The Simcoe County District School Board is accepting applications from SCDSBElementary Contract Teachers for the following position:

Elementary Student Success Teacher (Grades 7 and 8)

Supporting Schools in Region 2-OSS/TLSS FOS

2 Year Secondment and

Pending Budget Approval

*option to extend 1 year *

Job Description:

Elementary Student Success Teacher (eSST) will, in conjunction with the school support team, facilitate opportunities for student engagement, support students in the areas of literacy and mathematics, career, life and pathways planning, and transition of “at‑risk” students in elementary schools within a family of schools. Teachers will be responsible for:

staff development in support of student success initiatives, as evidenced by student needs, and coordinatedby the Principals of Student Achievement;

student transitions and working closely with secondary student success teams to create opportunities for Grade 8 students to gently transition to secondary school;

direct student advocacy and mentoring of “at‑risk” students;

experiential learning (developing)high yield and genuine engagement strategies

student monitoring (tracking of data related to “at‑risk” students); and,

student interventions (development and implementation of) including supporting a group of students specifically focusing on mathematics and literacy.

Facilitators will also work with junior and intermediate teachers in Region 2 to support students who are at-risk with their courses, literacy and mathematics and to support the transition to secondary school.

The focus of the role will be on capacity building to support classroom teachers and students to achieve excellence, ensure equity and promote well-being.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications:

An Ontario Teacher’s Certificate of Qualification

A University Degree

Qualifications to teach in junior/intermediate divisions

Experience teaching Grades 7 and 8

Five or more years teaching experience with a range of teaching assignments

Additional qualifications in either Reading or Writing and mathematics an asset

Special Education qualifications preferred

KEY COMPETENCIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Successful applicants for eSST Facilitators (Grades 7 and 8) will have:

a vast knowledge of school and community-based supports for student mental health and well-being;

a solid understanding of pathway planning and can support students transitioning from Grade 8 to Grade 9;

a repertoire of effective evidence‑informed instructional strategies to engage and improve student learning;

mathematics and literacy knowledge for teaching and leading (content & pedagogy);

in‑depth knowledge of assessment, evaluation and reporting;

experience in the design and facilitation of effective professional learning ;

experience supporting cross‑curricular strategies;

experience with working in collaboration with colleagues;

work collaboratively with other central and school‑based staff to support integrative thinking, planning and monitoring of the impact of both individual and collective work on student achievement; and

other responsibilities to be determined based on the emerging learning needs of the system.

excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; and

a thorough knowledge of the following documents:

The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 to 8: Language;

Guides to Effective Instruction in Reading and Writing (K-3 and 4-6);

The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 to 8: Mathematics;

The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: Mathematics;

Growing Success – Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools (1-12);

Growing Success, The Kindergarten Addendum – Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools;

Ontario Schools – Policy and Program Requirements (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

Ontario First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education Policy Framework 2007.

The nature of the position and size of Simcoe County requires the successful candidate to have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Kilometrage will be reimbursable at the established Board rate.

Successful applicants will be compensated at their current rate of pay and will be centrally assigned at the SCDSB Education Centre. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted regarding this posting. Applicants who receive an interview must give permission for the Board to contact two professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor.

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