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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

Intermediate/Senior Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Spec Ed Part 1 (preferred)

Guidance and Career Education Part 1 (preferred)

Experience or comfort teaching in an Alt Ed setting with a timetable that includes, but is not limited to, college and workplace level math and college and workplace level science.

Successful teaching experience in area(s) of System Alt Ed (SAE), Safe Schools (Gateway), ECPP/Section classrooms.

Comfort and experience teaching students who are struggling with mental health issues that require intensive supports.

Up-to-date First Aid certification

Experience working with students with complex medical needs

Experience working with students in-risk

Experience creating trauma sensitive classrooms and knowledge of trauma sensitive teaching practice

Ability to integrate cross curricular expectations in a project-based learning environment.

Knowledge and comfort using D2L/HUB/MS Teams

Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to engage wrap-around supports for students

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 Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon

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