Continuing Education – Summer Writing Contract: Ufli Guidance Document for K-3Classrooms

Summer Writing Contract: Ufli Guidance Document for K-3 Classrooms

Two 50-hour positions to be completed by August 9, 2024

The successful candidates for the Summer Writing Contract will collaborate on the planning of the following tasks:

Develop a Ufli guidance document for K-3 educators that outlines the components of the UFli program. Core Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions

Align Ufli the Screening Data, diagnostic tool data and build a framework to support Tier 2 in-class interventions

Successful applicants will be compensated at the Common Rate $46.50/hour (Con-Ed Remedial Rate)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

An Ontario Teacher's Certificate of Qualification

A University Degree

Qualifications to teach in two divisions (Primary and Junior or Intermediate preferred)

Experience in creating culturally relevant and responsive system-level instruction and assessment resources (preferred)

at least five years elementary teaching experience (preferred)

KEY COMPETENCIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Successful applicants for this writing contract will have:

a thorough understanding of the Ontario Curriculum for all subject areas

extensive experience using Ufli in a classroom setting

knowledge and experience in using Core instructional practices and Tier 2 intervention strategies that align with current structured literacy pedagogy

knowledge of Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy (CRRP) and anti-oppressive pedagogy

a repertoire of effective evidence-informed instructional strategies to engage students in learning;

in-depth knowledge of assessment, evaluation and reporting;

experience working in collaboration with colleagues;

experience using a variety of digital tools to support online instruction, assessment and student engagement;

an ability to align professional learning with system priorities;

excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; and

Growing Success - Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools (1-12);

Growing Success, The Kindergarten Addendum - Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools;

Ontario Schools - Policy and Program Requirements (K-12);

School Effectiveness Framework - A support for school improvement and student success (K-12);

Learning for All - A Guide to Effective Assessment and Instruction for All Students (K-12);

Creating Pathways to Success, An Education and Career/Life Planning Program for Ontario Schools: Policy and Program Requirements (K-12); and

Ontario First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education Policy Framework 2007.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

The successful candidates for the Summer Writing Contract will collaborate on the planning of the following tasks:

Develop a Ufli guidance document for K-3 educators that outlines the components of the UFli program. Core Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions

Align Ufli the Screening Data, diagnostic tool data and build a framework to support Tier 2 in-class interventions

Applications will be received through the Apply to Education Website () until 4 pm on June 12, 2024. Cover letters are to be addressed to: Kadri Jessop, Principal of Student Achievement K-6

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only the successful applicants will be contacted.

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

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.

Continuing Education Remedial Rate: $46.50/hour

R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 298 - Operation of Schools

Section 20 - Duties of Teachers

20. In addition to the duties assigned to the teacher under the Act and by the board, a teacher shall,

(a) 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;

(b) 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;

(c) 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;

(d) 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;

(e) assist the principal in maintaining close co-operation with the community;

(f) 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;

(g) ensure that all reasonable safety procedures

are carried out in courses and activities for which the teacher is

responsible;

(h) co-operate with the principal and other

teachers to establish and maintain consistent disciplinary practices in

the school;

(i) 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;

(j) co-operate and assist in the administration of tests under the Education Quality and Accountability Office Act, 1996;

(k) participate in regular meetings with pupils' parents or guardians;

(l) perform duties as assigned by the principal in relation to co-operative placements of pupils; and

(m) 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.