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From the Transition Supervisory Officer

Seeking Leaders

Help shape the future of your profession.

By Paul Boniferro
PHoto: Matthew Plexman

Paul Boniferro, Transition Supervisory Officer.

Are you a leader who wants to be more involved in your profession? Serving on Council or on committees means sharing your perspectives and experience with colleagues and other professionals.

The College is modernizing its governance structure and more members than ever will be able to participate on our new Council, committees and rosters.

We are looking for a diverse group of people with a wide range of expertise, knowledge and perspectives to govern the profession in the public interest. They'll be part of the decision-making process that helps shape the teaching profession in Ontario for years to come.

The College is in a period of transition that will result in a new governance model in January 2022. Once the changes are complete, the College will be able to operate more nimbly, more efficiently and more effectively.

What's involved?

Committee and Council meetings will be held by video conference or occasionally in person in Toronto. Members who take part in College Council and committees will need between 10 and 30 days of leave per school year. Some committees and adjudicative panels will require more time.

Members' commitments last two years and can be renewed up to six years of continuous service. Chairs of Council and committees serve one-year, renewable terms.

What about my employer?

Employers are required to release Ontario Certified Teachers to serve the profession in the public interest. In addition, the College will reimburse its members' employers for expenses in hiring supply teachers.

What's the criteria?

Council members come from different regions and different systems. Some work full time and some part time. What they have in common is sound judgment and the ability to listen well, to be objective and to make fair decisions for the good of the public.

Each committee will need members with specialized skills and interests. For example, members of the Accreditation Committee and Accreditation Appeal Committee should have a good understanding of accreditation practice. Members of the Standards of Practice and Education Committee should have the ability to evaluate teacher education programs and consider their impact on the public interest.

Those who serve on Council, committees and rosters of panellists will have the ideal skills and competencies needed for those roles. Professional expertise and experience matter.

How do I apply?

Visit oct.ca to find out more. There, you can fill out an application form. Candidates who meet the required criteria will be contacted and invited to participate in the next steps of the selection process.

Apply.
Get involved.
Step into a leadership role.

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