Job Description
THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their
required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext. 1236. This position is for an existing vacancy □ This posting is for a newly created position ⊠
INTERNAL POSTING #25/26 - 66
Teaching Position (1.0 FTE) **2 positions
INNOVATION AND DATA LEARNING LEAD
(1.0 FTE position supporting Our Lady of the Way, St. Mary and St. Patrick's Schools)
(1.0 FTE position supporting Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's Schools)
The Innovation and Data Learning Lead provides system leadership to strengthen student achievement and well-being
through evidence informed instructional improvement, technology enabled learning and innovation, experiential and
applied learning pathways, and educator professional learning support. The Lead supports school and system teams by building capacity, sharing resources, coordinating professional learning, and promoting collaboration across Catholic schools within the assigned region and as required, across the system.
In all aspects of this leadership role, the incumbent is expected to apply a consistent system wide lens that integrates
equity and inclusion, Catholic faith formation, Indigenous education, and special education/accessible learning. This includes supporting educators with EQAO preparation, training and student achievement monitoring. These considerations are to be embedded in planning, decision making, implementation, coaching, and reporting
responsibilities, whether explicitly stated within the duties below or not.
In alignment with Board priorities and Ministry direction, the Lead supports the effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of assigned funded initiatives. This includes responsibility for budget management, eligible expenditures,
documentation, data collection, and Ministry reporting requirements associated with the assigned portfolios and funding sources.
These positions will commence on August 31, 2026.
Required Qualifications:
• Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers (in good standing).
• Minimum of Religious Education Part 1.
• Additional qualifications in areas aligned with the portfolios (e.g. Guidance and Career Education, Co-operative
Education, Computer Studies/Technology, Reading, Mathematics, Special Education, Outdoor Experiential Education) are considered an asset.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic education and a demonstrated faith life.
• Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively at both school and system levels.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a Catholic school context at the school and/or system level related to student achievement, literacy, early learning, professional learning and collaboration, with an embedded
commitment to equity and inclusion, Indigenous education, special education and EQAO informed improvement.
• Demonstrated strength in analyzing, interpreting and communicating student achievement and related data to support instructional improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in supporting technology enabled learning and professional learning for
educators.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their
required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext. 1236. This position is for an existing vacancy □ This posting is for a newly created position ⊠
Notes:
1. This position will be advertised internally until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
2. Interested applicants should submit an Internal Application form, cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Email: hrdepartment@tncdsb.on.ca Internal application forms are available at all Board and school offices and on the Board's website.
Applicants are encouraged to review the full position description for a detailed outline of responsibilities and requirements. To obtain a copy of the position description, please contact Natalie Katona, Human Resource
Administrator.
3. For reference purposes, the Superintendent of Education and/or the Assistant Superintendent of Education will
be contacting each applicant's current and, if applicable, former supervisor(s).
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their
required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext. 1236. This position is for an existing vacancy □ This posting is for a newly created position ⊠
INTERNAL POSTING #25/26 - 66
Teaching Position (1.0 FTE) **2 positions
INNOVATION AND DATA LEARNING LEAD
(1.0 FTE position supporting Our Lady of the Way, St. Mary and St. Patrick's Schools)
(1.0 FTE position supporting Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's Schools)
The Innovation and Data Learning Lead provides system leadership to strengthen student achievement and well-being
through evidence informed instructional improvement, technology enabled learning and innovation, experiential and
applied learning pathways, and educator professional learning support. The Lead supports school and system teams by building capacity, sharing resources, coordinating professional learning, and promoting collaboration across Catholic schools within the assigned region and as required, across the system.
In all aspects of this leadership role, the incumbent is expected to apply a consistent system wide lens that integrates
equity and inclusion, Catholic faith formation, Indigenous education, and special education/accessible learning. This includes supporting educators with EQAO preparation, training and student achievement monitoring. These considerations are to be embedded in planning, decision making, implementation, coaching, and reporting
responsibilities, whether explicitly stated within the duties below or not.
In alignment with Board priorities and Ministry direction, the Lead supports the effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of assigned funded initiatives. This includes responsibility for budget management, eligible expenditures,
documentation, data collection, and Ministry reporting requirements associated with the assigned portfolios and funding sources.
These positions will commence on August 31, 2026.
Required Qualifications:
• Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers (in good standing).
• Minimum of Religious Education Part 1.
• Additional qualifications in areas aligned with the portfolios (e.g. Guidance and Career Education, Co-operative
Education, Computer Studies/Technology, Reading, Mathematics, Special Education, Outdoor Experiential Education) are considered an asset.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic education and a demonstrated faith life.
• Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively at both school and system levels.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a Catholic school context at the school and/or system level related to student achievement, literacy, early learning, professional learning and collaboration, with an embedded
commitment to equity and inclusion, Indigenous education, special education and EQAO informed improvement.
• Demonstrated strength in analyzing, interpreting and communicating student achievement and related data to support instructional improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in supporting technology enabled learning and professional learning for
educators.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their
required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext. 1236. This position is for an existing vacancy □ This posting is for a newly created position ⊠
Notes:
1. This position will be advertised internally until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
2. Interested applicants should submit an Internal Application form, cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Email: hrdepartment@tncdsb.on.ca Internal application forms are available at all Board and school offices and on the Board's website.
Applicants are encouraged to review the full position description for a detailed outline of responsibilities and requirements. To obtain a copy of the position description, please contact Natalie Katona, Human Resource
Administrator.
3. For reference purposes, the Superintendent of Education and/or the Assistant Superintendent of Education will
be contacting each applicant's current and, if applicable, former supervisor(s).
Location Name
St. Mary School
About Northwest Catholic District School Board
Who We Are
The Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) serves the communities of Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Stratton, Atikokan, and Fort Frances to Rainy River. Our Communities span over 12,000 square km of Northwestern Ontario. We serve approximately 3000 students across 5 schools and teach kindergarten through grade 12. TNCDSB provides Catholic education while adhering to the Ontario Ministry of Education requirements. We offer a variety of programs including special education programs, French immersion, Indigenous education initiatives, and extracurricular activities.
Our Schools
- Our Lady of the Way School
- Sacred Heart School
- St. Joseph's School
- St. Mary School
- St. Partick's School