Semester 2 LTO - 3 Periods Special Education - Life Skills

Simcoe County District School Board; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school board in Collingwood is seeking a qualified teacher for an LTO assignment focusing on Special Education in Life Skills. The role includes developing lesson plans, managing classroom activities, and evaluating student progress. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and demonstrate effective instructional skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $59,128 - $119,974, pro-rated for part-time. Additionally, all applicants must complete necessary training and pass a Vulnerable Sector Check before starting.

Benefits

Application fees covered

Professional development training

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively instruct and evaluate students
• Required to manage classroom effectively
• Must assist in maintaining cooperation with the community

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instruction of assigned subjects
• Evaluate and report on the progress of students
• Prepare and submit lesson plans as required
• Participate in meetings with students' parents

Skills

Effective instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Cooperation with community

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Principal:

Dan Macdonald

LTO Assignment Details including Required Qualifications

Semester 2 LTO - 3 Periods
Special Education - Life Skills

NOTE: when you apply to this posting, you will be asked to provide written interview responses to 4 interview questions.

1 Period = 0.33334
2 Periods = 0.66667
3 Periods = 1.0

All fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Salaries

LTO Salary Range effective September 1, 2025 is $59,128 - $119,974 (pro‑rated if less than full time).

Duties of Teachers (R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 298 - Operation of Schools Section 20)

• In addition to the duties assigned to the teacher under the Act and by the board, a teacher shall,
• be responsible for effective instruction, training and evaluation of the progress of pupils in the subjects assigned to the teacher and for the management of the class or classes, and report to the principal on the progress of pupils on request;
• carry out the supervisory duties and instructional program assigned to the teacher by the principal and supply such information related thereto as the principal may require;
• where the board has appointed teachers under section 14 or 17, co‑operate fully with such teachers and with the principal in all matters related to the instruction of pupils;
• unless otherwise assigned by the principal, be present in the classroom or teaching area and ensure that the classroom or teaching area is ready for the reception of pupils at least fifteen minutes before the commencement of classes in the school in the morning and, where applicable, five minutes before the commencement of classes in the school in the afternoon;
• assist the principal in maintaining close co‑operation with the community;
• prepare for use in the teacher’s class or classes such teaching plans and outlines as are required by the principal and the appropriate supervisory officer and submit the plans and outlines to the principal or the appropriate supervisory officer, as the case may be, on request;
• ensure that all reasonable safety procedures are carried out in courses and activities for which the teacher is responsible;
• co‑operate with the principal and other teachers to establish and maintain consistent disciplinary practices in the school;
• ensure that report cards are fully and properly completed and processed in accordance with the guides known in English as Guide to the Provincial Report Card, Grades 1-8 and Guide to the Provincial Report Card, Grades 9-12, and in French as Guide d’utilisation du bulletin scolaire de l’Ontario de la 1ère à la 8e année and Guide du bulletin scolaire de l’Ontario de la 9e à la 12e année, as the case may be, both available electronically through a link in the document known in English as Ontario School Record (OSR) Guideline, 2000 and in French as Dossier scolaire de l’Ontario: Guide, 2000, on a website of the Government of Ontario;
• co‑operate and assist in the administration of tests under the Education Quality and Accountability Office Act, 1996;
• participate in regular meetings with pupils’ parents or guardians;
• perform duties as assigned by the principal in relation to co‑operative placements of pupils; and
• perform duties normally associated with the graduation of pupils.

R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 298, s. 20; O. Reg. 95/96, s. 2; O. Reg. 209/03, s. 1; O. Reg. 227/23, s. 3.