Elementary Long Term Occasional (LTO) 100% Grade One

York Region District School Board; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ontario is seeking qualified teaching candidates. Applicants must hold or be in the process of obtaining Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) credentials and undergo a police record check. The role emphasizes inclusivity in hiring and encourages diverse candidates to apply. Proper submission of applications through the designated platform is critical.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be members in good standing or in the process of becoming Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) qualified.
• Provide at least three professional references who can speak to your teaching practice.
• A satisfactory police record check is required.

Education

Ontario College of Teachers qualification

Job description

Overview

At the York Region District School Board, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career in public education. We support our teachers in their commitment to ensuring student success and recognize the key difference teachers make in the lives of our learners.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be members in good standing or in the process of becoming Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) qualified with the OCT prior to the start date.
• If you are external to YRDSB, you will be prompted to provide at least three professional, supervisory teaching references (including full name, position title, work location/organization, and email address) in the job posting screening section of the online application. We do not contact references prior to practicum/interview.
• If you are an internal YRDSB employee, please include all of your previous teaching experiences in your application as well as two references, one of which must be a YRDSB administrator.
• As a part of the Education Act, anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) must be completed by the police services in the jurisdiction in which you reside (only accepted by police services within Canada); it must be satisfactory to the YRDSB and completed within six (6) months prior to the scheduled start date. The candidate is responsible for providing the results to the Board upon instruction.

Examples Of Referees

• Principal/Vice Principal who has supervised you and can speak to your teaching practice in the panel to which you are applying;
• Faculty Advisor/Coordinator or Practicum Advisor who has observed and evaluated your teaching practice in a classroom setting;
• Host/Mentor Teacher who has supervised you and can speak to your teaching practice in an elementary/secondary setting;
• Professional reference who can speak to your teaching practice.

Application Notice

Applications emailed or given directly to Hiring Managers will not be accepted or acknowledged. To be considered for posted Long Term Occasional positions, applicants are required to register with Apply to Education in order to submit an online application prior to the closing date identified on the posting. All postings will close at 11:30 p.m. on the Posting Closing Date.

How To Register and Apply

• Visit Apply to Education and either log into your account or create an account if you do not have one.
• Attach your resume, professional supervisory references, and other required documents as applicable.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and strives to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. The Board upholds the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in living, learning and work environments. We seek members who will work respectfully with differences and across the organizational hierarchy to actualize the Board’s priorities, goals and principles. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism and anti-oppression, and to creating identity-affirming spaces, are encouraged to apply.

Accessibility and Accommodation

YRDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will make appropriate accommodations based on protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information related to a candidate’s required accommodation will be handled confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. For school-based LTO/Contract Teaching positions, please email the Principal directly to request accommodation in coordination with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees

If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure accommodation needs can be met in the new role. If invited to participate in the hiring process and you are unable to perform essential requirements, please notify the Recruitment Team with the job title you are applying to for next steps.

Applicant Screening

Online applications are collected centrally and monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description. Only candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted. The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.