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Senior Positions

The TDSB is dedicated to supporting student achievement and well-being. Every day, staff members across 579 schools and 5 Adult Learning Centres are privileged to serve students and families of communities who are as richly diverse and inspiring as any in the world.

The core purpose of the TDSB is to ensure:

  • Every student has the conditions and experiences needed to engage fully and be successful in school and beyond, and
  • Our business and operations processes are modern, responsive, and deliver quality service aligned with our core purpose.

The Process

  • This web page displays only vacant positions for which we welcome applications from interested and qualified candidates.
  • Application instructions and job requirements are listed in the posting; please consider the educational requirements before applying and note required educational qualifications. 

Why Lead at the TDSB?
  • At TDSB, we believe that every one of our 235,000 students deserve the opportunity to succeed. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and innovative educational environment that empowers our students to thrive personally, socially, and academically.
  • As a member of our Executive Educational Leadership and Senior Teams, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the future of public education in Toronto and across Canada.
  • You'll be at the forefront of our commitment to student well-being and academic achievement. 
  • You’ll leverage your vision and dynamic leadership style to collaborate with senior leaders, trustees, and communities, and foster an environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the Director’s Executive Council, system leaders, senior team, and staff, playing a critical role in developing, shaping, implementing, and monitoring system goals and priorities.
  • Deliver Results: Motivate and advance thoughtful strategic actions leading to measurable outcomes for students aligned with the MYSP and annual operating budget.
  • Forge Strong Partnerships: Form and sustain productive and respectful partnerships aligned with the Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP).
  • Navigate Complexity: Apply your political acumen and relationship skills to develop effective relationships with trustees, unions, community groups, and staff, tackling complex challenges impacting student achievement, belonging, well-being and equity.
Eligible Candidates
  • You are a visionary leader with a strong track record in educational leadership.
  • You are an effective communicator and collaborator, with the ability to build strong partnerships across diverse communities.
  • You thrive in complex environments and are skilled at navigating political landscapes to achieve system-wide goals.
  • You have a deep commitment to equity and have successfully led initiatives that reduce disparities in student outcomes.
  • You apply an approach to lead with respect for human dignity, optimism, and courage.