2021-22 School year Uncertified Emergency Supply Teachers

The Durham District School Board is accepting applications for  Uncertified Emergency Supply Teachers  for the 2021-2022 school year.

Are you committed to leading student achievement and well-being? Do you welcome the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the Durham District School Board (DDSB) to Ignite Learning for our students? We invite you to learn more about joining our dynamic team.

We are seeking candidates who are interested in leading change through quality implementation of our core priorities of: Success, Well-Being, Leadership, Equity, Engagement and Innovation. 

The DDSB is one of the few school boards in Ontario experiencing growth with more than 75,000 students, 7,500 permanent staff and 131 schools and learning centres. 

The DDSB is responsible for public education in the rural settings of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships and the urban settings of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa

Description:

Under the direction of the Principal/Vice-Principal, uncertified emergency supply teachers support students within the classroom, provide supervision and must be able to respond appropriately when issues arise.

Uncertified Emergency Supply Teachers will be assigned to our in-person schools. Uncertified Emergency Supply Teachers are utilized for daily assignments when there are no supply teachers available for an assignment. 

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a University degree program or have completed a degree program
• Experience working/volunteering with children and/or adolescents.
• Experience working with students with different cultural backgrounds.
• Experience working with students with differing needs and capabilities.
• Ability to ensure the safety and security of students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy of student information.

Interested candidates should be able to work a minimum of one day a week.  Successful candidates will be assigned to a school based on the board's needs.

When applying please include the following:

• Resume and covering letter

• References: names and numbers (including e-mail addresses, if possible) of at least two (2) recent professional references (eg. Supervisors, Principal, Vice Principal, Associate Teachers, Faculty Advisors)

Upon hire:

• You will be subject to the DDSB immunization policy and will be required to declare your COVID-19 immunization status and provide proof of such immunization if applicable.  Please note that if you are currently not fully vaccinated you will be required to complete COVID-19 rapid antigen testing three per week and to provide your results to the DDSB on a weekly basis.  In addition, you will be required to participate in an educational session about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, outside of work hours.
• You must provide the Human Resources department with a current obtained or applied for (within six months of your start date) Criminal Background Check, including vulnerable sector screening.

The DDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Thank you for your interest in DDSB.  While we appreciate your application, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.