Continuing Education - Midhurst, Canada - Simcoe County District School Board

Simcoe County District School Board

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Midhurst, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Summer Writing Contract:
Grade 9 De-streamed Geography (up to 4 positions)

15 days to be completed by August 5, 2024

Successful applicants will be compensated at the Con-Ed Remedial Rate ($46.50/hour x 40 hours plus benefits)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
An Ontario Teacher's Certificate of Qualification

A University Degree

Qualifications to teach in two divisions (junior/intermediate or intermediate/senior preferred)

Specialist in Geography or Honour Specialist in Geography (preferred) or Geography teaching qualification

District or system level experience in a Geography-related role (preferred)

Five or more years of Geography teaching experience (preferred)

KEY COMPETENCIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Successful applicants for curriculum writing team will have:
Geography content and pedagogical knowledge for teaching and leading;
knowledge of current Geography curriculum, Grades 8-9

a repertoire of effective evidence-informed instructional strategies to engage students in learning;
in-depth knowledge of assessment, evaluation and reporting;
experience using a variety of digital tools to support online instruction, assessment and student engagement;
an ability to align professional learning with system priorities;
experience in the design and facilitation of effective professional learning;
experience working in collaboration with colleagues;
excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; and

a knowledge of the following documents:

The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 8 and 9: Geography (2023)

Growing Success - Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools (1-12);
Ontario Schools - Policy and Program Requirements (K-12);
School Effectiveness Framework - A support for school improvement and student success (K-12);
Learning for All - A Guide to Effective Assessment and Instruction for All Students (K-12);
Creating Pathways to Success, An Education and Career/Life Planning Program for

Ontario Schools:
Policy and Program Requirements (K-12); and

Ontario First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education Policy Framework

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

The Geography writing team member will:
create a Scope and Sequence for Grade 9 Geography aligned with the new curriculum and incorporating Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing

Scope and Sequence must include authentic Indigenous voice and resources

create First 20 Days' resources to support educators to establish effective culturally-responsive instruction, assessment, and evaluation practices in multi-level classrooms

design professional learning for secondary educators related to the planning, implementation and assessment of the Ontario Ministry of Education's new Grade 9 Geography curriculum

build educator capacity related to the components of an effective Geography program, effective pedagogical practices and the implementation of gap closing and transition strategies for students who are experiencing difficulties with learning and/or engagement;
other responsibilities to be determined based on the emerging learning needs of the system

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only the successful applicants will be contacted.

Guided by the principles of dignity,

individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board

(SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment

that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and

staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue

hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to

upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and

equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In

support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect

diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially

Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities,

2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we

serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario

Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain

under the Code.

Applicants

are to provide permission to contact two professional references,

including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the

Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to

beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete

mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of

employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this

position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview

will be contacted.

Continuing Education Remedial Rate:
$46.50/hour

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