Job Opportunity

At the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, we are guided by a strong system of values that promote dignity and respect for every individual. We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, and abilities.

Job Title:

Special Education Resource Centre Teacher , Contract                                                REVISED

Job Posting Number:

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL OECTA#2526-036

Eligibility:

This posting is only open to Permanent Teachers, Probationary Teacher and Occasional Teachers currently employed by the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and External Applicants.

Salary Range:

Paid based on the salary grid of the Collective Agreement with OECTA according to QECO rating and years of experience.

Closing Date:

August 22, 2025 at 4pm

Assignment:

• St. Paul Catholic Secondary School

Commencing September 1, 2025

NOTES: This Centre vacancy is currently assigned to St. Paul Catholic Secondary School. If the Centre is moved to a different school or closed, then it would be expected that the Teacher assigned to the Centre would move with the program or would enter the Round transfer process.

Student Support Centre Special Education Resource teachers are responsible for providing a supportive and dynamic learning environment, adaptive functioning, medically fragile and/or social/emotional needs. Students receive individualized programming designed according to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) expectations and continually adapted to meet evolving strengths and needs. Students' programming typically includes combinations of Ontario Curriculum and alternate curriculum expectations. Emphasis is placed on functional literacy, functional numeracy and life skills through classroom activities as well as integration into grade level classroom as much as possible.

In accordance with the Letter of Understanding re: Central Positions – Right to Return, the Teacher who accepts a position in a Centre will have the right to return to the school location that the Teacher was assigned to immediately prior to accepting the position for up to five (5) years, subject to the surplus and redundancy provisions of the Collective Agreement.

In accordance with the Letter of Understanding re: System Level Teaching Positions, Hiring for system level programs including, the Student Support Centre all qualified applicants will be interviewed. Appointments to these positions will be at the discretion of the Board.

Qualifications:

• Certificate of Qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• Intermediate/Senior Qualifications
• Special Education Specialist Qualifications
• 5 years of experience working with students with exceptional needs
• SERT experience strongly recommended

Application and Requirements:

An application package will include the following documents for Internal Applicants:

• Current Certificate of Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers
• Expression of interest indicating the position(s) being applied for.

  An application package will include the following documents for External Applicants:

·        Copy of current OCT Certificate of Qualifications

·        Cover Letter with Resume

·        Submission of Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference (current within 1 year) OR a Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate and a Personal Letter of Faith

·        Two professional letters of reference

·        Recent graduates – include University transcripts & Practice teaching reports (copies only)

Please watch your Board email for interview invites.

About the ALCDSB

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board serves approximately 12,000 students, employs over 1,400 full-time equivalent staff, and covers a geographical area of more than 16,000 square kilometers (Whitney in the North, Picton in the South, Trenton in the West, and Kingston in the East).

The ALCDSB builds faith-filled learning communities where each member is loved, inspired, and successful.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants who require accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department by email work@alcdsb.on.ca to make an accommodation request.

All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resources.

While we thank all those who have applied, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.