Dufferin - Long Term Occasional - 0.2 FTE - Itinerant ESL Teacher - Guelph, Canada - Upper Grand District School Board

Description

Long Term Occasional Position: 0.2 FTE - Itinerant ESL Teacher

Required Qualifications: ESL Part 1

Effective: Immediately - June 28, 2024

All Long Term Occasional positions will end if the incumbent returns to work.

Accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance to the Manager of Wellness and Employee Health.

The primary objective of this position is to deliver the ESL/ELD program and services in the

assigned elementary schools within the Dufferin area of the UGDSB. The primary role of the Itinerant

ESL Teacher will be to help support our English language learners in the early stages of their

English language acquisition. The ESL teacher will also collaborate with classroom teacher(s), to

assist with program planning, ESL strategies, accommodations, and modifications.

Qualifications:

• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers

• ESL Part 1 Additional Qualification is a minimum requirement

Duties:

The duties may include the following:

• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation

of ESL/ELD programs and services

• Conduct newcomer assessments

• Participate in the ongoing assessment and tracking of English language proficiency, and the

academic progress of English language learners

• Update and maintain data regarding ELL students in the designated region

• Provide English language learning instruction based on students' learning styles, strengths

and needs

• Work within a continuum of service delivery models including: withdrawal for early stage 1

students, and working within a resource model (co-teaching) for mid stage 1 onward

• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to effectively adapt and support the classroom

program for their English language learners

• Assist the school community in addressing issues of second language learning and cultural

adjustment and cultural literacy development

• Maintain effective communication with centrally assigned Program staff

• Continue professional learning by attending professional development and ESL

inservices/conferences

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal of Program

Assets:

• ESL Specialist

• Three or more years of teaching experience

• Experience or additional qualifications in Reading, Mathematics, French as a Second Language,

and/or Special Education

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the ESL Policy document, ESL programming and best

practices, and current educational issues pertaining to English language learners

• A reputation as an innovative and stimulating educator

• Demonstrated organizational, team building, problem-solving, planning, mentoring and staff

development skills

• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a team

UGDSB Equity Statement

The Upper Grand District School Board is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin

Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our Wellness and Employee Health department at

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting with multiple identities, which can be complex and create unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential.