Special Education Teacher (PDSB26-169)

Pdsbnet; Belleville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagonaska Demonstration School in Belleville invites applications for 1 Special Education Teacher position for the 2026/2027 school year. The role is a one-year renewable secondment for teachers currently employed full-time by an Ontario School Board.

Responsibilities include teaching a variety of secondary subjects and supporting students with learning disabilities in a structured setting, with access to assistive technologies and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario teaching certificate (Part I required) and Special Education qualifications.
• Experience with structured literacy and language development is essential.
• Experience with inclusive education and assistive/learning technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of secondary courses (English/Language/Reading, Grade 9 Math, Grade 10 Science, Social Sciences, Learning Strategies).
• Work within a highly structured classroom and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate with lodging staff and contribute to instructional planning and assessments.

Skills

Structured literacy

Language development

Numeracy development

Inclusive/assistive tech

Interpersonal communication

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

Ontario College of Teachers Certificate (Part I)

Special Education qualifications

Job description

1 Position available for 2026/2027 School year

A rewarding opportunity awaits you with the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Sagonaska Demonstration School in Belleville.

• Competition # PDSB26-169-Special Education Teacher (Elementary & Secondary) – multiple positions, Sagonaska Demonstration School

Sagonaska School is dedicated to providing quality education for students with learning disabilities in a student lodging setting. Currently we are looking for Special Education Teachers who wish to have a province wide impact to the education of students with learning disabilities.

Employment opportunities in our demonstration schools come with:

• the chance to be part of a team of specialized educators recognized as leaders in the field of special education for students with learning disabilities
  • specialized training in supporting students with learning disabilities
  • small classroom sizes complemented with outstanding resources
  • commitment to your professional and personal growth
  • opportunities to support the professional learning of colleagues across the province
  • the opportunity to develop your skills, pedagogy, and leadership capacity to positively impact the students and staff in your school board when you return at the end of your secondment
  • h ave access to a wide array of assistive/learning technology hardware, software, and apps, specially curated to assist students in successfully demonstrating their learning and knowledge, in an alternate manner.

Position is available on a one (1) year renewable secondment basis for a teacher who is currently employed on a full-time permanent basis by an Ontario School Board.

Please note: Teachers employed by a school board on a Long Term Occasional or Supply basis are not eligible to apply for a secondment position.

The following Special Education Teacher (Elementary & Secondary) – 1 position is available for the 2026/2027 school year:

Students at demonstration schools follow the same subjects/courses as students in Ontario school boards with intervention programming in language and math.

• Position to teach a variety of secondary courses (English/Language/Reading, Grade 9 Math, Grade 10 Science, Social Sciences, Learning Strategies, etc.). Senior Qualifications preferred in English, Math, and Science. Teaching assignment will be based on the successful candidate’s teaching qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Valid Certificate of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers; Special Education, (minimum) Part 1 qualifications (or in process for completion prior to start), Special Education Specialist preferred; junior, intermediate, and/or senior division qualifications as required;

demonstrated knowledge and understanding of structured literacy and language development; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of numeracy development; successful experience working with students with learning disabilities; working knowledge of program modifications/ accommodations, learning strategies, progress monitoring/evaluation; demonstrated interest in inclusive/assistive/learning technology; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish and work within a highly structured classroom environment; ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team including ability to demonstrate best teaching practices during teacher training workshops, work in partnership with the student lodging staff.

LOCATIONS:

AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

OPS commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

NOTE: The successful candidates will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment.