Central Position with Area Responsibilities

(1) Elementary (7/8) Guidance/Pathways Teachers

This position will be available for a one-year (1) term for the 2024-2025 school year, with a potential for renewing without a posting.

Kenora Area - based out of Beaver Brae IntermediateQualifications:

The successful applicant must possess: A valid OCT Certificate of Qualification;

Intermediate Division Qualifications;

A minimum of three years successful teaching experience with preference given to the intermediate division;

Guidance Qualifications are preferred or a plan to obtain them.Desired Qualities/Skills:

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following: Demonstrated experience as an exemplary teacher;

Demonstrated expertise in equity and inclusion;

Demonstrated experience working with FNMI learners;

Demonstrated experience and understanding of the importance of building relationships with students, families, community connections, and other stakeholders;

Knowledge, demonstrated experience, and training in current instructional and assessment practices;

Experience in co-planning to identify, implement, and assess the impact of targeted instructional strategies to improve student achievement;

Deep understanding of how effective instruction and assessment strategies can be applied to support student learning across a variety of content areas;

Demonstrated experience using a variety of information technologies to support learning and teaching;

Understanding of secondary graduation requirements;

Ability to take initiative, to work well independently, and to communicate effectively as a member of a highly motivated team.

Responsibilities: Advocate for students in order to help them overcome challenges they may face in academic achievement, well-being, engagement in school, relationships, attendance and all barriers which interfere with learning and success in secondary school;

Work collaboratively with the Secondary Academics Administrator on initiatives and supports related to the Pathways role;

Work with secondary schools (incl. Guidance, Graduation Coaches, Student Success, SERTs, and Administrators) to support Grade 8 transition to high school including Grade 9 course selection;

Kenora area only work with Elementary Administrators, SERTs, Grade 6 classroom teachers to support the Grade 6 transition to Grade 7 at Beaver Brae Intermediate;

Work collaboratively with other Elementary Guidance Pathways Teachers to create and deliver programming, both in and outside the classroom for Guidance and Career Education in Grade 7 & 8 classes;

Work with the Secondary School Academic Principal and KPDSB Mental Health Leader to promote and implement programming around student mental health (i.e., PreVenture and other programs);

Work collaboratively with the Leader of Experiential Learning, SHSM Itinerant Technological Education Teacher, and Classroom Teachers to plan and implement experiential learning opportunities;

Support students to identify their personal interests, strengths, needs, and aspirations and in using this knowledge of themselves to inform their choices of programs and learning opportunities (i.e., skilled trades, leadership, de-streaming);

Provide experiences for students to learn more about all postsecondary destinations apprenticeship training, college, community living, university, and the workplace;

Support IPP completion and myBlueprint for all Grade 7 & 8 students;

Assist with homework and other study-related issues, including helping to coordinate tutoring as necessary;

Organize guidance programs as needed (social skills, learning skills seminars, etc.);

Other duties as assigned.

Application:

A complete application will be through Apply To Education only and will include: A cover letter;

A complete resum of qualifications and experience arranged in chronological sequence;

An artifact that demonstrates the candidates understanding of the Ministry of Educations Creating Pathways to Success (link to electronic product or images of artifact with opportunity to present this item at the interview, should the candidate be selected for an interview);

A brief outline of what the person has done and plans to do in areas for growth;

The names of two (2) references, one of whom must be the candidates most recent supervisor, with telephone number and email address. (They may be contacted to clarify, validate, and provide information for the selection process. Please include permission/authorization for the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board to contact references ).

Regular travel within the area is required and travel across the region may also be required. This position will be filled in accordance with the current ETFO Collective Agreements.Posting closes: Monday, April 15th, 2024 at 4:00 pm CST Sarah Egli

Human Resources Officer The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however,

only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and

will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

This Board is an equal opportunity employer. The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.