Elementary Long Term Occasional Grade 4/5 Homeroom

Role overview

York Region District School Board is seeking an elementary Long Term Occasional teacher for a Grade 4/5 homeroom class in Markham, Ontario. This assignment may continue beyond the original end date.

The Board emphasizes student success and describes teaching as a meaningful, demanding role within public education. The position sits in CEC East.

Compensation

Pay is based on the current ETFO Elementary Teacher Collective Agreement and will be adjusted according to FTE, QECO rating, and years of experience, subject to the applicable collective agreement rules.

• A1-A2 (Steps 0-10): $57,269 to $102,938
• A3-A4 (Steps 0-10): $63,855 to $120,384

Application instructions

Applications must be submitted online to the Recruitment Team. Directly emailed applications or applications handed to hiring managers will not be accepted or acknowledged. Candidates must register with Apply to Education and complete all required steps before the posting closes.

All postings close at 11:30 p.m. on the stated closing date. A successful submission will generate a pop-up confirmation and a follow-up email, and submitted applications will also appear in the applicant's 'Jobs Applied To' area in their profile.

Additional requirements

• Applicants need to be current members in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers, or be in the process of becoming OCT-qualified before the start date.
• External applicants must provide at least three professional, supervisory teaching references in the screening section of the online application, including full name, job title, workplace or organization, and email address.
• Internal YRDSB staff must list all previous teaching experience and include two references, with at least one being a YRDSB administrator.
• Selected candidates must provide a satisfactory police record check.

Reference guidance

• A principal or vice-principal who has supervised your teaching practice and can comment on your work.
• A faculty advisor, coordinator, or practicum advisor who has observed your teaching in a classroom environment.
• A host or mentor teacher who has supervised you in an elementary or secondary setting.
• Another professional reference who can speak to your teaching practice.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

YRDSB states that it is committed to fair access, representation, and inclusive hiring. The Board aims to reflect the communities it serves and welcomes candidates who contribute to equity, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and identity-affirming spaces.

Applications are especially encouraged from Indigenous peoples; African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples; South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, and Latino/Hispanic communities; people who face discrimination because of race, ancestry, colour, religion, spiritual belief, or place of origin; people with visible or invisible disabilities; women; and people of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Accessibility and accommodation

The Board provides accommodation during recruitment where required under the Human Rights Code. Candidates may request support in advance of any recruitment stage, and accommodation information is handled confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. If the role is school-based, accommodation requests should be directed to the Principal, who will coordinate with Human Resource Services and Disability Management.

Current YRDSB employees with an existing accommodation plan should inform their Disability Management Case Manager so their needs can be considered for the new role. Candidates unable to meet essential job requirements should contact the Recruitment Team to discuss next steps.

Screening and review

Applications are reviewed centrally at the Education Centre in Aurora by Human Resource Services. Screening is based on the education, experience, and qualifications listed in the posting and reflected in the application. Only candidates who meet the requirements will move forward in the selection process, and only qualified applicants will be contacted. Internal applicants' personnel files will also be reviewed.

Important note

The school board notes that the posting may extend past the original end date.

Salary conversion information and other compensation details are provided in accordance with the collective agreement and pro-rated as applicable.