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Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation.

We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all.

Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 84 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee's well-being in all dimensions of health.

As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

JOB OPPORTUNITY NOTICE
Long-Term Occasional Teaching Assignment

Salary will be based on your submitted QECO rating statement and salary grid placement.

During the shortlisting of applicants, consideration will be given to:
diversity and equity;
merit and additional qualifications and experience; and

early career educators

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ministry Requirements as outlined in The Education Act

Communications technology grades 9 and 10, or any teaching communications technology qualification

Communications technology grades 11 and 12, or any teaching communications technology qualification

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrated planning, teaching, and assessment centred around the needs and abilities of students

Demonstrated ability to support achievement for multi language learners

Demonstrated use of technology to support student learning

Demonstrated commitment to improve the well-being of all students and close the

gap for those currently and historically underserved

Demonstrated success as part of a collaborative team

Strong understanding of digital skills and 21st Century Learning/Global Competencies

Understand and respond to student voice at Henderson and willing to support participation in school activities

Demonstrated successful teaching experience in a variety of instructional environments (in-person, remote, blended)

Demonstrated success in a virtual teaching environment

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the Brightspace ("The Hub") platform

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to creating a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We value employees with an equity-mindset and also international experience. HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected ground. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

HIRING TIMELINES:

Shortlisting will occur on:
February 21, 2024

Interviews are being conducted on:

February 22 & 23, A traditional question and answer interview will be conducted through the MS TEAMS platform or in person with a panel of Secondary Principals.

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world.

Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Persons who identify as women.

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is

located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as

determined by the