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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

Temporary Literacy Basic Skills (Get Set Program)/ Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Instructor

Peterborough, ON, Canada

Job Title: Literacy Basic Skills (LBS)/ Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Instructor Job Type: This is a TEMPORARY full-time, 35 hours per week, 10 months plus 10 days .This temporary position is available due to an employee leave.Location: Peterborough Alternative & Continuing Education (PACE),(201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2W1)Reports to: Principal of PACE Salary: $28.94 to $32.15 per hour (Pay Band 9) · Temporary

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Pay: Job Title: Literacy Basic Skills (LBS)/ Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Instructor Job Type: This is a TEMPORARY full-time, 35 hours per week, 10 months plus 10 days .This temporary position is available due to an employee leave.Location: Peterborough Alternative & Continuing Education (PACE),(201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2W1)Reports to: Principal of PACE Salary: $28.94 to $32.15 per hour (Pay Band 9)
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Dec 4, 2026
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Job Title: Literacy Basic Skills (LBS)/ Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Instructor Job Type: This is a TEMPORARY full-time, 35 hours per week, 10 months plus 10 days .This temporary position is available due to an employee leave.Location: Peterborough Alternative & Continuing Education (PACE),(201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2W1)Reports to: Principal of PACE Salary: $28.94 to $32.15 per hour (Pay Band 9)

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: October 28, 2027. This is a temporary position which can end earlier than originally anticipated

Closing Date: November 17, 2026, at 4:00PM

This is a unionized position within the CUPE Local 5555 bargaining unit and is subject to the

terms and conditions of the applicable Collective Agreement.

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) upon start date.

Who We Are

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

Main Responsibilities

The purpose of the LBS/PLAR Instructor is to support individuals in a group setting to develop and reach individualized goals by creating curriculum to match their needs based on their goal path, which can be education, employment and/or increased independence.

General Duties

Instruct according to learner’s needs in accordance with individual goal paths, levels and needs using appropriate and relevant resources and methods of delivery, in accordance with the relevant curriculum frameworks and guidelines.
Develop, in collaboration with the learner, a Learner Plan, which outlines competencies and activities in which the learner will engage to reach stated goals.
Adapt and create materials and resources to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual learners.
Develop and deliver content and learning materials that utilize a broad range of appropriate techniques and strategies, including hybrid training models
Develop short term and long term goals appropriate to the needs and interests of learners.
Conduct regular learner assessments in order to determine learners’ progress as appropriate to individual learners and programs.
Report, record and maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance registers as appropriate to the program.
Ensure maintenance of accurate documentation of all learner files to meet the required standards.
Encourage clients to become autonomous, active, and self-aware learners, engaged in and responsible for their learning.
Provide a safe, nurturing, bias-free, positive and respectful learning environment that recognizes individual differences.
Accommodate diverse backgrounds and cultural and religious needs of learners.
Support learners with IEPs through differentiated instruction and by developing/implementing programming accommodations, as required.
Advocate for and assist learners to remove barriers to learning i.e. Transportation, homelessness, medical and disability issues, learning disabilities, financial support by connecting them to appropriate community resources.
Collaborate and be part of effective planning by sharing best practices with colleagues.
Network and develop partnerships with community partners and agencies.
Embrace and promote Adult Learning principles in practice and program design.
Complete all required paperwork and/or reports.
Other duties as assigned

Literacy Basic Skills (LBS) Duties

Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) Service Delivery Agreement and Customer Service Charter and Service Provider Program Guidelines.
Provide learners with five LBS services: Information and Referral, Assessment, Learner Plan Development, Training and Follow up, and track, assess and record learner’s progress.
Provide high-quality, learner-centered service, including designing curriculum around learner needs that include competencies as required by MLTSD.
Deliver competency-based, goal-directed, contextualized programming that clarifies the connections between literacy development and all the real-life tasks learners perform in work, learning and community contexts.
Assist learners in setting realistic goals attainable within the LBS program including goal paths of Independence, Employment, Secondary School Credit, Post-Secondary and Apprenticeship
Monitor learning progress through Learner Plan including administration of Milestones, Culminating Tasks and common assessments, and provide service coordination support for those learners that require extra support to succeed
Track and document learner progress and plan revisions/enhancements and goal setting using appropriate data bases.
Document learner outcomes and follow-up on required documents.
Collaborate to complete three (3), six (6) and twelve (12) month follow-ups as required by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD).
Refer learners to appropriate community agencies using appropriate referral mechanisms were required.
Develop knowledge and understanding of education and labour market trends, to support learner transition to next steps by linking them to educational and training and employment opportunities provided through the MLTSD and other community partners.
Act as a first contact for routine inquiries relates to LBS and PLAR matters

