Transcript The Process - Toronto District School Board

to enable all students to reach high
levels of achievement and to acquire
the knowledge, skills, and values they
need to become responsible members
of a democratic society.
Schools
• Largest School Board in
Canada
• Maintain close working
connection with colleagues
Schools
Located in the heart of
every community in the
City of Toronto
Schools
Located in the heart of
every community in the
City of Toronto
16,000
Secondary and
Elementary Teachers
260,000
Students
Schools
591 Schools
Diversity
80+ Languages are spoken by students in TDSB
Spanish
Urdu
Serbian
Swahali
Cantonese
TDSB Programs
Drama
Athletics
Music
CyberARTS
Computers
French Immersion
Technology Studies
Specialized Art Programs
Outdoor Education Centres
International Baccalaureate Programs
We Need :
Outstanding Teachers
Who Are Committed To
What We Value
We Need Outstanding Teachers Who Are
Committed To What We Value:
• Each and every student
• A strong public education system
• A partnership among students, schools, family, and
community
• The uniqueness and diversity of our students and our
community
• Equity, innovation, accountability, and accessibility
• Learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive,
and respectful
New Teachers are Supported Through:
Job Embedded Supports for 4 Years
4
3
2
1
0
newly hired LTOs
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
New Teachers are Supported Through:
Orientation / Mentorship / Job Embedded Learning
Summer Institute for Beginning Teachers
• Beginning Teachers are led in 29 Grade/Home Groups
by experienced teachers and Instructional Leaders
regarding classroom set up and first day/first week/first
month planning for instruction
Job Embedded Learning Initiative (JELI)
• Up to 3 days (total) release time is provided for 1st and
2nd Year teachers for school-based professional
learning with Mentors, Demonstration Classroom
learning and central professional learning sessions
(2 total days provided for newly hired LTOs)
New Teachers are Supported Through:
Job Associated Mentoring
• Up to 1 day (total) release time is provided for 3rd and 4th
Year teachers for school-based professional learning
with Mentors, Demonstration Classroom learning and
central professional learning
Demonstration Classroom Learning
• Intentional, guided and focused observation of a
demonstration host teacher in practice, with each visit
comprised of orientation / observation / debriefing /
action planning and follow up from a demonstration
classroom facilitator
New Teachers are Supported Through:
Embedded Online Support & Collaboration
• Daily Online Support / Conferencing / Weekly
communication in TDSB BT site and BT AW site for
access to Announcements, Calendars, Podcasts and
participation in discussion forums
Key to Learn
• Online access to professional learning designed for
Teachers and includes wide range of courses in
Leadership, Curricular, Personal and Skill Development
Elementary Teaching Salaries *
STEP
Number of years of
teaching experience
A1
A2
A3
0
44,826
46,910
50,739
54,333
10
74,552
77,878
87,882
92,878
* As per Salary Grid effective September 1, 2011
Based on QECO ratings
A4
Secondary Teaching Salaries *
STEP
Number of years of
teaching experience
Group I
Group II
Group III
Group IV
0
45,709
47,834
51,738
55,404
10
76,021
79,414
89,614
94,707
* As per Salary Grid effective September 1, 2011
Based on OSSTF ratings
TDSB Benefit Packages
• 100% of Semi-Private and Extended Health Care
are paid by TDSB and 100% of the first $35,000 of
Life Insurance Coverage
• A Comprehensive Dental Care plan is available
covering Basic and Major Restorative services
• A Long Term Disability plan is also available
Application Checklist for Teaching Positions
The Process
• Contract and Occasional Teacher
hiring is a continuous process
• Applicants are advised to apply in
the months of January & February
2012 in order to be considered for
the early scheduling of interviews.
• Applications are welcomed at all
times
Application Checklist for Teaching Positions
The Process
www.tdsb.on.ca
Application Checklist for Teaching Positions
The Checklist
Requirements for a complete application package
Internet Application Form (www.tdsb.on.ca)
Covering Letter
Resume
Teacher Evaluation (experienced teachers)
or
Practice Teaching Reports (Faculty of Education students)
Certificate of Qualification*
Letters of Recommendation (optional)
*Faculty of Education Students must provide a copy of certification upon graduation.
*Please contact the Ontario College of Teachers,
101 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 0A1 (416) 961-8800,
if further information is required regarding certification.
Application Checklist for Teaching Positions
Note: If you are unable to upload your supporting
documents (certificate, teaching reports and
reference letters) please mail them to:
Elementary
Recruitment Centre
Secondary
Recruitment Centre
5050 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 5N8
5050 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 5N8
We appreciate the opportunity to review all applications; however, due to volume,
only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
Hiring Process
1. What happens after you have
submitted your teacher application?
• Application packages will be reviewed
• If you are selected for an interview, you will be
contacted by telephone
• Interview process will commence in February
Hiring Process
2. What happens after the
interview?
You will receive a letter after your interview indicating
whether or not you have been successful for the Eligible To
Hire list. Recommendations for the Eligible to Hire list are
based on the results of your interview, reference checks
and teacher evaluation reports.
Hiring Process
3. Eligible To Hire Candidates
• Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible to
Hire list and may be contacted by administrators to
discuss school vacancies.