SEC- Long Term - English – sections; WSS

Career Opportunity:
Long Term Occasional – English – 2 sections

About the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB). The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. We are committed to supporting student achievement and well‑being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students.

The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non‑Indigenous peoples.

We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

• Long Term Occasional Assignment – English – 2 sections
• Location:
  
  Westside SS
• Rate Of Pay: $59,300.82 – $ per annum; salary grid rate is based on QECO rating and teaching experience; annual salary is prorated based on FTE; grid rate effective September 1, 2025
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Intermediate English
• Effective Date:
  January 30, 2026 – unknown, not to exceed June 26, 2026
• Please Note:
  
  LTO positions will end if the incumbent returns to work
• Vacancy Status:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy

Reporting to the Principal of the assigned school, the Long‑Term Occasional Teacher is responsible for providing continuous, high‑quality education during the temporary absence of the regular teacher. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting student achievement and well‑being in accordance with Ontario Ministry of Education standards and Board Policies.

Ready to make a difference? Candidates are invited to submit their application through our careers portal. As part of the application process, a minimum of two professional supervisory references are required, including at least one from your current Principal or Vice‑Principal.

Please note:

An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The UGDSB is committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with disabilities

If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team.

The UGDSB is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. As part of this commitment, we are collecting voluntary self‑identification data to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. The data aims to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity‑deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process. Completing the form is voluntary and will not impact your application or consideration for employment.

Date: 15-Jan-26