Superintendent
The Superintendent is the Chief Executive Officer of a school district responsible for the supervision of schools, implementation of approved programs, evaluation of senior staff, overseeing of district budgets and reporting to the Board of Education.
Certification and Qualification Details
A Master’s or equivalent degree in a relevant field and senior educational leadership in a school system may be required. Eligible membership in the Ministry of Education’s Teacher Regulation Branch is necessary to be appointed to this position. Superintendents may also be members of the BC School Superintendents Association.
Assistant/Associate Superintendent
These are senior management positions which have responsibility for the general supervision of schools in the district, for the implementation of approved programs, for the evaluation of staff and programs. They also ensure that close contact is maintained with principals, staff and the school community.
Certification and Qualification Details
A Master’s or equivalent degree in a relevant field and senior educational leadership in a school system may be required. Eligible membership in the Ministry of Education’s Teacher Regulation Branch is necessary to be appointed to this position. Assistant Superintendents may also be members of the BC School Superintendents Association.
Director of Instruction
The Director of Instruction is a district level leadership position often responsible for student curriculum, professional development programs, and special education services.
Certification and Qualification Details
A Master’s or equivalent degree in a relevant field and senior educational leadership in a school system may be required. Eligible membership in the Ministry of Education’s Teacher Regulation Branch is necessary to be appointed to this position. Directors of Instruction may also be members of the BC School Superintendents Association.
Training and Educational Programs
Programs in British Columbia:
- Vancouver Island University
- Royal Roads University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of British Columbia
- University of British Columbia – Okanagan
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of Victoria
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