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.

SchoolsSchools

• Largest School Board in CanadaLargest School Board in Canada

• Maintain close working Maintain close working connection with colleaguesconnection with colleagues

SchoolsSchools

Located in the heart of Located in the heart of every community in the every community in the City of TorontoCity of Toronto

SchoolsSchools

Located in the heart of Located in the heart of every community in the every community in the City of TorontoCity of Toronto

260,000260,000Students

16,00016,000Secondary and

Elementary Teachers

SchoolsSchools

591 Schools591 Schools

DiversityDiversity

Urdu

Serbian

Spanish

SwahaliCantonese

80+ Languages are spoken by students in TDSB

TDSB ProgramsTDSB Programs

Music

French ImmersionComputers

Technology Studies

Outdoor Education Centres

Athletics

Drama

Specialized Art Programs

International Baccalaureate Programs

CyberARTS

We Need We Need ::

Outstanding Teachers Outstanding Teachers Who Are Committed Who Are Committed To What We ValueTo What We Value

We Need We Need Outstanding Teachers Who Are Outstanding Teachers Who Are Committed To What We Value:Committed To What We Value:

• Each and every studentEach and every student

• A strong public education system A strong public education system

• A partnership among students, schools, family, and A partnership among students, schools, family, and communitycommunity

• The uniqueness and diversity of our students and our The uniqueness and diversity of our students and our communitycommunity

• Equity, innovation, accountability, and accessibilityEquity, innovation, accountability, and accessibility

• Learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive, Learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive, and respectfuland respectful

New Teachers are Supported Through:New Teachers are Supported Through:

Job Embedded Supports for 4 Years

0

1

2

3

4

newly hired LTOs 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year

New Teachers are Supported Through:New Teachers are Supported Through:

Summer Institute for Beginning Teachers • Beginning Teachers are provided with professional

learning sessions led by experienced teachers and Instructional Leaders on practical ideas and resources on how to plan engaging and relevant lessons, effective assessment practices and how to get to know their students, parents and communities

Job Embedded Learning Initiative (JELI)• Up to 3 days (total) release time is provided for 1st and

2nd Year teachers from a diverse menu of school-based professional learning with Mentors, Exploration Classroom learning and central professional learning sessions (2 total days provided for newly hired LTOs)

Orientation / Mentorship / Job Embedded LearningOrientation / Mentorship / Job Embedded Learning

New Teachers are Supported Through:New Teachers are Supported Through:

Job Associated Mentoring• Up to 1 day (total) release time is provided for 3rd and 4th

Year teachers from a diverse menu of school-based professional learning with Mentors, Exploration Classroom learning and central professional learning

Exploration Classroom Learning• Intentional, guided and focused observation of a host

teacher in practice, with each visit comprised of orientation / observation / debriefing / action planning and follow up from an exploration classroom facilitator

New Teachers are Supported Through: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 *Elementary Teaching Salaries *

STEP

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10

A1 A2

44,826 46,910

74,552 77,878

Number of years of teaching experience

Based on QECO ratings

A3 A4

50,739 54,333

87,882 92,878

* As per Salary Grid effective September 1, 2011

Secondary Teaching Salaries *Secondary Teaching Salaries *

STEP

0

10

Group I Group II

45,709 47,834

76,021 79,414

Number of years of teaching experience

Based on OSSTF ratings

Group III Group IV

51,738 55,404

89,614 94,707

* As per Salary Grid effective September 1, 2011

TDSB Benefit PackagesTDSB Benefit Packages

• 100% of Semi-Private and Extended Health Care 100% of Semi-Private and Extended Health Care are paid by TDSB and 100% of the first $35,000 of are paid by TDSB and 100% of the first $35,000 of Life Insurance CoverageLife Insurance Coverage

• A Comprehensive Dental Care plan is availableA Comprehensive Dental Care plan is available covering Basic and Major Restorative services covering Basic and Major Restorative services

• A Long Term Disability plan is also availableA Long Term Disability plan is also available

Application Checklist for Teaching PositionsApplication Checklist for Teaching Positions

• Contract and Occasional Teacher Contract and Occasional Teacher hiring is a continuous processhiring is a continuous process

• Applicants are advised to apply in Applicants are advised to apply in the months of January & February the months of January & February 2013 in order to be considered for 2013 in order to be considered for the early scheduling of interviews.the early scheduling of interviews.

• Applications are welcomed at all Applications are welcomed at all timestimes

The Process

Application Checklist for Teaching PositionsApplication Checklist for Teaching Positions

The Process

www.tdsb.on.cawww.tdsb.on.ca

Application Checklist for Teaching PositionsApplication Checklist for Teaching Positions

RequirementsRequirements for a complete application packagefor a complete application packageThe Checklist

Internet Application Form (www.tdsb.on.ca)Covering LetterResumeTeacher Evaluation (experienced teachers) orPractice 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 PositionsApplication Checklist for Teaching Positions

ElementaryRecruitment Centre

5050 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor

Toronto, OntarioM2N 5N8

SecondaryRecruitment Centre

5050 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor

Toronto, OntarioM2N 5N8

We appreciate the opportunity to review all applications; however, due to volume, only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

Note: If you are unable to upload your supporting documents (certificate, teaching reports and reference letters) please mail them to:

Hiring Process Hiring Process

• Application packages will be reviewedApplication packages will be reviewed

• If you are selected for an interview, you will be If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephonecontacted by telephone

• Interview process will commence in FebruaryInterview process will commence in February

1. What happens after you have submitted your teacher application?

Hiring Process Hiring Process

2. What happens after the interview?

You will receive a letter after your interview indicating You will receive a letter after your interview indicating whether or not you have been successful for the Eligible To whether or not you have been successful for the Eligible To Hire list. Recommendations for the Eligible to Hire list are Hire list. Recommendations for the Eligible to Hire list are based on the results of your interview, reference checks based on the results of your interview, reference checks and teacher evaluation reports. and teacher evaluation reports.

Hiring Process Hiring Process

• Successful Successful candidatescandidates will be placed on the Eligible to will be placed on the Eligible to Hire list and may be contacted by administrators to Hire list and may be contacted by administrators to discuss school vacancies. discuss school vacancies.

3. Eligible To Hire Candidates