2. to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become responsible members of a democratic society.

3. Schools Largest School Board in CanadaLargest School Board in Canada Maintain close working connection with colleaguesMaintain close working connection with colleagues

4. Schools Located in the heart of every community in the City of Toronto

5. Schools 260,000 Students 16,000 Secondary and Elementary Teachers

6. Schools 591 Schools

7. Diversity Urdu Serbian Spanish Swahali Cantonese 80+ Languages are spoken by students in TDSB

8. TDSB Programs Music French Immersion Computers Technology Studies Outdoor Education Centres Athletics Drama Specialized Art Programs International Baccalaureate Programs CyberARTS

9. We Need : Outstanding Teachers Who Are Committed To What We Value

10. We Need Outstanding Teachers Who Are Committed To What We Value: Each and every studentEach and every student A strong public education systemA strong public education system A partnership among students, schools, family, and communityA partnership among students, schools, family, and community The uniqueness and diversity of our students and our communityThe uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community Equity, innovation, accountability, and accessibilityEquity, innovation, accountability, and accessibility Learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive, and respectfulLearning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive, and respectful

11. New Teachers are Supported Through: Job Embedded Supports for 4 Years

12. New Teachers are Supported Through: Summer Institute for Beginning Teachers Beginning Teachers are provided with professional learning sessions led by experienced teachers and Instructional Leaders on practical ideas and resources on how to plan engaging and relevant lessons, effective assessment practices and how to get to know their students, parents and communities Job Embedded Learning Initiative (JELI) Up to 3 days (total) release time is provided for 1st and 2nd Year teachers from a diverse menu of school- based professional learning with Mentors, Exploration Classroom learning and central professional learning sessions (2 total days provided for newly hired LTOs) Orientation / Mentorship / Job Embedded Learning

13. New Teachers are Supported Through: Job Associated Mentoring Up to 1 day (total) release time is provided for 3 rd and 4 th Year teachers from a diverse menu of school-based professional learning with Mentors, Exploration Classroom learning and central professional learning Exploration Classroom Learning Intentional, guided and focused observation of a host teacher in practice, with each visit comprised of orientation / observation / debriefing / action planning and follow up from an exploration classroom facilitator

14. New Teachers are Supported Through: Embedded Online Support & Collaboration Daily Online Support / Conferencing / Weekly communication in TDSB BT site and BT AW site for access to Announcements, Calendars, Podcasts and participation in discussion forums Key to Learn Online access to professional learning designed for Teachers and includes wide range of courses in Leadership, Curricular, Personal and Skill Development

15. Elementary Teaching Salaries * STEP 0 10 A1A2 44,82646,910 74,552 77,878 Number of years of teaching experience Based on QECO ratings A3A4 50,73954,333 87,88292,878 * As per Salary Grid effective September 1, 2011

16. Secondary Teaching Salaries * STEP 0 10 Group IGroup II 45,70947,834 76,02179,414 Number of years of teaching experience Based on OSSTF ratings Group IIIGroup IV 51,73855,404 89,61494,707 * As per Salary Grid effective September 1, 2011

17. TDSB Benefit Packages 100% of Semi-Private and Extended Health Care are paid by TDSB and 100% of the first $35,000 of Life Insurance Coverage100% of Semi-Private and Extended Health Care are paid by TDSB and 100% of the first $35,000 of Life Insurance Coverage A Comprehensive Dental Care plan is available covering Basic and Major Restorative servicesA Comprehensive Dental Care plan is available covering Basic and Major Restorative services A Long Term Disability plan is also availableA Long Term Disability plan is also available

18. Application Checklist for Teaching Positions Contract and Occasional Teacher hiring is a continuous processContract and Occasional Teacher hiring is a continuous process Applicants are advised to apply in the months of January & February 2013 in order to be considered for the early scheduling of interviews.Applicants are advised to apply in the months of January & February 2013 in order to be considered for the early scheduling of interviews. Applications are welcomed at all timesApplications are welcomed at all times The Process

19. Application Checklist for Teaching Positions The Process www.tdsb.on.ca

20. Application Checklist for Teaching Positions Requirements for a complete application package The Checklist Internet Application Form (www.tdsb.on.ca) Covering Letter Resume Teacher Evaluation (experienced teachers) or Practice Teaching Reports (Faculty of Education students) Certificate of Qualification* Letters of Recommendation (optional) *Faculty of Education Students must provide a copy of certification upon graduation. *Please contact the Ontario College of Teachers, 101 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 0A1 (416) 961-8800, if further information is required regarding certification.

21. Application Checklist for Teaching Positions Elementary Recruitment Centre 5050 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Toronto, Ontario M2N 5N8 Secondary Recruitment Centre 5050 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Toronto, Ontario M2N 5N8 We appreciate the opportunity to review all applications; however, due to volume, only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted. Note: If you are unable to upload your supporting documents (certificate, teaching reports and reference letters) please mail them to:

22. Hiring Process Application packages will be reviewedApplication packages will be reviewed If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephoneIf you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephone Interview process will commence in FebruaryInterview process will commence in February 1. What happens after you have submitted your teacher application?

23. Hiring Process 2. What happens after the interview? You will receive a letter after your interview indicating whether or not you have been successful for the Eligible To Hire list. Recommendations for the Eligible to Hire list are based on the results of your interview, reference checks and teacher evaluation reports.

24. Hiring Process Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible to Hire list and may be contacted by administrators to discuss school vacancies.Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible to Hire list and may be contacted by administrators to discuss school vacancies. 3. Eligible To Hire Candidates