Long Term Occasional Position - Junior/Intermediate - Special Education - Gifted

Toronto Catholic District School Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational board in Ontario is seeking a Long Term Occasional Junior/Intermediate Special Education teacher at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School. The ideal candidate must hold a certification from the Ontario College of Teachers and have a Pastoral Reference Letter. This role offers a 100% engagement in a diverse and inclusive environment focused on academic excellence and community support.

Qualifications

• Must have a Pastoral Reference Letter indicating practicing Roman Catholic.
• Certified and in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Required to submit practicum reports or teacher performance appraisals.
• Must submit a resume and cover letter to the Sr. Manager of Recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational support to students with special educational needs.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Pastoral Reference Letter

Good standing with Ontario College of Teachers

Experience with teacher performance appraisals

Strong belief in mission of TCDSB

Education

Ontario College of Teachers certification

Transitional Certificate (welcome)

Job description

Job Details

LONG TERM OCCASIONAL POSITION (LTO)

Junior/Intermediate - Special Education - Gifted, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School - 100%

Learn more about the school at School Website

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio‑emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a Long Term Occasional Junior/Intermediate - Special Education - Gifted teacher at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School.

All interested applicants are welcome to apply. We are an inclusive employer.

Requirements

• Pastoral Reference Letter from a Roman Catholic Parish, or completion of the Priest Reference Form indicating you are a practicing Roman Catholic (dated within the past 12 months).
• Must be certified, and in good standing, with the Ontario College of Teachers. We welcome teacher candidates to apply with a Transitional Certificate.
• Practicum reports for teacher evaluations and/or for experienced teachers, teacher performance appraisal(s).
• Resume and Cover Letter addressed to the Sr. Manager of Recruitment, Human Resources.
• Two (2) Associate/Host Teacher references, or an alternate reference source (such as a Principal).

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning - in every way - and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education.

Consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who self‑identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and women. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code‑protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability‑related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than Monday, November 24, 2025 via Apply To Education.

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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