Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to the SCDSB?

Our Human Resources department uses Apply to Education (ATE) to recruit for all teaching and support staff vacancies. With this system, applicants submit their applications and supporting documentation online through the ATE website: Simcoe County DSB | Apply To Education | Search Education Jobs.
Applications are only accepted through ATE. Through ATE, you can also sign up for job alerts that notify you when new positions have been posted. 

How do I set up an Apply to Education profile?

To set up an Apply to Education profile, please go to the website https://scdsb.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx and follow their guided steps on registering. All fees for the application process are covered by the SCDSB.

I don’t see jobs that I’m interested in. Who can I send my resume to?

We appreciate your interest in our school board, however, all available positions are posted on www.applytoeducation.com. If you do not see a position of interest to you, you can set up a job alert with ATE to be notified for future roles. We do not keep or accept unsolicited resumes in our office.

Can I be notified when there are new career opportunities?

Visiting the 'setting up job alerts' page on the Apply to Education website to learn more.

How can I confirm that you received my application?

ATE has a feature that lets you see if your application has been received. To confirm, click on ‘Job Postings’ and select ‘Job Application Log’. The log shows all the positions you’ve applied to, when the application(s) were submitted and the specific job posting(s). If you see the job posting in this log, the application was submitted successfully. 

I’ve applied to a position but I haven’t heard anything. When will I be contacted?

Applications are typically reviewed within the first few weeks of the posting closing. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Due to the large volume of applications typically received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

What is your recruitment process like?

Visit our Recruitment Process page to learn more. 

What teaching qualifications are required to apply?

To be considered for a teaching position, candidates must be registered with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). Applications from graduated teachers currently awaiting their OCT number may be considered. Teaching opportunities for LTO and contract positions will specify any course requirements (e.g., French as a second language, special education), if needed, and the divisions required. 

To be considered for the SCDSB supply list, we currently recommend the following qualifications: 

  • Elementary: primary, junior, intermediate and special education
  • Secondary: two teachable subjects and special education  
For further information about qualifications we are currently seeking visit the types of job page.

When do the occasional supply lists open?

The supply lists open when there is a need in the system for additional supply staff, and there is available space on the supply list(s). Set up a job alert on ATE to be notified when a supply list opportunity becomes available. 

Can I apply to an LTO (temporary) or contract (permanent) posting even if I’m not on the supply list? (for support staff only)

Yes, you can! The SCDSB encourages supply and external candidates to apply to all positions that are of interest to them. Obtaining an LTO or contract position as a supply or external applicant is possible depending on the qualifications required for the position and the qualifications of the applicants in each posting. 

Will my previous teaching experience with another school board be applied to my pay?

LTO and contract work completed in another board would be reflected in your pay level for LTO and contract positions. All supply roles are paid at a flat daily rate. In order for your experience to be considered for LTO and contract rolesyou must provide a letter from your previous school board indicating the dates of your employment, the type of position (e.g., LTO, contract), and the full-time equivalency (FTE) of the role. Depending on the collective agreement, international experience may not be considered.

How can I volunteer at a school?
Volunteering is handled by each individual school, not Human Resource Services. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the office of the school you would like to volunteer with. They can discuss the process with you in greater detail. 
How can I contact HR for recruitment inquiries?

Human Resource Services 
Email: [email protected] 

Can I transfer from another school board?

As each school board is a separate employer, you must apply to a posting to be considered. Your prior experience will serve you well in the interview process!

What if my interview falls on a holy day or holiday?

One of the SCDSB Strategic Priorities is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and we are committed to attracting a wide range of diverse applicants while eliminating systemic barriers to ensure an equitable hiring process. We are aware of many holy days and holidays; however, it is important and encouraged that you communicate with us when there is a known conflict in scheduling an interview and we will work to accommodate your request. 

If you have concerns or require assistance in devising reasonable accommodations for holy days and holidays, please contact HR Services at [email protected].

What is the process to request an accommodation for the recruitment process (e.g., physical disability, learning disability, visual/hearing impairment, etc.)?

The SCDSB fosters a culture of inclusion and will make an appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Ontario Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the recruitment and selection process. 

The board acknowledges that it has a duty under the Ontario Human Rights Code to accommodate the disability-related needs of job and placement applicants to the point of undue hardship.

Accommodations must be based on medically demonstrated abilities, limitations, and restrictions.

The SCDSB is committed to attracting a wide range of diverse applicants while eliminating systemic barriers to ensure an equitable hiring process. Our policies and procedures ensure that recruitment, interviewing, and selection processes are accessible and fair.

Many of our work locations offer wheelchair accessible parking spaces and entrances, automatic doors, and elevators.  

If you will be required to take a test to demonstrate your ability to perform certain tasks, you will be notified ahead of time. 

Should you require an accommodation, please voluntarily inform the board of the necessary accommodation request. You may be asked to provide documentation to support the request. It is encouraged that you inform the board of your accommodation needs ahead of the interview and selection process. 

View the Workplace Accommodation Handbook.

If you have concerns or require assistance in planning reasonable accommodations, please contact HR Services at [email protected].

I’m looking to complete a college or university practicum/placement within the SCDSB. Where do I begin?

Thank you for considering the SCDSB for your practicum/placement! To obtain a practicum/placement within the board, we request that universities and colleges initiate contact with school principals to confirm whether a practicum/placement can be supported. Once a practicum/placement has been confirmed, we ask that the university or college contact [email protected] to ensure the necessary paperwork is in order prior to the start of the practicum/placement. 

All students will be asked to provide a vulnerable sector check (VSC) that was prepared by a police force or service within six months of the first day of the practicum/placement. Students will be provided with a number of training sessions that must also be completed prior to the start of the practicum/placement.  

Any questions may be sent to [email protected]