Long Term Occasional Teacher - Math (1 section)

About the organization

Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) serves more than 35,000 students across 66 elementary schools, 11 secondary schools, and continuing education and adult learning centres in Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. Its workforce includes about 6,500 staff members dedicated to supporting student learning, achievement, and well-being.

The board operates on the ancestral, treaty, and title lands of the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, along with a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations continue to hold legal and specific rights in their territories, and the area remains home to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

UGDSB offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, a defined benefit pension plan, professional learning opportunities, and wellness programs.

Opportunity overview

The board is looking for a motivated secondary teacher to take on a Long Term Occasional assignment in Mathematics for one section at Wellington Heights Secondary School.

Location: Wellington Heights SS, Ontario, Canada

Assignment: Long Term Occasional Teacher - Math, 1 section

Effective dates: September 2, 2026 to February 2, 2027

Period(s): 4

Pay: $59,300.82 to $119,670.49 annually, prorated according to FTE. The rate is based on QECO rating and teaching experience, and the salary grid is effective September 1, 2025.

Vacancy status: Existing vacancy

Role summary

The successful candidate will report to the principal of the assigned school and provide consistent, high-quality instruction while the regular teacher is away. The role supports student success and well-being in line with Ontario Ministry of Education expectations and board policies.

Important notes

The LTO assignment will conclude if the current incumbent returns to work.

External candidates must provide an original Vulnerable Sector Check before starting employment, and the document must be dated within 6 months of the start date.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Artificial intelligence will not be used at any stage of the screening, evaluation, or selection process for this posting.

Inclusive hiring

UGDSB is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects the community and students it serves. Applications are strongly encouraged from:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
• People with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
• Groups that face discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with disabilities

The board also recognizes that people may hold multiple identities and is committed to maintaining inclusive and equitable environments where everyone can participate, grow, and succeed.

Application and accessibility information

Applicants are asked to submit their materials through the application process referenced in the posting. A minimum of two professional supervisory references is required, including at least one from a current Principal or Vice-Principal.

If accommodation is needed at any stage of the recruitment process, candidates should contact the board through the provided accommodation channel.

Applicant self-identification

UGDSB collects voluntary self-identification information to support fair and equitable hiring and to help identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities. Access to this information is restricted to People, Leadership and Culture (Human Resources).

The information is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Aggregate data may be used for internal reporting, but not individual responses.

Completion of the form is voluntary, and choosing not to answer any or all questions will not affect an application or employment consideration.

If applicants have questions about the self-identification form or human rights information, they may contact the board through the stated channels.

Additional information

This role is tied to a temporary assignment and is contingent on the regular teacher remaining absent for the duration of the contract period.