Description
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.
We are seeking an experienced, committed educator
to join the Learning Support Services team as:
EN 100% Elem Central Position - DHH Itinerant Teacher (1 positions available - 1 year term to August 31, 2026)
Ideal candidates will support the fulfillment of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s (OCDSB) Strategic Plan to enhance the quality of education in the school, and the District, by creating a positive and inclusive school climate, learning and workplace environment. Candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully, with a human rights and equity perspective, to foster student success, achievement and well-being.
Eligibility List
OCDSB ELEMENTARY CONTRACT AND OCCASIONAL TEACHERS ON THE APPROVED OT Roster are eligible to apply for this OCDSB vacancy, provided they are qualified and capable. However, the first consideration will be for OCDSB elementary contract teachers.
Please be advised that our order of consideration for this term assignment is as follows: 1) current elementary contract teacher applicants, followed by 2) current elementary occasional teacher applicants
Qualifications
Special Education:
- Must meet the criteria for Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Reg 176/10)
- qualifications in Special Education (an asset);
- American Sign Language (ASL) (an asset);
- demonstrated experience and expertise in special education teaching and learning strategies in the primary/junior/intermediate divisions, with senior division experience an asset;
- experience and expertise with current programming strategies (accommodations, modifications, alternative) to meet the needs of students with special education needs; specifically for students who are Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing;
- knowledge and expertise of current assessment/evaluation strategies and procedures specific to students who are Deaf / Hard-of Hearing;
- experience, expertise, and strong understanding of the Ontario Curriculum, Differentiation, Universal Design for Learning, Learning for All, and Tiered Intervention across the divisions;
- knowledge and understanding of the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans, including IEP Online (IOL);
- knowledge of SEA (Special Equipment Amount), specialized equipment, and assistive technology appropriate for a variety of special needs learners.
Term
This is a centrally assigned term position, subject to annual budget and funding approval, commencing September 1, 2025 and ending August 31, 2026 with the opportunity for renewal. Upon conclusion of this term, you will retain the right of return to your home school, subject to surplus/redundancy provisions.
Salary
The salary is based on your grid salary/allowances. There is no additional allowance tied to this position.
Selection
It is anticipated that the selection team will consist of a team of principals. The Interview Committee will review all applications received and produce a list of candidates to be interviewed. Candidates will be advised via e-mail if they have been selected for an interview.Application Process
Applications will be assessed with respect to the requirements and qualifications outlined in this job posting and in accordance with the following:
Process for selection:
A minimum of 3 qualified applicants will be offered an interview, including:
1. At least three (3) teachers, who are currently employed as an occasional teacher with the OCDSB, and who have the required OCT qualifications and who best meet the criteria outlined in the job posting.
2. If fewer than three (3) qualified applicants apply, all qualified applicants will be interviewed.
- It is the expectation that a teacher who accepts an assignment must agree to complete the assignment as posted. Teachers should apply only to the vacancies to which they will accept an interview.
- For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please call their Customer Support line at 1-877-900-5627.
Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations in the application or interview process should email a request to
Right of Return (pertinent to contract teachers only)
Elementary teachers retain right of return to their home school for three years, subject to surplus/redundancy provisions. Following a term of more than three years, elementary teachers shall be subject to the transfer/placement process. French elementary teachers shall have right of return to French assignments only.Recruitment with the OCDSB is site-based with our principals accessing "applytoeducation”: to review portfolios, either in direct response to a job posting or at any time during their recruitment process. It is in your best interest to ensure your on-line portfolio is up to date (i.e. supporting documents, resume of teaching experiences, cover letter etc.).
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is committed to equity for all students and staff and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the students and communities it serves.
Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3.
