Superintendent of Schools (Chief Executive Officer & Chief Education Officer)

**Job Title:** Superintendent of Schools (Chief Executive Officer & Chief Education Officer) **Organization:** Board of Trustees, Westwind School Division **Location:** Cardston, Alberta, Canada **Appointment Term:** Executive Contract (Up to a 5-year term) **Anticipated Start Date:** September 1, 2027 **Application Deadline:** Monday, January 4, 2027 @ 12:00 p.m. ABT The Board of Trustees for Westwind School Division invites visionary, collaborative, and inspiring educational leaders to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. As the Board's Chief Executive Officer and the Division's Chief Education Officer, this role offers a profound opportunity to shape Alberta's future in public education. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent is ultimately accountable for the division's educational, financial, and operational leadership. You will serve as the crucial link between provincial legislative mandates—including the Alberta Education Act—and our students’ daily success, wellness, and achievement. We are seeking an ethical leader who fosters inclusive learning environments, builds high-trust relationships, and is deeply committed to elevating student outcomes across our communities. **About Westwind School Division:** Our division stretches across 66 kilometres from north to south, starting from the Canada/US border, and spans 109 kilometres from east to west. Framed by Waterton Lakes National Park and the Waterton River to the west, we are the proud educational home to 4,600 students. Our division encompasses 13 community schools located in the towns of Cardston, Magrath, and Raymond, and the villages and hamlets of Stirling, Glenwood, Hill Spring, Mountain View, Del Bonita, Spring Coulee, and Welling. We also proudly serve 19 vibrant Hutterite colony schools. **The Mandate & Key Responsibilities:** While comprehensive statutory duties are outlined in the Education Act and Westwind Board Policy 12, the Superintendent’s core mandate focuses on five key pillars: * **Board Governance & Strategic Vision:** Act as the primary advisor to the Board of Trustees, supporting their fiduciary, strategic, and generative responsibilities. You will lead the collaborative development and execution of the annual Education Plan, the Annual Education Results Report (AERR), and the Three-Year Capital Plan to drive our strategic priorities forward. * **Instructional Excellence:** Champion a division-wide culture of continuous improvement. By providing overarching instructional leadership and rigorous mentorship to school principals, you will ensure programming meets provincial standards and empowers every student to succeed. * **Inclusive & Indigenous Education:** Cultivate responsible, caring, respectful, and safe learning environments that support the holistic needs of all learners. You will actively champion First Nations, Métis, and Inuit student achievement, building meaningful relationships with Elders and local l