The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking creative, dynamic, committed educational leaders

to join the following initiative:ALP Instructor

Overview Under the direction of the Continuing Education Officer, provides instruction to Adult learners.

Role and Responsibilities Knowledge of objectives set forth in the Literacy and Basic Skills Guidelines (Ministry of Labour Training and Skills Development). Knowledge of Adult Education and Adult Literacy Programs, education environment and relevant Board policies and procedures; organization and time management skills required to prioritize work and juggle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities with short timelines; interpersonal, and communication skills required to exchange and clarify information; oral communication and listening skills required for understanding and communicating effectively with diverse communities; ability to understand and respond to inquiries using tact, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with colleagues and students; presentation skills for delivering instruction; and ability to develop a classroom atmosphere of respect, trust and cooperation.

This knowledge would normally be obtained through completion of a Literacy Practitioner Training course from a recognized college or university; or post-secondary education and LBS instructional experience; or post-secondary education and volunteer experience in a LBS program; or Ontario Teaching Certification.

Instructors in the Adaptive Learning Program require specialized courses for teaching adults with developmental disabilities.

Pay Expectations $31.69 to $41.09 per hour Application Process Applications will be considered in accordance with the terms of the PECCS Collective Agreement and in accordance with Policy P.146.HR Equitable Recruitment, Hiring and Promotion. OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity. If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca any time. EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER