Secondary Occasional Teacher

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA

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SECONDARY OCCASIONAL TEACHER

The DSBN is a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for kids, and helps every student achieve success. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the office or in the cafeteria, we know it’s the dedicated staff who bring our mission to life – you are what creates a child’s school experience, and contribute to students reaching their full potential.

We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

POSITION: Secondary Occasional Teacher

LOCATION: DSBN Secondary Schools in Niagara Region

RATE OF PAY: $271.81 daily rate of pay (includes 4% vacation pay)

SCHEDULE: 10 months per year (September – June) on an as needed basis

Position Summary:

The DSBN is seeking qualified, and soon-to-be qualified, Secondary Occasional Teacher candidates who provide evidence of meaningful experiences working with children and/or youth. These experiences may include paid, volunteer, and practicum experience. Occasional Teachers work in a variety of schools throughout the Niagara region gaining valuable teaching experience and supporting the needs of students across the system. Occasional Teachers are eligible to work daily assignments, apply to long term assignments or contract positions with the DSBN.

Benefits of working with the DBSN:

Gain valuable teaching experience working with students from Grade 9 – 12 with a variety of academic needs;

Flexibility to work at multiple locations;

Strong mentorship network;

Resources available to support your teaching practices;

Professional learning and collaboration;

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement;

Qualifications:

Good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;

Conditions of Employment:

Maintain good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;

Upon hire, provide a Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within six months);

Agreement to comply with the Board’s policies, procedures and code of conduct;

Successful completion of a probationary period in accordance with the Collective Agreement;

Work a minimum of 15 teaching days in an academic school year;

Complete an annual offence declaration process.

Application Process:

All applications are accepted through ApplyToEducation;

Applications packages should include:

Covering Letter

Resume

Practice Teaching Reports or most recent Teacher Performance Appraisal

Reference Letters

Selection Process:

The DSBN is committed to equity, inclusion and anti-racism and strives to hire educators who demonstrate this commitment. You are invited to include in your cover letter how your lived experience, professional learning and actions can empower all students and create a true sense of belonging within your classroom and school community.

Preference will be given to the following applicants:

Applicants who possess both Intermediate and Senior Qualifications in two or more subject areas

Applicants who have lived experience working with a variety of diverse backgrounds

Applicants who possess the following qualifications

Math

Technology

Business Studies – Accounting, Marketing, Economics, Law

English as a Second Language

French as a Second Language

Science – Chemistry, Biology, Physics

Arts – Dance, Drama, Music, Visual

Interview Process:

Interviews will occur virtually via Microsoft Teams with a panel of Secondary Principals/Vice-Principals;

Traditional question and answer format interviews will occur

Application Information:

NOTE: all offers of employment made to successful applicants are conditional until such time as OCT qualifications and Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening have been verified. Please be advised that it is the practice of the Board that your employment will not start until the Board has received a current vulnerable sector police check (within the last 6 months ) and the Board is satisfied that there are no criminal convictions which would preclude your employment.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Communication to applicants selected for an interview will be via email. Please ensure your email address on your ApplytoEducation account is accurate. Human Resources staff will only respond to inquiries from applicants selected for an interview.

If you are currently a Secondary Occasional Teacher with the DSBN you do not need to apply to this posting.

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.

The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities.

Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the DSBN. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Personal information on this form is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.