POSITION: Special Assignment Teacher – School-Based Multilingual Learner

JOB CODE: TCH2627-06

LOCATION: Various schools within Sault Ste. Marie, ON

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2026

ANNUALIZED SALARY: $52,971 – $119,945

The Board is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, creative, organized and professional Catholic educator/leader who is able to work effectively with the staffs, students, parents, and communities. Regular travel throughout the Board’s jurisdiction is a requirement. The Multilingual Learner (MLL) Special Assignment Teacher is responsible for the following:

• Directly supporting MLL students in the schools and classrooms (e.g. ESL instruction in a variety of settings, modelling instructional and assessment strategies in the schools and classrooms);
• Supporting the implementation of evidence-based assessment tools and resources to support language acquisition;
• Supporting the implementation of the HSCDSB MLL Guide for Elementary Schools at the school level (e.g. STEPS to English proficiency and process);
• Supporting transitions and acculturation of newcomer families to our school communities;
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to provide engaging opportunities for English language development with appropriate modifications and accommodations as needed;
• Supporting families in understanding their child’s learning in an Ontario school context;
• Connecting students to a network of ongoing supports in the school community to build on their strengths and respond to their individual interests, needs, and pathways.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualifications in 2 of the 3 divisions: Primary, Junior, Intermediate
• Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1
• Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualifications in all four divisions
• Special Education Pt. 1
• Experience working with second language acquisition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Strong technology skills and comfort with a wide variety of technologies (e.g. Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Translate)

This position is currently open to all internal, permanent teachers, as part of the 2026-2027 OECTA staffing process.

Please submit your cover letter and resume, an up-to-date Ontario College of Teachers Record of Qualification and an updated Faith Reference Form or Pastoral Reference Form by 12:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026 to job.applications@hscdsb.on.ca.

THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities.  The Board will take into account the person’s ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person.  Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.