Special Education Teacher, Secondment, Sagonaska Demonstration School, Belleville

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Secondment Opportunity

1 Position available for 2026/2027 School year

A rewarding opportunity awaits you with the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Sagonaska Demonstration School in Belleville.

Competition # PDSB26-160 – Special Education Teacher (Elementary & Secondary) – multiple positions, Sagonaska Demonstration School

Sagonaska School is dedicated to providing quality education for students with learning disabilities in a student lodging setting. Currently we are looking for Special Education Teachers who wish to have a province wide impact to the education of students with learning disabilities.

Employment opportunities in our demonstration schools come with:

• the chance to be part of a team of specialized educators recognized as leaders in the field of special education for students with learning disabilities
• specialized training in supporting students with learning disabilities
• small classroom sizes complemented with outstanding resources
• commitment to your professional and personal growth
• opportunities to support the professional learning of colleagues across the province
• the opportunity to develop your skills, pedagogy, and leadership capacity to positively impact the students and staff in your school board when you return at the end of your secondment
• access to a wide array of assistive/learning technology hardware, software, and apps, specially curated to assist students in successfully demonstrating their learning and knowledge, in an alternate manner.

Position is available on a one (1) year renewable secondment basis for a teacher who is currently employed on a full-time permanent basis by an Ontario School Board. Interested teachers who have the prior approval of their Superintendent are invited to apply.

Please note: Teachers employed by a school board on a Long Term Occasional or Supply basis are not eligible to apply for a secondment position.

The following Special Education Teacher (Elementary & Secondary) – 1 position is available for the 2026/2027 school year:

Students at demonstration schools follow the same subjects/courses as students in Ontario school boards with intervention programming in language and math.

Position to teach a variety of secondary courses (English/Language/Reading, Grade 9 Math, Grade 10 Science, Social Sciences, Learning Strategies, etc.). Senior Qualifications preferred in English, Math, and Science. Teaching assignment will be based on the successful candidate’s teaching qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Valid Certificate of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers; Special Education, (minimum) Part 1 qualifications (or in process for completion prior to start), Special Education Specialist preferred; junior, intermediate, and/or senior division qualifications as required;

demonstrated knowledge and understanding of structured literacy and language development; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of numeracy development; successful experience working with students with learning disabilities; working knowledge of program modifications/ accommodations, learning strategies, progress monitoring/evaluation; demonstrated interest in inclusive/assistive/learning technology; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish and work within a highly structured classroom environment; ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team including ability to demonstrate best teaching practices during teacher training workshops, work in partnership with the student lodging staff.

LOCATIONS:

Sagonaska Demonstration School, 350 Dundas Street West, Belleville, ON

AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN

Please submit a cover letter, your resume outlining qualifications and experience, and a current copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration and Qualification. Your cover letter must clearly identify the Competition File # PDSB26-160 Sagonaska Demonstration School and must be forwarded by no later than 11:59PM on October 20, 2026.

Please submit your application to the following email address: View email address on jobsineducation.com

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

OPS commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

NOTE: The successful candidates will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment.

Posting Date: October 5, 2026

Closing Date: October 20, 2026