Linc Instructor - Regina, Canada - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Regina, Canada

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Description

Competition Number

P15117
Posting Title

LINC Instructor

Online Morning
Classification
Instructor
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
Other Location(s)

Building

Other Building

Date Posted

04/09/2024
Closing Date
04/18/2024
JIQ #

Start Date

04/08/2024
End Date
06/27/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Ongoing
No
Category of work
Part Time
Bargaining Unit
Faculty Association
Hours of Work
1000 hours (1000 hours of student contact/ hours per year)
Salary Range
As per instructional salary grid
Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

Monday to Friday mornings: Class from 9:15 to 11:45.

Position is.5 of a day hours) per day.
April 8 to June 27, occasions
36.25 hours per bi weekly pay period
This is a fully Online CLB 5 Class

Posting Status

Open
Please note: Must Reside in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous.

A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA):

Job Duties
Job Duties
1. Provide practical English language training based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks to assist adult newcomers in transitioning to life, employment, or further education.
Teach in a blended learning (part face-to-face, part online) or online environment according to the mandates of the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Our program uses as the learning management system (LMS) in all classes. Those without training must complete Stage 1 and Pre-Stage 2 LIT2T training within two (2) weeks of hire in order to gain access to courseware. Stage 2 and Stage 3 must be completed within six months of full-time and 10 months of part-time employment while actively teaching with the courseware. This training is provided free and is part of your regular duties.
Use Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) methodology and guidelines to plan modules and deliver CLB level appropriate language learning activities.
Maintain student attendance records, student progress and participation, and PBLA portfolio evidence of advancement as well as all other student related information as required by the program.
Facilitate appropriate conversations with and motivate students who may have low engagement or participation. Able to seek program support where appropriate.
Accommodate special learning needs faced by students with education and digital literacy gaps when appropriate. Be able to provide appropriate referral as warranted by seeking out program support.
Be adept at working within a culturally diverse classroom that could be sensitive to certain social traditions and political leanings.
Collaborate with members of the LINC instructional and administrative team to ensure continuity, accuracy, and efficient student advancement as outlined in the PBLA implementation guidelines.
Actively participate in and seek out professional development opportunities for enhanced service excellence.
Establish a flexible schedule to meet student learning needs and schedules.- QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. All instructors must reside and work in Canada as per IRCC mandates
Bachelor's of TESOL from a 350+ hour course recognized by TESL Canada with a Standard 2 from TESL Canada or Canadian equivalent and relevant classroom experience (50 hours of practicum experience) within the last five (5) years. If degree was completed over five (5) years ago, must have a minimum of 500 ESL teaching hours to adult learners in the last five years.

OR
An undergraduate degree in a related field (i.e.

English Language Arts or Education) AND must have completed a TESOL program from an institute recognized by TESL Canada and/or have TESL Canada or TESL Saskatchewan certification, AS WELL AS a minimum 1500 hours experience in classrooms in the last five (5) years as an English language instructor to adults.

Minimum 1000 hours within the last two (2) years using an online teaching platform, preferably Moodle.
Proficient working knowledge of basic MS Office Suite programs and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology. Able to use videoconferencing software.
Ability to facilitate a blended or online class in sett