Long Term Occasional Assignment - Ojibwe Language Teacher

by Thames Valley District School Board

Date Posted: Dec 20, 2024
Thames Valley District School Board

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the creative, engaging, collaborative, inclusive, positive learning environment that is the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB)! The TVDSB is one of the largest public school boards in Ontario, serving an area that stretches more than 200 kilometres – from Rodney to Tavistock and Glencoe to Norwich – across more than 7,000 square kilometres. We have 160 schools serving approximately 77, 000 students in elementary and secondary schools, as well as adult and continuing education programs. The Thames Valley learning community inspires innovation, embraces diversity, and celebrates achievement – a strong foundation for all students. 
The TVDSB is currently accepting applications for following Long Term Occasional Assignment teaching the Ojibwe Language:

H.B. Beal Secondary School, London
Assignment Details:  - 1 line, period 4 0.33 FTE (second semester) * the period may be subject to change.
Course Code:  LNOA/B/C01
Second Semester Start Date: February 3, 2025
Second Semester End Date: June 27, 2025

If you are seeking further clarification on details regarding the Long Term Occasional (LTO) assignment, please contact Gwen Doxtator, System Principal, at g.doxtator@tvdsb.ca.

The successful candidates must possess written and oral fluency in the Ojibwe language.

The Thames Valley District School Board will first consider Internal Secondary Occasional Teachers that meet the required qualifications.

Candidates in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers and with the required qualifications will be considered before non-certified teachers. 

In certain circumstances the Board may apply to the Ministry of Education for a Letter of Permission in order to meet its programming needs.  Candidates that have written and oral fluency in the Ojibwe Language but are not currently certified through the Ontario College of Teachers are welcome to apply.

Please ensure you have the following included in your application package:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • One written reference letter (educational and supervisory in nature). 
  • Two additional references to be contacted. Please include a current phone number and email address for each. At least one reference must be relevant to education one may be from paid employment outside of the education sector. Both references must be recent and supervisory in nature.

Only those who have submitted the required documents will be considered. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require. 
Melanie Da Ponte, Staffing Specialist

Human Resources
melanie.daponte@tvdsb.ca