Secondary Caring and Safe Schools Online ACCESS Teacher

York Region District School Board; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Canada is seeking an online teacher to provide virtual instruction and support for secondary school students. This role involves facilitating course registration, designing personalized learning experiences, and assessing student achievement. Ideal candidates should be members of the Ontario College of Teachers and possess strong skills in virtual learning environments. The position emphasizes equity, inclusivity, and support for diverse student needs.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Access to e-learning tools

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Experience in various secondary teaching assignments is essential.
• Virtual learning experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate course registration in an online environment.
• Design and implement course content for individual learning needs.
• Assess student work according to Ministry of Education standards.

Skills

Virtual learning

Course content design

Student assessment

Special Education accommodations

Education

Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers

Intermediate/Senior Qualifications

Tools

D2L

Google Classroom

Adobe Connect

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. We recognize the key difference that teachers make in the lives of our learners.

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the following online application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. For further information regarding this posting, please email Kirsty Cunningham, Principal-Caring and Safe Schools, at the contact in the posting.

This is an online teaching position that requires the candidate to provide virtual instruction, assessment, and evaluation to secondary school students learning from home, as needed by the system.

Job Details

This is a regional online position within the Caring and Safe Schools Department. The successful candidate will support students enrolled in the regional online Alternative Classroom and Counselling for Expelled and Suspended Students (ACCESS) program. This delivery is designed to support secondary school students who are learning from home. The online ACCESS teacher supports students with their academic program by delivering a variety of credit courses and course types from Grade 9 to Grade 12, in a structured and supportive online environment. The online instruction will be delivered from one of our ACCESS school sites.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating course registration and access in an online learning environment
• Managing all aspects of planning, instruction, assessment and communication, including designing and implementing course content that addresses individual learning needs and evaluating curriculum expectations
• Providing individualized programming and support, including Special Education accommodations, as required
• Assessing student work according to Growing Success and Ministry of Education achievement charts
• Collecting and reporting of student achievement data
• Communicating with parents/guardians, as needed
• Utilizing e-learning tools (e.g., D2L, Adobe Connect, Google Classroom) to deliver curriculum content
• Maintaining attendance records
• Applying the principles of equity and inclusivity
• Maintaining a safe and inclusive online learning environment
• Attending planning meetings as needed
• Making referrals for additional Board and community supports as appropriate
• Managing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
• Have permanent contract teaching experience in a variety of secondary teaching assignments
• Intermediate/Senior Qualifications
• Experience with a variety of curricula
• Special Education qualifications desired
• Experience providing virtual learning is desired

Additional Information

Candidates must be members in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) or in the process of becoming OCT qualified before the start date. If you are external to the YRDSB, you will be prompted to provide at least three professional supervisory teaching references in the job posting online application. We do not contact references before the interview. If you are an internal YRDSB employee, include all previous teaching experiences and two references, one of which must be a YRDSB administrator. A current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check or Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) via Sterling Backcheck is required prior to employment; checks must be issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document before an offer of employment.

Examples of referees could include: Principal/VP, Faculty Advisor/Practitioner, Host/Mentor Teacher, and other professional references who can speak to teaching practice.

Applications & Registration

Applications emailed or given directly to Hiring Managers will not be accepted. To be considered for posted Long Term Occasional positions, applicants must register with Apply to Education to submit an online application before the closing date. All postings close at 11:30 p.m. on the Posting Closing Date. To register and apply, complete all four steps: visit the online employment application and create an account if needed; complete a Portfolio (resume, references, etc.); search Job Postings and Apply; verify you have applied to the correct job posting in your Job Application Log.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The York Region District School Board believes in equal opportunity for all applicants and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty and equity, including Indigenous peoples, Black and Caribbean peoples, South/Southeast Asian and other communities, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, among others. We value diverse perspectives and aim to create an inclusive environment.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We recognize the duty to accommodate and 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 accommodations will be handled confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. For school-based LTO/Contract Teaching positions, contact the Principal directly to arrange accommodations in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation, inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure needs can be met in the new role. If invited to participate and you are unable to perform essential requirements, please notify the Recruitment Team to review next steps.