Continuing Education – Summer Writing Contract: Indigenous Education in Grade 9 Technological Educat

The Simcoe County District School Board is accepting applications for the following position: Summer Writing Contract: Indigenous Education in Grade 9 Technological Education (TAS1O)

10 hours to be completed by August 5, 2024 The successful candidate to the Summer Writing Contract will work collaboratively with the Tech. Ed team to ensure the tools below are created with a focus on culturally responsive pedagogies inclusive of Indigenous ways of knowing and learning:

digital Scope and Sequence document with corresponding resources to support expectation clusters.

digital “The First 10 Days of TAS1O: Co-creating a Positive, Inclusive and Collaborative Learning Environment & Establishing your Thinking Classroom”. This would include tools to collect learner profile data.

half-day virtual, synchronous, and interactive professional development session for TAS1O educators to be delivered on the September PA day.

Short pre- and post- instruction assessment that may be used to inform instruction and identify growth over time.

Candidates will have system-level expertise related to the development and facilitation of effective professional learning related to Indigenous Education. Successful applicants will be compensated at the Common Rate ($48.74/hour x 10 hours plus benefits) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

An Ontario Teacher’s Certificate of Qualification

A University Degree

Qualifications to teach in two divisions (junior/intermediate or intermediate/senior preferred)

District or system level experience in an Indigenous Education role (preferred)

English teaching qualification (preferred)

Five years teaching experience (preferred)

KEY COMPETENCIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Successful applicants for Indigenous Education writing team will have:

in-depth knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing and learning

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

familiarity with the newly released Grade 9 Tech. Ed curriculum;

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

in-depth knowledge of assessment, evaluation and reporting;

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

an ability to align professional learning with system priorities;

experience in the design and facilitation of effective professional learning;

experience working in collaboration with colleagues;

excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; and

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

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 applicant will

work collaboratively with the Tech. Ed writing team to create culturally responsive, anti-oppressive resources inclusive of Indigenous ways of knowing and learning to support TAS1O educators with the implementation of the new Grade 9 Tech. Ed curriculum.

Scope and Sequence for Grade 9 Tech. Ed aligned with the new curriculum

First 10 Days’ resources to support educators to establish effective culturally-responsive instruction, assessment, and evaluation practices in multi-level classrooms

design a professional learning activity for secondary educators related to effective ways to deeply know their students that will be facilitated on the September PA Day.

build educator capacity related to culturally responsive and anti-oppressive instruction and assessment practices

other responsibilities to be determined based on the emerging learning needs of the system

Applications will be received through the Apply to Education Website (www.applytoeducation.com) until 4 pm on June 6, 2024. Cover letters are to be addressed to: Jason Pino, Principal of Student Achievement (7-12)

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted regarding this posting. Applicants who receive an interview must give permission for the Board to contact two professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor. * 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, visible minorities, 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.

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