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INSPECTOR SCHOOLS [1 record]

Record 1 2013-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • School and School-Related Administration
OBS

district superintendent (B.C.); divisional superintendent (Alberta); unit superintendent (Sask.); regional superintendent (N.B. a Nfld.); superintendent of schools (P.E.I); area superintendent (Ont) (1973).

OBS

position has been abolished in Quebec.

DEF

experienced educator appointed by provincial department of education to supervise the educational programmes of an area containing 100 to 300 classrooms.

OBS

In Alberta, Saskatchewan, N.B., B.C., P.E.I. and Newfoundland, termed superintendent of Schools; functions as supervisor of instruction but has many administrative and official of instruction but has many administrative and official duties as well.

OBS

title being replaced by area superintendent (1973).

Key term(s)
  • school inspector

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
OBS

Surintendant des écoles : poste purement administratif. Renseignement fourni par le service de traduction du Conseil des écoles séparées d'Ottawa.

OBS

Directeur des études (Québec).

Spanish

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