Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This position is effective immediately and ending on or about August 31, 2024.The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions.

In compliance with Board policies and procedures, responsible to provide leadership, support and expertise for the online Virtual Schooling program. The position supports the Boards blended learning implementation and strategy as it applies to the use of the Ministrys virtual learning environment (vLE) Desire2Learn. Evening hours may be required to provide the support required for the program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: To lead the development and implementation of interesting, effective, and timely online education programs using available and affordable technologies.

To work in collaboration with the Administrators and teachers to support and maintain currency of online course content and curriculum products, learning support resources and delivery/assessment tools.

To use the flexibility offered by multimedia applications to target specific learning objectives and audiences.

To drive the implementation of new technologies that support/assist facilitators in the delivery of online training.

To provide experience and guidance with respect to the proper use of technology-based learning tools and support e-Learning teacher training and professional development.

To identify and execute continuous improvement of the Boards processes for online learning through the development and maintenance of a learning architecture that is designed to support future growth.

To keep current with emerging e-Learning advances and actively seek out new opportunities to expand service levels and improve the overall learning experience for students.

To establish and maintain critical business relationships with system stakeholders including Curriculum and Instructional Services, Student Services, Guidance departments, e-Learning Ontario and software vendors.

To support system adoption and utilization, including the use of new system functionality as well as the use of the system by new groups such as Alternative Education, Access, Strict Discipline and Credit Recovery.

To conduct technical or appropriate coaching for online teachers and assist in the delivery of online courses.

To plan, manage and administer the Learning Management System, the online Teacher Community, and the program public web site.

To provide direction and supervision to staff assigned to the projects for which the Manager is responsible, including casual or contract staff.

To coordinate the technical implementation of the Ministrys e-Learning Ontario Strategy.

To perform other duties as assigned by the principal

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible to the Principal, Continuing Education Services.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A three year university degree in Instructional Design or Business Administration is required.

Minimum five years experience in managing projects, preferably in an online environment, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Familiarity with learning theory, job task analysis, assessment and evaluation, learning styles, optimization of different learning technologies, and other instructional design skills that are required in order to deliver successful online programs.

Excellent technical aptitude, skills and knowledge including proven experience with relevant technologies in the following areas: web development programs and utilities, web interface design, and graphic design and layout.

Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills is required.

Ability to work to deadlines and budget, take initiative with strong analysis and problem solve, and the commitment to understanding and utilizing new technology.

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.Therefore, in pursuit of the Boards values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Boards priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Directors Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to careers@yrdsb.ca or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.