Long Term Occasional Teacher, Grade 7/8

Assignment overview

Simcoe County District School Board is hiring for a Long Term Occasional assignment teaching Grade 7/8 at Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The principal for this assignment is Stephanie Haelzle.

Application notes

When submitting an application, candidates will need to answer four written interview questions. Administrators may also decide to ask additional follow-up questions.

• Applicants will be asked whether they identify with one of the four equity-deserving groups recognized under federal criteria. Candidates may also self-identify under one or more protected grounds recognized under provincial criteria.
• Applicants will also be asked whether they have at least 5 years of permanent contract teaching experience with another board, and this must be verifiable through the resume and application.

FTE and work schedule reference

• 1.0 FTE means full-time, or 5.0 days per week.
• 0.9 FTE means 90% time, or 4.5 days per week.
• 0.8 FTE means 80% time, or 4.0 days per week.
• 0.7 FTE means 70% time, or 3.5 days per week.
• 0.6 FTE means 60% time, or 3.0 days per week.
• 0.5 FTE means 50% time, or 2.5 days per week.
• 0.4 FTE means 40% time, or 2.0 days per week.
• 0.3 FTE means 30% time, or 1.5 days per week.
• 0.2 FTE means 20% time, or 1.0 day per week.
• 0.1 FTE means 10% time, or 0.5 days per week.

Equity, accessibility, and hiring principles

The board says it is guided by dignity, individualization, and inclusion, and it is committed to building an equitable, accessible environment that supports human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. It recognizes the duty to accommodate up to the point of undue hardship in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

The organization also states that it values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is looking to strengthen representation from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and women, so that the workforce better reflects the community it serves. Its equitable hiring approach is intended to align with the Ontario Human Rights Code and maintain fair hiring practices for protected groups.

Pre-employment and onboarding requirements

Candidates must allow the board to contact two professional references, including their current supervisor and their most recent supervisor. New hires will need to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check that is acceptable to the board before starting work. All newly hired employees must also complete mandatory training modules before their first day.

Teacher duties and regulatory expectations

The role carries the duties described under R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 298, Operation of Schools, Section 20. These include delivering effective instruction, training, and assessment; managing the class; reporting pupil progress when requested; carrying out supervisory and instructional duties assigned by the principal; and cooperating with other teachers and school leadership on matters related to student instruction.

Teachers are expected to be in the classroom or teaching area and ready for students at least 15 minutes before morning classes begin, and where applicable, at least 5 minutes before afternoon classes begin. They must also help the principal maintain positive community relations, prepare lesson plans and outlines as required, follow all reasonable safety procedures, maintain consistent disciplinary practices, complete report cards properly, assist with EQAO testing, meet with parents or guardians regularly, support co-operative placements, and handle other duties connected to student graduation as assigned.

Additional notes

All application-related fees are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.