Secondary Long Term Occasional Teacher

Keewatin-Patricia District School Board; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) seeks a Full-Time Long Term Occasional Teaching position at Sioux North High School in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The assignment is effective August 31 until the incumbent returns, but not beyond June 25, 2027.

OSSTF-Occasional Teachers is the union affiliation. The successful candidate will hold OCT certification and bring knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum, inclusive education practices, and culturally responsive teaching for First Nations, Metis

Qualifications

• OCT Certificate required for teaching in Ontario.
• Intermediate/Senior and Construction qualifications or experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum and instructional strategies across student learning.
• Familiarity with First Nations, Inuit and Metis cultures within the region.
• Experience as staff developer, lead learner and facilitator.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) or CRJMC required at hire and every five years.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Staff development

Facilitation

Education

OCT Certificate

Intermediate/Senior and Construction qualifications

Job description

Position: Full--Time Long Term Occasional Teaching Position

Location: Sioux North High School

Union Affiliation: OSSTF-Occasional Teachers

Effective August 31 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 required. Intermediate/Senior and Construction qualifications or experience preferred.
• An understanding of current educational philosophies, teaching and learning strategies involved in the Ontario Curriculum, Continuing Education, the Adult Education Credit Strategy, Achieving Excellence, the Renewed Math Strategy
• 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

This position will be filled in accordance with the current OSSTF-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, Métis, 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.