Job Description
THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their
required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext. 1236. This position is for an existing vacancy □ This posting is for a newly created position ⊠
INTERNAL POSTING #25/26 - 64
Teaching Position (1.0 FTE) **2 positions
LANGUAGE AND EARLY LEARNING LEAD
(1.0 FTE position supporting Our Lady of the Way, St. Mary and St. Patrick's Schools)
(1.0 FTE position supporting Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's Schools)
The Language and Early Learning Lead provides system leadership and coordination in the areas of language, literacy,
early learning. The Lead supports the implementation on the Ontario Language Curriculum (Grades 1-8, 2023), the
Kindergarten Program, PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening and board wide literacy and early learning initiatives. This position supports educators and administrators in developing strong foundational language and literacy instruction, implementing structured literacy practices, delivering Ministry mandated early reading screening and
providing targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading interventions.
In all aspects of this leadership role, the incumbent is expected to apply a consistent system wide lens that integrates equity and inclusion, Catholic faith formation, Indigenous education and special education/accessible learning. The Lead works collaboratively with system administrators, school teams and education partners to ensure coherent and
responsive programming that supports all learners. In alignment with Board priorities and Ministry direction, the Lead supports the effective implementation, monitoring and
reporting of assigned funded initiatives. This includes responsibility for budget management, eligible expenditures,
documentation, data collection and Ministry reporting requirements associated with the assigned portfolios and funding sources.
These positions will commence on August 31, 2026.
Required Qualifications:
• Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers (in good standing).
• Minimum of Religious Education Part 1.
• Reading Specialist.
• Additional qualifications in areas aligned with the portfolios (e.g. language, early learning) are considered an
asset.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic education and a demonstrated faith life.
• Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively at both school and system levels.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a Catholic school context at the school and/or system level related to student achievement, literacy, early learning, professional learning and collaboration, with an embedded commitment to equity and inclusion, Indigenous education, special education and EQAO informed improvement.
• Demonstrated strength in analyzing, interpreting and communicating student achievement and related data to
support instructional improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in supporting technology enabled learning and professional learning for educators.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their
required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext. 1236. This position is for an existing vacancy □ This posting is for a newly created position ⊠
Notes:
1. This position will be advertised internally until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
2. Interested applicants should submit an Internal Application form, cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Email: hrdepartment@tncdsb.on.ca Internal application forms are available at all Board and school offices and on the Board's website. Applicants are encouraged to review the full position description for a detailed outline of responsibilities and
requirements. To obtain a copy of the position description, please contact Natalie Katona, Human Resource Administrator.
3. For reference purposes, the Superintendent of Education and/or Assistant Superintendent of Education will be
contacting each applicant's current and, if applicable, former supervisor(s).
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their
required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext. 1236. This position is for an existing vacancy □ This posting is for a newly created position ⊠
INTERNAL POSTING #25/26 - 64
Teaching Position (1.0 FTE) **2 positions
LANGUAGE AND EARLY LEARNING LEAD
(1.0 FTE position supporting Our Lady of the Way, St. Mary and St. Patrick's Schools)
(1.0 FTE position supporting Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's Schools)
The Language and Early Learning Lead provides system leadership and coordination in the areas of language, literacy,
early learning. The Lead supports the implementation on the Ontario Language Curriculum (Grades 1-8, 2023), the
Kindergarten Program, PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening and board wide literacy and early learning initiatives. This position supports educators and administrators in developing strong foundational language and literacy instruction, implementing structured literacy practices, delivering Ministry mandated early reading screening and
providing targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading interventions.
In all aspects of this leadership role, the incumbent is expected to apply a consistent system wide lens that integrates equity and inclusion, Catholic faith formation, Indigenous education and special education/accessible learning. The Lead works collaboratively with system administrators, school teams and education partners to ensure coherent and
responsive programming that supports all learners. In alignment with Board priorities and Ministry direction, the Lead supports the effective implementation, monitoring and
reporting of assigned funded initiatives. This includes responsibility for budget management, eligible expenditures,
documentation, data collection and Ministry reporting requirements associated with the assigned portfolios and funding sources.
These positions will commence on August 31, 2026.
Required Qualifications:
• Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers (in good standing).
• Minimum of Religious Education Part 1.
• Reading Specialist.
• Additional qualifications in areas aligned with the portfolios (e.g. language, early learning) are considered an
asset.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic education and a demonstrated faith life.
• Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively at both school and system levels.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a Catholic school context at the school and/or system level related to student achievement, literacy, early learning, professional learning and collaboration, with an embedded commitment to equity and inclusion, Indigenous education, special education and EQAO informed improvement.
• Demonstrated strength in analyzing, interpreting and communicating student achievement and related data to
support instructional improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in supporting technology enabled learning and professional learning for educators.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their
required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext. 1236. This position is for an existing vacancy □ This posting is for a newly created position ⊠
Notes:
1. This position will be advertised internally until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
2. Interested applicants should submit an Internal Application form, cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Email: hrdepartment@tncdsb.on.ca Internal application forms are available at all Board and school offices and on the Board's website. Applicants are encouraged to review the full position description for a detailed outline of responsibilities and
requirements. To obtain a copy of the position description, please contact Natalie Katona, Human Resource Administrator.
3. For reference purposes, the Superintendent of Education and/or Assistant Superintendent of Education will be
contacting each applicant's current and, if applicable, former supervisor(s).
Location Name
St. Joseph's School
About Northwest Catholic District School Board
Who We Are
The Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) serves the communities of Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Stratton, Atikokan, and Fort Frances to Rainy River. Our Communities span over 12,000 square km of Northwestern Ontario. We serve approximately 3000 students across 5 schools and teach kindergarten through grade 12. TNCDSB provides Catholic education while adhering to the Ontario Ministry of Education requirements. We offer a variety of programs including special education programs, French immersion, Indigenous education initiatives, and extracurricular activities.
Our Schools
- Our Lady of the Way School
- Sacred Heart School
- St. Joseph's School
- St. Mary School
- St. Partick's School