Being an Occasional Teacher can be challenging. In this section you’ll find a variety of resources to assist you that are not specifically related to the curriculum. Here you’ll find information on everything from coping with stress to Employment Insurance.
A to Z of being an OT
OCT Duty to Report
This professional advisory on the duty to report applies to all members of the Ontario College of Teachers.
Jobs in Education
The Ontario College of Teachers’ website lists the approved Ontario Ministry of Education websites used by school boards in Ontario to recruit teachers.
Epi-pen Fact Sheet and Sabrina’s Law
This PRS Matters Bulletin provided by ETFO explains what members must know with regards to administering Epi-pens.
How to use EpiPen
This websites helps explain severe allergic reactions and how to use EpiPen in the event of an allergic emergency.
Occasional Teacher Locals
Every public district school board in Ontario has an occasional teacher local within its public elementary panel. Each local has a president, executive members, committees, and other positions. Members have the right to vote and hold office in their local in accordance with its constitution. Each local is responsible for providing local professional learning, access to ETFO’s professional learning programs, providing up-to-date communications, access to professional relations services from the ETFO provincial office, negotiating for the best possible language within local collective agreements to improve working conditions and dealing with many other issues that make employment as a teacher the best professional experience possible.
ETFO Health and Safety Web Site
Safe workplaces for educators mean safe learning environments for students. To assist members in this area ETFO launched a new website that features information you need to have a more safe work environment. A safer, healthier workplace means you can be at your professional best without the stress of illness or injury.
Teaching in Canada
The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) has a huge section on their website with information about teaching in Canada. Occasional Teachers and Internationally Educated Teachers searching for work should be aware of the information listed.
Jobs in Education
If you’re looking for work, we can help you with your job search. School boards in Ontario recruit elementary and secondary teachers using a list of websites approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Professionalism for the Occasional Teacher
This document, prepared by ETFO, discusses a variety of topics related to being a professional. This document is unique because this document is written specifically for occasional teachers.
Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession
The Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession provide a framework of principles that describes the knowledge, skills, and values inherent in Ontario’s teaching profession. These standards articulate the goals and aspirations of the profession. These standards convey a collective vision of professionalism that guides the daily practices of members of the Ontario College of Teachers.