Secondment Learning Partner Supporting Social Studies School Year
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Job Location:
Brockville - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FTE: 1.0
LOCATION: TBD (support is provided across the UCDSB)
Under the direction of the Principal of Curriculum and Assessment the Social Studies Learning Partner (K-12) will facilitate professional learning with school staff in building their capacity to support their students in their classrooms.
Responsibilities:
To support educators in building their capacity to identify and work with community partners in support of providing culturally relevant learning experiences within the Social Studies and Canadian History curricula.
To support educators in building their capacity to program for their students through an equity lends ( e.g. Holocaust Education Black History Human Rights Anti-Discrimination) to support these students in meeting curriculum expectations.
To facilitate the implementation of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy to build educator inter-cultural awareness through equitable and inclusive education practices.
To facilitate the planning and implementation of appropriate professional learning activities for school and system staff with respect to Social Studies and History learning opportunities.
To support school SIP goals through the lens of supporting Equity and Inclusion goals.
To implement and support Ministry of Education and system-wide initiatives.
To work with other Learning Partners to co-plan facilitate and support learning for principals teachers and students.
To co-plan and co-teach with educators in implementing effective classroom practices that directly impact student learning and engagement (cross-curricular planning differentiated instruction universal design for learning assessment and evaluation strategies and skills and competency development .
Duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates knowledge of equitable and inclusive education practices.
Demonstrates an understanding of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy and how it supports programming.
Demonstrates strong knowledge and skill in working with students from various backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrates strong skills in working with teachers.
Demonstrates broad knowledge of effective pedagogy and classroom practices that directly impact student learning and engagement (differentiated instruction universal design for learning assessment and evaluation etc.) for programming.
Demonstrates knowledge of cross-curricular planning.
Demonstrates strong knowledge and skill in the use of technology.
Demonstrates a growth mindset.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Ontario Social Studies (Grades 1-6) History (Grades 7-8) and Canadian History (Grade 10) curricula.
Demonstrates excellent presentation skills.
Demonstrates exemplary interpersonal facilitation and team building skills.
Demonstrates strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates experience in effectively integrating technology into teaching practice.
Demonstrates familiarity with a wide range of assessment tools and communication strategies.
Follows the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession.
Understands professional development and its impact on student learning.
Effectively communicates and works collaboratively with all education stakeholders.
Effectively uses time management and organizational skills to meet all of the requirements of the position.
Qualifications:
An Ontario Teachers Certificate of Qualification
Any of the following AQ courses would be considered an asset: History Social Studies Holocaust Education and Encountering Antisemitism French as a Second language.
Teaching Qualifications in three divisions is an asset
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferred.
Member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing
Conditions:
- Salary Grid plus travel allowance
- Term - Balance of the 2026/2027 (at the end of the term returns to home school)
- Travel to various locations may be required
To apply:
Please attach a covering letter and resume indicating your experience and areas of teaching expertise.
All applications will be considered; however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
No late submissions will be considered.
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Communication skills
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Cordova
- Word Processing
