Requisition number

UTA00043

Job Category

Support Staff

Posting Start Date

Jun 1, 2025

Posting End Date

Jun 30, 2025

Work mode

On-site

Location

All TDSB Locations

Geographic Location

Toronto

Panel Type

Not Applicable

Working at the TDSB

Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all diversestudents and helping them to achieve success.

The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.
Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.

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

Job Description

Department: Professional Support Services

Social Work & Attendance – All TDSB Sites

Social Workers

1.0 Full-time and 0.5 Half-time

All positions will begin as soon as possible in the 2025-2026 school year. Temporary positions will end no later than July 3, 2026.

Salary: Cat. B (OSSTF – PSSP), Unit A

$77,871.00 - $110,468.00 per annum (effective September 1, 2025)

Work Year: 194 + 3 days

Overall Purpose

The Toronto District School Board invites applications for permanent and temporary positions of Social Worker, in the Social Work and Attendance Department within Professional Support Services.

Reporting to the Manager of Social Work & Attendance Services, the Social Worker will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide social work services to TDSBstudents, families and schools.

The temporary assignments are because the incumbents are temporarily absent and expected to return. The temporary Contract may be ended prior to its intended conclusion date for cause with no notice or for operational reasons subject to the provisions of Article C.1.4.1.

Summary of Duties

• Provide individual, family and group counselling;
• Provide crisis intervention/tragic response to students, families and school communities;
• Support and guide Board personnel on identifying and reporting child abuse incidents and provide support to the victims and offenders;
• Consult with school administrators, teachers, community agencies, parents and other TDSB staff regarding strategies and program support;
• Maintain confidential files and records in accordance with professional standards including preparation of reports;
• Develop, implement and provide effective professional learning in the areas of child abuse, behaviour management and social emotional issues;
• Develop working relationships with community agencies to co-ordinate the delivery of effective programs and connect parents with resources;
• Provide attendance counselling services for students, as required;
• Provide support to Special Education programs;
• Attend and participate in meetings as required;
• Remain current on relevant research, best practices, legislation and professional literature; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Social Work and Attendance Services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work with three years experience in the field of Social Work working with children youth and families in an educational, child welfare, mental health or related setting;

• Membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;

• Demonstrated assessment and intervention skills to provide direct services to individual students, groups of students and their families;

• Demonstrated crisis intervention / tragic response and suicide intervention skills;

• Expertise and experience in identifying, reporting and supporting victims of child abuse/neglect;

• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment;

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing consultation to professional colleagues, teachers, administrators and parents;

• Excellent presentation skills;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility;

• Knowledge of Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Education Act, Human Rights and Young Offenders Act and other pertinent legislation including provincial attendance policies;

• Knowledge of and supporting the navigation of community services and resources;

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise working with a diverse and multicultural/multiracial clientele;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and

• Proficient computer skills and expertise in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Software.

Special Requirements

• Provision of own vehicle for Board business; requires valid Ontario driver’s license
• Requires regular travel

Travel: This position requires travel to various schools and use of car is required for which employees shall receive a monthly Travel Allowance in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wheelchair Accessibility:

For information on accommodations during the application process at the TDSB, please visit the Employee Services department or contact accessibility@tdsb.on.ca for further support.

Additional Information

Assets:

• Post graduate experience in the field of Social Work under the supervision of a Registered Social Worker
• Ability to speak various languages

Shift: Regular Day

Hours of Work: Full-time: 7 hours/day; Half-time: 3.5 hours/day;

Work Year – 194 plus 3 days

Location: These positions will be located within Professional Support Services at: All TDSB Sites

DECLARATION OF INTEREST**:**

Permanent Employees in job classifications in the Social Work and Attendance department, who apply for a permanent vacancy in their job classification through the Declaration of Interest for Change of Assignment form, may be offered the position prior to the interview process. (Article D.4.4).

To access the Declaration of Interest form, please click on the following URL:

Declaration of Interest Form.

Notes**:**

• In the event of any permanent or temporary vacancies in the bargaining unit, permanent Employees, and Employees on temporary contract, in that order, who express interest in the vacancies, will be given first consideration for such vacancies.

• Short listing of qualified bargaining unit members will be determined by seniority.

• The Employer shall review the hours of work of existing employees and the economic impact which will result if the Employer offers this position to such employee. Employees whose combined total hours of work of this advertised position and any other position(s) held at the TDSB attract overtime under the ESA shall not be considered for this vacancy.