Frequently Asked Questions
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Occasional Teachers Frequently Asked Questions |
How do I apply to work with Thames Valley? I am a first year faculty student. Could I be included in Occasional Teacher interviews? As a new graduate are there specific additional qualifications I should consider for professional development? What documents should I upload to Apply to Education? Who should I use as references? Do they need to be educational? How do I pick up work? Am I required to work at all the schools? When does TVARRIS call out? How recent does my police check need to be? We require an original Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) from within the last 6 months prior to the start date of employment. CONTACT:
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Support Staff Frequently Asked Questions |
How do I apply for a position with the Thames Valley District School Board? The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Current opportunities for Administration, Teaching and Support Staff can be found at https://www.tvdsb.ca/en/our-board/employment-opportunities.aspx or you can click here to be directed. We appreciate the interest of all applicants but due to volume, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. What should I include in my application? Please ensure that you fill out all fields within the application process. Proof of education is also required at the time of application so, depending on the posting, please make sure you include a copy of your diploma, degree, certificate, transcript, license or an official letter from your educational institution. What if my education is from outside of Canada? If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organisation that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. Who should I use as a reference? We require a minimum of two (2) supervisory references from current and/or past employers who can attest to your work ethic. Your list of references should include job titles, name of company, phone number and email address. As always, please make sure you ask your references for permission to use them first. Please note that we cannot accept references from friends, family or coworkers. If I have a technical issue with my electronic application, who should I contact? Any technical issues with the application process should be directed to our Applicant Management System provider at support@knighthunter.comor 519-868-5331. How soon after the posting deadline do interviews take place? Response times vary depending on volume. The more applications received, the longer it takes to determine which candidates will be selected for an interview. The average time is three (3) weeks. What if I require an accommodation during the recruitment process? If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on the job posting for assistance. Do I require a police record check as part of the hiring process? All new employees are required to provide a Police Record Check that is satisfactory to the Board prior to the commencement of any duties. The Police Record Check must have been completed within the last six (6) months; must include a vulnerable sector screening including a search of the pardoned sex offender database; and must be an original. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the above conditions are met and any cost related to obtaining the Police Record Check is the sole responsibility of the applicant. The job posting indicates that this is a temporary position. What does this mean? A temporary position can either mean that the employee is expected to remain in a position only for a certain period of time; or it can refer to a situation in which an employee is only guaranteed work when it is needed. For example, being on a casual supply list. How is temporary work assigned? The majority of temporary work is arranged through TVARRIS (THAMES VALLEY ABSENCE REPORTING AND REPLACEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM) and serves as our substitute management system. It’s purpose is to use technology to automatically search, contact, and assign a substitute to fill a specific classroom absence. Job shopping is also an option within TVARRIS, and schools may also call you directly. Am I required to work at all school locations within Thames Valley? No. You can select only those schools that you are interested in working at. You will not receive any job offers from TVARRIS for locations not in your profile. What is the difference between a 10 month vs a 12 month position? Ten (10 month) positions are based on the school year calendar. Summer, March Break and the Christmas break are considered lay off periods and employees do not work during this time. Twelve (12) month positions are based on the full year calendar with no lay off periods. When does TVARRIS call out? There are two (2) calling times: Same day jobs from Monday to Friday starting at 6:00 am. Calls can continue throughout the day. Future jobs from Sunday – Thursday between 5:30 pm and 10:30 pm. You will not be able to view jobs until after they are offered to a school’s preferred list and specified substitutes. The list of jobs may change at any time as other substitutes are accepting assignments or jobs are being created. |
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