Prior Learning Assessment And Recognition (PLAR) Duties

Review the PLAR process, and documents with the PLAR candidate and review the expectations with regard to earning Grade 11/12 PLAR equivalency credits.
Deliver instruction to facilitate the PLAR readiness and facilitate the writing of PLAR assessments.
Support PLAR candidate by reviewing and brainstorming acceptable third party documentation that could be used to verify prior education, training, learning and (work) experiences.
Support PLAR candidates with completion of portfolio entries.
Research alternative Senior PLAR credits that meet learner experience/skills and make alternative recommendations to learners in a timely manner.
Submit completed portfolio to Principal/Designate for credit approval.
Instruct learners with preparation of Junior PLAR assessments that include English, History, Geography, Science and Mathematics
Track Junior PLAR assessment results and submit Cumulative Tracking Sheet to Principal or Designate.
Assess and evaluate completed PLAR prep packages to determine when a learner is assessment ready and provide feedback to fill the gap in knowledge if applicable.

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma.
Two (2) year Teaching and Training Adults Certificate or Adult Learning and Development Certificate.
Willing to complete the Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board Administrators (CESBA) LBS practitioner training modules within the first year.
Willing to complete the CESBA PLAR training within the first year.
One (1) to three (3) years recent experience teaching adult learners in a variety of skills, including but not limited to Literacy, Numeracy, Independent Living Skills and Employability Skill Development.
Ontario Teaching Certification is an asset.

Skills And Competencies

Proven knowledge of the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework.
Proven knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum, including Grade 10 Academic Math and English
Proven knowledge of the PLAR application process.
Strong pedagogical skills.
Advanced level computer skills, including experience integrating technology in the learning environment.
Experience using virtual learning tools to facilitate instruction.
Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
A commitment to service excellence.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfills commitments to team members.
Works independently to solve problems.
Meets standards of productivity as defined for the level and the position.
Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work, and takes steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall task.
Able to take on a variety of different tasks and roles within the organization.
Can be relied upon to handle a fair workload, meet deadlines and commitments, and accept responsibility for actions. Demonstrates an ability to work independently.
Accepts changes and responds to setbacks with minimal disruption.
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to the public perception of the organization. Follows through on commitments, and admits to mistakes.
Maintains organized records, and makes efficient use of resources.
Manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
Works with an aim to assist the system in achieving the Areas of Emphasis, including making decisions and taking actions that will positively affect student achievement and demonstrating our Character attributes.

Main Contacts

Internal: Staff and learners
External: Community agencies

Supervision

This position does not supervise.

Working Conditions

Moderate amounts of physical, mental or virtual exertions, some dealing with difficult people
Moderate amounts of lifting less than 5 kg.
Moderate minor distractions, moderate pressure to meet deadlines, moderate travel

How To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through our online portal, Apply to Education (ATE), by the closing date to be considered for this opportunity.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to to discuss further.
We thank you for your application and your interest in working at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. At this time, we will only be contacting candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

A Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire, is a requirement for employment with this Board. Please note that there have been reports that it has taken some candidates up to 6 weeks to obtain these. With that in mind, we strongly recommend that you go about obtaining this requirement at your earliest convenience.

Our Commitment

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
Persons who identify as women; and
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization, please refer to our website at: (see "Careers" section).

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Responsibilities

Develop and deliver individualized, competency-based literacy and adult learning instruction, including learner plans, assessments, progress tracking, and support for learners with diverse needs. Guide candidates through junior and senior PLAR preparation and assessments, maintain required records and reports, and coordinate with colleagues and community agencies to support learner goals and transitions.

Requirements

A high school diploma and a two-year Teaching and Training Adults or Adult Learning and Development certificate are required, along with one to three years of recent experience teaching adult learners. Candidates must be willing to complete CESBA LBS and PLAR training within their first year; knowledge of Ontario adult literacy and secondary curricula, PLAR, and advanced computer skills is expected, while Ontario teaching certification is an asset.

Skills

Adult Literacy Instruction
Adult Learning
Curriculum Development
Individualized Instruction
Learner Assessment
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Literacy and Numeracy
Differentiated Instruction
Virtual Learning Tools
Technology Integration
Community Referrals
Learner Progress Tracking
Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking
Record Keeping
Team Collaboration

Benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Literacy Basic Skills
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Adult Learning
Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework
Ontario Curriculum
Learner Plan
Competency-Based Programming
Goal-Directed Learning
Literacy
Numeracy
Independent Living Skills
Employability Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Individualized Education Plans
Hybrid Training Models
Virtual Learning Tools
Technology Integration
Learner Assessment
Milestones
Culminating Tasks
Service Delivery Agreement
Customer Service Charter
CESBA LBS Practitioner Training
CESBA PLAR Training
Community Referrals
Learner Progress Tracking
Grade 10 Academic Mathematics
Grade 10 English
Portfolio Development
Adult Education

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