OSSTF - ETFO Comp. 25-488

Closing date : 2025-12-10 @ 4:00 pm EST

Learning Coach Position K - 12 Learning Coach with FSL Focus (literacy and numeracy minor role) Location: Board wide

Start date : January 5, 2026

Vacancy Details: 1.0 FTE (permanent position with an end date of June 25, 2026)

Qualifications

• Ontario College of Teachers Accreditation
• PR/JR/INT/SR Qualifications (minimum of two)
• Hold, or be working towards a 3 part French Second Language Specialist Additional Qualifications or FSL Honours Specialist
• Five years certified teaching experience an asset
• Must be a current permanent teacher with District School Board Ontario North East with a satisfactory TPA within the last 5 years
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License required, as travel is expected

Responsibilities The FSL Coach will:

• Support educators in implementing the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and Action-Oriented Tasks in Core French and French Immersion classrooms.
• Co-plan and co-facilitate professional learning at the school and board level in support of CEFR principles and Action-Oriented approaches.
• Plan and facilitate DELF (Diplome d'Etudes en Langue Francaise) testing in the spring.
• Develop digital and print resources to support educators.
• Embed technology using the TPACK framework, develop 21st-century skills, and support educators with the use of digital tools on iPad.
• Regular travel is expected within the region of the coach and some travel across regions will be required. Technology will be used to minimize travel where possible.
• Support Learning and Teaching Team with literacy and numeracy as required.

ASSETS

• Strong leadership skills and desire for further improvement in them.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity, especially in the areas of special education, mental health and Indigenous learning.
• Demonstrated risk taker with a growth mindset.

Interested Candidates Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at and on Apply to Education at Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

Additional Information Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

• AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Jonathan Byer (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)

2025-12-04