COMPETITION NO.: 25-0025TET

POSTED:  April 15, 2025

DEADLINE:  12:00 Noon, April 24, 2025

Itinerant Resource Teacher (Secondary) - (with a focus on Special Education) Indigenous Education - Urban Indigenous Education Centre

1 Position

(2-year term – 10-month position)

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices.

Preference will be given to candidates who have lived experience as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit person.

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) invites applications from qualified Teachers for the position of Itinerant Resource Teacher (Secondary) – Indigenous Education.

This 10-month position will commence September 1, 2025 and is scheduled to end June 30, 2027, subject to any restructuring or reorganization. This position is subject to possible renewal.

The primary objective of this position is to deliver support to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and to schools where needed, in addressing the Vision for Learning and the recommendations of Decolonizing Our Schools: Aboriginal Education in the Toronto District School Board. The Itinerant Resource Teacher (Secondary) will focus on Special Education needs. 

The successful candidate will report to the Centrally Assigned Principal – Urban Indigenous Education Centre.

The TDSB is committed to the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada:  Calls to Action, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, as a guiding principle and a strategic direction.

The candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to advance human rights and take actions that address racism in all its forms, while promoting Equity and demonstrating Anti-Oppressive pedagogy. 

Summary of Duties: 

• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusion in the development and implementation of programs and services;
• Mentor and work collaboratively with classroom teachers to effectively adapt and support the classroom program and instruction for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students;
• Support the development of best practices in Indigenous Education through coaching individuals and groups of teachers (e.g., grad and division teams);  
• Model effective Indigenous Education teaching and learning strategies by leading demonstration lessons and through co-teaching;  
• Support the implementation of the Ministry of Education provincial Indigenous Education-Focused Collaborative Inquiry and by applying Indigenous, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies;
• Perform initial and on-going assessments to support and monitor the success of Indigenous students;
• Provide culturally relevant instruction based on students’ learning styles, strengths and needs;
• Offer and create alternative options for Indigenous student success and career development (e.g., school to work, credit accumulation opportunities, co-op, etc.);
•  Assist the school community in addressing issues pertaining to Indigenous communities;
• Participate as part of the school team to support individual First Nations, Métis and Inuit student achievement;
• Attend Urban Indigenous Education Centre meetings and professional development opportunities;
• Maintain effective communication with centrally assigned staff – Indigenous Education, and others as required;
• Support the process of collecting and interpreting student success data at the school level to enable staff to make informed decisions about programming for Indigenous students; and 
• Perform other duties as assigned with consideration to the recommendations in Decolonizing Our Schools: Aboriginal Education in the Toronto District School Board.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ontario College of Teachers' Certificate of Qualification, in good standing;
• Qualifications in Special Education required;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have lived experience as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit person and who have a strong understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, working within First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities;
• Experience or qualifications in English, Reading, Mathematics or Guidance would be an asset;
• Experience in working with Indigenous Education learners;
• Two years of successful teaching experience would be an asset;
• In-depth knowledge and experience working within Indigenous Education and communities would be an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to apply Indigenous methodologies is a required knowledge;
• Use of research skills and quantitative and qualitative data would be an asset;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Ontario First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework and current issues pertaining to Indigenous Education;
• Demonstrated ability as an innovative and stimulating educator;
• Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusion and diversity;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain a learning/working environment which actively promotes and supports human rights;
• Demonstrated organizational, team building, problem-solving, planning, mentoring and staff development skills;
• Proven ability to access Indigenous community organizations and services;
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills; and
• Demonstrated ability and facility in using Information and Communication Technology.

Location:

The successful candidate will be assigned to the Urban Indigenous Education Centre, with the 16 Phin Avenue site designated as the home-base, and with the understanding that the candidate will be working with students across the system, including students at Native Learning Centre-Downtown, Native Learning Centre-East and Kâpapâmahchakwêw – Wandering Spirit.

Information for Candidates:

1. The successful candidate’s salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s placement on the Secondary Teacher salary grid.
2. The successful candidate will also be entitled to a Tier 1 Supplementary Expense Allowance, currently $1,750 annually.
3. If a Position of Responsibility allowance is currently held, that allowance does not transfer to this position.
4. Subject to the staffing rules governing leave rescinds, any teacher who holds a Position of Responsibility and who is hired into an acting assignment or into a centrally assigned position will be returned to their Position of Responsibility upon return from their acting assignment or their centrally assigned position, unless either assignment occurs in the final year of the termed Position of Responsibility appointment.
5. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified as soon as possible after the posting closes. 
6. At the end of the term, the successful candidate will either apply for a central position or return to their home school, subject to staffing/surplus/placement procedures.

Application Process:

Please ensure the following documents are submitted as one single document:

• Up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae;
• Covering letter indicating an interest in the position (Employee number if applicable, Ontario College of Teachers number and current work location clearly marked on the covering letter); and
• Copy of your up-to-date Ontario College of Teachers Qualification Certificate (which can be found at www.oct.ca).

Please note:

1. Applications should be submitted by e-mail to the e-mail address below in MS Word or PDF (PDF preferred) format due to printing capabilities.
2. Format for naming your File:  Last Name, First Name, Employee Number (if applicable)
3. Please quote the competition number in the subject line of your e-mail.
4. One e-mail per competition number please. 

Applications should be submitted, quoting job posting competition number, to be received no later than 12:00 Noon, April 24, 2025.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities.  Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process. 

Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.  Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.