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.

• Largest School Board in
Canada
• Maintain close working connection with colleagues

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

Located in the heart of every community in the
City of Toronto
260,000
Students
16,000
Secondary and
Elementary Teachers

80+ Languages are spoken by students in TDSB
Urdu
Serbian
Spanish
Cantonese
Swahali

Athletics
Music
Drama
CyberARTS
Computers
French Immersion
Technology Studies
Specialized Art Programs
Outdoor Education Centres
International Baccalaureate Programs

We Need :

We Need Outstanding Teachers Who Are
Committed To What We Value:
• Each and every student
• A strong public education system
• A partnership among students, schools, family, and community
• The uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community
• Equity, innovation, accountability, and accessibility
• Learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive, and respectful

New Teachers are Supported Through:
Job Embedded Supports for 4 Years
4
3
2
1
0 newly hired LTOs 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year

New Teachers are Supported Through:
Orientation / Mentorship / Job Embedded Learning
Summer Institute for Beginning Teachers
• Beginning Teachers are led in 29 Grade/Home Groups by experienced teachers and Instructional Leaders regarding classroom set up and first day/first week/first month planning for instruction
Job Embedded Learning Initiative (JELI)
• Up to 3 days (total) release time is provided for 1st and
2nd Year teachers for school-based professional learning with Mentors, Demonstration Classroom learning and central professional learning sessions
(2 total days provided for newly hired LTOs)

New Teachers are Supported Through:
Job Associated Mentoring
• Up to 1 day (total) release time is provided for 3 rd and 4 th
Year teachers for school-based professional learning with Mentors, Demonstration Classroom learning and central professional learning
Demonstration Classroom Learning
• Intentional, guided and focused observation of a demonstration host teacher in practice, with each visit comprised of orientation / observation / debriefing / action planning and follow up from a demonstration classroom facilitator

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

STEP
Number of years of teaching experience
0
10
A1
44,826
74,552
*
As per Salary Grid effective September 1, 2011
A2
46,910
77,878
A3
50,739
87,882
A4
54,333
92,878
Based on QECO ratings

STEP
Number of years of teaching experience
0
Group I Group II
45,709 47,834
10 76,021 79,414
*
As per Salary Grid effective September 1, 2011
Group III
51,738
89,614
Group IV
55,404
94,707
Based on OSSTF ratings

• 100% of Semi-Private and Extended Health Care are paid by TDSB and 100% of the first $35,000 of
Life Insurance Coverage
• A Comprehensive Dental Care plan is available covering Basic and Major Restorative services
• A Long Term Disability plan is also available

Application Checklist for Teaching Positions
The Process
• Contract and Occasional Teacher hiring is a continuous process
• Applicants are advised to apply in the months of January & February
2012 in order to be considered for the early scheduling of interviews.
• Applications are welcomed at all times

Application Checklist for Teaching Positions

Application Checklist for Teaching Positions
The Checklist
Requirements for a complete application package
Internet Application Form (www.tdsb.on.ca)
Covering Letter
Resume
Teacher Evaluation (experienced teachers) or
Practice 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 Positions
Note: If you are unable to upload your supporting documents (certificate, teaching reports and reference letters) please mail them to:
Elementary
Recruitment Centre
5050 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 5N8
Secondary
Recruitment Centre
5050 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 5N8
We appreciate the opportunity to review all applications; however, due to volume, only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

1. What happens after you have submitted your teacher application?
• Application packages will be reviewed
• If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephone
• Interview process will commence in February

2.
You will receive a letter after your interview indicating whether or not you have been successful for the Eligible To
Hire list. Recommendations for the Eligible to Hire list are based on the results of your interview, reference checks and teacher evaluation reports.

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