LTO Posting #60 - 1.0 School to Community Classroom Teacher at KSS

LTO - 1.0 School to Community Classroom Teacher Position

 At

Kingston Secondary School

145 Kirkpatrick St, Kingston, ON

Principal: Darren Seymour

Ed Services Principal: Deborah Thompson

Long Term Occasional position e ffective: Immediately  until May 21, 2026

with the possibility of extension to  no later than June 26, 2026

Please Note:

1. Current Secondary Contract and Occasional Teachers are eligible to apply to this position.
2. External applicants are eligible to apply and will be considered following Secondary Contract and Occasional Teachers.

Position Overview:

A challenging and exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated individual with extensive knowledge and skills in the area of Special Education. Specifically, this teaching position involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote and support academic excellence for students with developmental disabilities. You will plan, deliver, and assess programming for students who receive School to Community Services; you will collaboratively lead in the development, implementation and tracking of Individual Education Plans; and you may also assist classroom educators in providing appropriate accommodations and supports.   

Additional Responsibilities could include but are not limited to:

• Facilitating the transition of students into and out of the program;
• Assisting in solution-making processes;
• Administering of assessments; and
• Providing information about appropriate community resources.

Qualifications

• Special Education - Part 1 (Required)
• Intermediate or Senior Qualifications (Required)
• Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training (Preferred)

• Special Education - Part 2 (Considered an Asset)
• Additional Qualification in Junior (Considered an Asset)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience

• Demonstrated experience and commitment to EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Experience developing and implementing Individual Education Plans to guide programming
• Knowledge of Developmental Services community partners and resources
• Experience developing programming and providing strategies for Educational Assistants to support student safety and achievement
• Ability/experience conducting diagnostic assessments to inform planning and instruction
• Knowledge and experience implementing effective accommodations and modifications as well as alternative programming
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

How to Apply

1. Apply to this posting electronically through applytoeducation (simplication)

2. Attach a detailed cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications related to the criteria above

3. Attach current OCT with qualifications

4. Include two (2) references, one in which must be your current administrator

5. Contact ATE directly if you having difficulties with the application process

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Across LDSB, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The LDSB is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your cover letter, to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences, and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our district and the students and communities we serve.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective employees in any way, and such information will remain confidential.

The Kingston community promotes and supports the diversity that continues to grow within our communities. For more information about Kingston and/or the LDSB, including equitable recruitment, retention and promotion practices, please visit  limestone.on.ca.

We thank you for your interest. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.