Director of Educational Services at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate School Division

Director of Educational Services

This position is open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on ourpage.

The Division invites applications for the position of Director of Educational Services. The successful candidate, a servant leader and student-focused individual, will find this an exciting opportunity. Duties will commence in January, 2026 at a mutually agreed upon date.

The Division:

Our Mission: We are a Catholic Faith community, dedicated to providing each student entrusted to our care with an education rooted in the Good News of Jesus Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit, in partnership with home, parish and society, our schools foster the growth of responsible citizens who will live, celebrate and proclaim their faith. Our Catholic Faith is the foundation of all that we do.

Our Divisional Strategic Priorities:

• Strengthening our Catholic Faith;
• Learning Through Quality Teaching;
• Living Truth and Reconciliation;
• Belonging in Our Diverse Community.

We offer Catholic educational opportunities to approximately 5,400 students in the communities of Bow Island, Coaldale, Lethbridge, Picture Butte, Pincher Creek, Taber and surrounding areas. There are 16 schools employing more than 570 staff, with an operating budget of approximately $70 million. With the division office centrally located in the city of Lethbridge, Holy Spirit Catholic Schools provides a wide range of educational programs and services in urban and rural communities.

The Opportunity:

The Director of Educational Services is a senior leadership position responsible for providing strategic

direction and operational oversight for key instructional portfolios across the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. Reporting directly to the Associate Superintendent of Learning, and working collaboratively as a key member of the Senior Administrative Learning Team, this role ensures all programs align with the Division's Catholic mission, provincial curriculum standards, and the mandate to achieve high levels of student success and faith development. The Director fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and educational equity.

The successful candidate will meet provincial requirements including completion of a Master's degree, eligibility for Alberta teaching certification and completion of the Leadership Quality Standard Certification. The Division seeks a decisive, visionary leader committed to a collaborative approach of decision-making and who has a proven ability to inspire trust and confidence in his/her leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

The Director is responsible for the leadership, development, and supervision of the following core portfolios:

• Assessment and Data: Oversees the development, implementation, and analysis of division-wide assessment strategies to inform instruction and meet provincial requirements;
• Curriculum Implementation: Leads the strategic planning and execution of new and revised provincial curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas;
• Faith Permeation: Ensures the seamless integration and deepening of Catholic values and teachings across all curricula and instructional practices within the Division;
• Supporting Instructional Leadership of Administration: Collaborates with the Senior Administrative Learning Team to enhance instructional leadership capacity among Principals and Associate Principals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide visionary leadership to promote high-quality teaching and learning in every school;
• Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively and transparently;
• Work alongside the Senior Administrative Learning Team to align learning support, professional development, and strategic initiatives;
• Collaborate with Principals and Associate Principals to ensure consistent and effective program delivery;
• Stay current on educational research, best practices, and technological advancements related to assigned portfolios;
• Support the Superintendent in developing and executing the Division's Three-Year Education Plan (3YEP).

Compensation:

A competitive compensation package will be provided, including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits.

For more information regarding this position, please call the Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Chantel Axani, at 403-327-9555.

Interested, qualified applicants are asked to apply online with a complete application package by 12:00 pm on Friday, January 2, 2026. Comprehensive background and reference checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.

Application package must include the following:

• A cover letter addressed to: Ms. Chantel Axani, Superintendent of Schools;
• Resume highlighting your personal and professional qualifications and experience;
• Most recent professional evaluation;
• One-page statement of your vision and beliefs of Catholic Education;
• Contact information for at least three recent education references;
• Link to online presence if applicable;

Please note: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for submitting résumés, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.