Description
Winter/ Spring Writing Contract: Grade 7 and 8 History
Black History Learning
1 10-hour position to be completed by Friday, March 28, 2025 (Pending approval of funding)
The Simcoe County District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices that provide equal opportunities for all applicants to be successful. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In support of our Strategic Priorities, we seek members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences, and perspectives to assist the Board in reflecting our community. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code. We are seeking candidates with lived and learnt experiences for this role.
Candidates will have system-level expertise (or equivalent) in developing and facilitating effective professional learning related to equity, diversity, inclusion, intermediate history or black studies.
Successful applicants will be compensated at the Remedial Rate ($50.67/hour x 10 hours plus benefits)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
An Ontario Teacher’s Certificate of Qualification
A University Degree
Qualifications to teach in two divisions (junior/ intermediate preferred)
Some district or system-level experience in an equity-related role (preferred)
Five years of Elementary teaching experience (preferred)
Anti-Black Racism, Part 1 or learnt/ lived experience in this area (recommended)
KEY COMPETENCIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Successful applicants for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion elementary writing team will have:
in-depth knowledge of Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy (CRRP) and anti-oppressive pedagogy
some familiarity with the soon-to-be-released Black History Learning in the Grade 7 and 8 History curriculum being launched in September 2025;
a repertoire of effective evidence-informed instructional strategies to engage students in learning;
in-depth knowledge of assessment, evaluation and reporting;
experience using a variety of digital tools to support online instruction, assessment and student engagement;
an ability to align professional learning with system priorities;
experience in the design and facilitation of effective professional learning;
experience working in collaboration with colleagues;
excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; and awareness of
Growing Success - Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools (1-12);
Ontario Schools - Policy and Program Requirements (K-12);
School Effectiveness Framework - A support for school improvement and student success (K-12);
Learning for All - A Guide to Effective Assessment and Instruction for All Students (K-12);
Creating Pathways to Success, An Education and Career/Life Planning Program for Ontario Schools: Policy and Program Requirements (K-12); and
Social Studies, History, and Geography 2018 & 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
The successful applicant will:
work collaboratively with the Student Achievement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion teams to ensure the tools below are created with a focus on Canadian Black History, culturally responsive and anti-oppressive pedagogies, specifically:
digital Scope and Sequence document with corresponding resources to support expectation clusters.
digital “Canadian Black History” intermediate student resources to support and enhance year-long learning to be embedded in the new mandatory Black History Learning.
Creating a guidance document to support cross-curricular connections in History and Literacy.
develop intermediate teacher resources and learning materials that focus on elevating Black history as Canadian history by highlighting the various Black communities that emerged, developed, and contributed to the development of Canada, including pre-and post-Confederation.
develop short pre- and post-instruction assessments that may be used to inform instruction and identify growth over time.
develop additional resources to support educators in establishing effective culturally responsive instruction, assessment, and evaluation practices in multi-level classrooms.
build educator capacity related to culturally responsive and anti-oppressive instruction and assessment practices
·other responsibilities to be determined based on the emerging learning needs of the system
Successful applicants will be compensated at the Remedial Rate ($50.67/hour x 10 hours)
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position through the Apply to Education (ATE) website at https://scdsb.simplication.com. Applicants must submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications, documentation confirming certifications, and written permission to contact two professional references on or before noon on December 16, 2024. Cover letters must be addressed to Matthew Webbe, Superintendent of Education in ATE, or by email at mwebbe@scdsb.on.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only the successful applicants will be contacted
