School Within A College (SWAC) Secondary Teacher, Contract

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:

School Within A College (SWAC) - Secondary Teacher, Contract

Job Posting Number:

INTERNAL OECTA#2425-079

Eligibility:

This posting is open to Permanent Teachers and Probationary Teachers currently employed by Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board.

Salary Range:

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

Closing Date:

November 20, 2024 at 4pm

Assignment:

School Within a College (SWAC)

0.5 FTE, Contract

(3 Sections, Semester 2)

Loyalist College

Commencing February 3, 2025

Position Summary:

This position commences in Semester 2, February 3, 2025 and continues until June 27, 2025. In the event that this appointment is continued beyond the initial term, based on Ministry funding and at the discretion of the Board, the teacher will have the option to continue in this assignment or return to their original school, subject to the identification of surplus.

Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board will partner with Loyalist College to offer a Dual Credit opportunity for select students in the form of a School Within A College (SWAC). This program offers students with 22 or more accumulated credits the opportunity to earn secondary school credits and college delivered Dual Credits at the college campus.

The SWAC teacher will be responsible for programming for students to achieve their secondary school credits, through a variety of opportunities including traditional courses, blended and online learning, coop, credit recovery and workshops. The teacher will create a collaborative learning community on the college campus where students experience the college environment and complete their final credits required for graduation.

Qualifications:

Certificate of Qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

Intermediate/Senior Qualifications

Special Education, Part 1

Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience

Guidance, Student Success, Cooperative Education, Special Education (SERT), Alternative Education experience, an asset

Application and Requirements:

An application package will include the following documents:

Expression of Interest

Copy of current OCT Certificate of Qualifications

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.