Indigenous Learning Coach - 10 FTE - Permanent

OSSTF ETFO

Comp. 25148

Closing date :@ 4:00 pm EST

Indigenous Learning Coach Grade 7 12 1.0 FTE)

Location: Work location to be determined

Start date : Required for theSchool Year

Responsibilities:

The Coaches will:

• Coplan and cofacilitate professional learning at the school and board level in support of the School Improvement Plans for Student Achievement and Wellbeing (SIPSAW) and Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and Wellbeing (BIPSAW) goals
• Collaborate with school teams and classroom teachers in the development of professional learning cycles/collaborative inquiries focusing on instructional strategies and assessments
• Develop digital and print resources to support educators
• Regular travel is expected within the region of the coach and some travel across regions will be required. Technology will be used to minimize travel where possible.
• The Learning Coaches will be responsible for embedding technology using the TPACK framework developing the 21st century skills and supporting educators with the use of synchronous and asynchronous platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned
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Qualifications:

• Ontario College of Teachers Accreditation

• INT/SR qualifications

• Five years certified teaching experience an asset
• Must be a current permanent teacher with District School Board Ontario North East with a satisfactory TPA within the last 5 years
• Valid Ontario Drivers License required as travel is expected
• First Nations Metis and Inuit Studies AQ courses are recommended

Assets:

• Strong leadership skills and desire to further improve them

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated understanding of equity especially in the areas of special education mental health and Indigenous learning
• Demonstrated risk taker with a growth mindset

Interested Candidates:

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at and on Apply to Education at . Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking theApply button. Applicationsreceivedthrough any other method will not be considered.

Additional Information:

Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying a completeresume a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable) a letter of support from their immediate supervisor and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume including complete information about experience training employment history dates places and addresses of previous employers a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable) and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation:

Upon request we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact