Elementary Long Term Occasional Teacher

Keewatin-Patricia District School Board; Ear Falls Township; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) seeks a Full-Time Long Term Occasional Teaching position for Primary/Junior with OCT certification. Location: Ear Falls Public School.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with staff, and experience in staff development within Northwestern Ontario communities. The position runs approximately January 4, 2027 until return of the incumbent, not beyond June 25, 2027, and requires understanding of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures.

Qualifications

• OCT Certificate and in good standing is required.
• Special Education qualifications considered an asset.
• Familiar with First Nations, Inuit and Metis cultures in Northwestern Ontario.
• Experience as staff developer, lead learner and facilitator.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with working cooperatively with staff, administration and educational partners.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check or CRJMC at hire and every five years.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Staff development

Facilitation

Collaboration with staff

Education

OCT certificate in good standing

Special Education (asset)

Job description

Position: Full--Time Long Term Occasional Teaching Position - Primary/Junior qualifications preferred

Location: Ear Falls Public School

Union Affiliation: ETFO-Occasional Teachers

Effective aprox. January 4, 2027 until return of incumbent, but not beyond June 25, 2027.

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB

Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Boards web site at

Qualifications

• OCT Certificate and in good standing is required.
• Special Education qualifications considered an asset.
• Will be familiar with First Nations, Inuit and Metis Cultures within our region and experience working with First Nation, Metis and Inuit students, their families and communities within Northwestern Ontario.
• Experience as a staff developer, lead learner and facilitator
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Familiarity with and/or experience in working cooperatively with staff, administration and educational partners
• This position will require a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) or a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) at the employee’s expense upon hire, and every five years subsequently.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Three professional references must be submitted with your application, including at least one from a recent supervisor, along with explicit permission to contact them. References available upon request will not be accepted. This position will be filled in accordance with the current ETFO-Occasional Collective Agreement. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

As an equal opportunity employer, KPDSB is committed to promoting equity and inclusion by proactively identifying, addressing, and dismantling systemic barriers that affect our students, staff, and communities. We encourage applications from individuals who face historical and/or current barriers to equity, including First Nations, Metis, Inuit, Indigenous peoples, and those who experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, color, place of origin, or disabilities (whether visible or invisible).

Any confidential information provided by applicants will be used solely for the purposes of this competition and will be safeguarded in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. KPDSB is dedicated to fostering an accessible and inclusive workplace and ensuring barrier-free employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants who require accommodation are strongly encouraged to inform Human Resources at any stage of the recruitment process.