Learning Coach - Board Wide

OSSTF - ETFO

Comp. 25-155R2

Closing date: 2025-06-17 @ 4:00 pm EST

Learning Coach Position - The number of positions is dependent on Ministry funding that is pending

K - 12 Learning Coach with FSL Focus (1.0 FTE)

Location: Board wide

Start date: Required for the 2025-2026 School Year

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 Specialist
• Earn the Apple Teacher Certification for iPad.
• 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 K-12 FSL educators in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies aligned with the Science of Reading and the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
• Support schools with EQAO assessments
• Support the implementation of the board’s French as a Second Language (FSL) Plan across Core French and French Immersion programs.
• Co-plan and co-facilitate professional learning sessions at both the school and board levels in alignment with School Improvement Plans for Student Achievement and Well-being (SIPSAW) and the Student Achievement Plan (SAP).
• Develop and curate digital and print resources to support effective FSL instruction and assessment.
• Embed the use of technology through the TPACK framework, fostering 21st-century skills and supporting FSL educators in using digital tools effectively, including iPads.
Travel regularly within the coach’s assigned region, with occasional travel across regions. Technology will be leveraged to reduce the need for travel whenever possible.

ASSETS

Strong leadership skills and desire for further improve 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.

Cindy Pye-Reasbeck (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)

2025-06-10