community partners and advocates.

The primary work location will be the Sarnia Education Centre or the Chatham Regional Education Centre and travel on a regular basis throughout the district will be required.

Compensation:

$185,000/annum

Comprehensive benefit package and pension plan are provided.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit their application before 4:00 p.m. on the posting closing date. Applications should include: cover letter, resume, and one (1) letter of reference from the applicant's current Superintendent/Supervisor. Applications will only be accepted through our online process on . Inquiries can be directed to Sam Zoccano, Recruitment Officer, at 519-336-1500 x 31322.

Interviews of shortlisted candidates are scheduled to take place from April 29 to May 1, 2026.

All applicants will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive one, please contact Apply to Education directly prior to the deadline date and time.

The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable learning and work environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process, we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.