Elementary Long Term Occasional Teacher

Sioux Lookout, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide full-time teaching coverage at Sioux Mountain Public School for the duration of the incumbent’s absence, ending no later than June 25, 2027. The posting also emphasizes collaboration with staff, administrators, and educational partners, along with leadership, facilitation, and culturally informed engagement with students and communities.

Job details

Position: Full--Time Long Term Occasional Teaching Position - Primary/Junior and NSL qualifications preferred Location: Sioux Mountain Public School Union Affiliation: ETFO-Occasional Teachers Effective immediately until return of incumbent, but not beyond June 25, 2027. GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Boards web site at Applicants must include, the name of three references, and authorization for the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board to contact the references, and a copy of the Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of qualification. These documents should be uploaded directly into your Apply to Education portfolio/application. Qualifications OCT Certificate and in good standing is required. Will be familiar with First Nations, Inuit and Metis Cultures within our region and experience working with First Nation, Metis and Inuit students, their families and communities within Northwestern Ontario. Experience as a staff developer, lead learner and facilitator Excellent leadership and organizational skills Familiarity with and/or experience in working cooperatively with staff, administration and educational partners This position will require a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) or a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) at the employee’s expense upon hire, and every five years subsequently. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Three professional references must be submitted with your application, including at least one from a recent supervisor, along with explicit permission to contact them. References available upon request will not be accepted. Please upload your references directly to your ATE application or portfolio, and include them in your resume, attention Kelsey Wellwood, Human Resources Officer. This position will be filled in accordance with the current ETFO-Occasional Collective Agreement. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. As an equal opportunity employer, KPDSB is committed to promoting equity and inclusion by proactively identifying, addressing, and dismantling systemic barriers that affect our students, staff, and communities. We encourage applications from individuals who face historical and/or current barriers to equity, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous peoples, and those who experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, color, place of origin, or disabilities (whether visible or invisible). Any confidential information provided by applicants will be used solely for the purposes of this competition and will be safeguarded in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. KPDSB is dedicated to fostering an accessible and inclusive workplace and ensuring barrier-free employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants who require accommodation are strongly encouraged to inform Human Resources at any stage of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

An Ontario College of Teachers certificate in good standing is required; Primary/Junior and Native as a Second Language (NSL) qualifications are preferred. Candidates should have familiarity with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures and experience working with Indigenous students, families, and communities, as well as staff development, facilitation, leadership, organization, and collaborative experience.