Description
The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the of the Stó:lo people, the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.
Why Abbotsford?
Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.
Learn more about the Abbotsford community: tourismabbotsford.ca // thefraservalley
Why the Abbotsford School District?
Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.
We believe that administrators continue to be drawn to the collaborative and supportive work environment that we provide. We have extensive professional development supports in place and numerous career-pathing opportunities.
Review our Strategic Plan
Learn about our Leadership Development Framework
This Opportunity
The Director of Instruction - Curriculum reports to the Superintendent of Schools/CEO and works collaboratively with other members of the Senior leadership team to advance the vision and mission of the district. This position is responsible for the overall supervision and leadership of the District’s Curriculum Department.
Guided by the District’s strategic plan, the Director of Instruction - Curriculum defines and implements long-term goals, strategies, and plans; oversees the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning; supports school plans; provides leadership and direction regarding District-wide assessment practices, including tracking and communicating student learning; supervises and monitors the development and implementation of appropriate instructional resources and programs; and monitors and reports regularly on results achieved, with particular emphasis on student learning.
To ensure the quality of educational programs and further our commitment to equitable and inclusive schools, the Director of Instruction - Curriculum engages stakeholders, sponsors and leads innovation, and develops individual and team leadership capacity. The Abbotsford School District is seeking a courageous and resilient leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to apply a systems lens to issues, opportunities, and change, and a strong background in instructional leadership and resource management. The ideal candidate will be able to engage stakeholders in a shared vision and actions to support a meaningful learning experience that acknowledges social, cultural, and economic diversity.
Qualifications
A Master’s degree in a relevant field
A member in good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch
Successful leadership experience in the public school system, preferably at both the school and district levels
Deep understanding and experience with K-12 literacy, numeracy, inquiry, assessment, and competency-based learning pedagogies
Knowledge and recognition of Indigenous education and commitment to reconciliation practices
Experience leading a range of educational priorities
Ability to build an effective leadership team and create a positive adult learning environment
Systems sensibility, political awareness, and change management skills
Demonstrated ability to make complex and ethical decisions in service of students
Solid understanding of public education governance
Demonstration of BCSSA’s Leadership Competencies https://bcssa.org/the-spirit-of-leadership/ and district leadership competencies with particular attention to resilience, capacity-building, visionary leadership, decision-making, and learning leadership.
