Ontario school board hiring hundreds of uncertified teachers because of staffing shortage

One Ontario school board has posted an advertisement looking to hire hundreds of uncertified teachers because of a major staffing shortage.

The Durham District School Board (DDSB), who said they one of the few boards in the province experiencing growth, took the unusual move of posting an ad for “uncertified emergency supply teachers.”

This means that a teaching degree is not required for a job.

Heather Mundy, Superintendent of Education Durham District School Board, told CTV News Toronto on Thursday the board currently has unfilled teacher positions on a daily basis.

The unfilled positions are currently being covered by central board staff, principals, and vice-principals.