FTE: 1.0 FTE

LOCATION: School(s) to be determined

EFFECTIVE DATE:  September 2023                              

The Board is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, creative, organized and professional Catholic educator/leader who is able to work effectively with the staffs, students, parents, and communities. The Multi-lingual Language Learner Special Assignment Teacher is responsible for the following:

• Directly supporting MLL students in the schools and classrooms (e.g. small group instruction, modelling instructional and assessment strategies in the schools and classrooms);
• Supporting the implementation of evidence based assessment tools and resources to support language acquisition;
• Supporting the implementation of the HSCDSB MLL Guide for Elementary Schools at the school level (e.g. STEPS to English proficiency and process);
• Supporting transitions and acculturation of newcomer families to our school communities;
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to provide engaging and challenging opportunities for English language development with appropriate modifications and accommodations as needed;
• Supporting families to be engaged in their child’s learning;
• Connecting students to a network of ongoing supports in the school community to build on their strengths and respond to their individual interests, needs, and pathways

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualifications in Primary, Junior, and Intermediate Divisions
• Special Education, Part 1
• Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1
• Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with English as a Second Language students/adults
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Strong technology skills and comfort with a wide variety of technologies (e.g. Google Classroom, LMS, Google Meet)

All applications from OCT-certified teachers are welcome and will be considered in this order: 1) permanent teachers employed by the board, 2) occasional teachers employed by the board, 3) external OCT qualified applicants.

Please submit your letter of interest, an up-to-date Ontario College of Teachers Record of Qualification, and an updated pastoral reference by 4:00 p.m. on August 21, 2023 to job.applications@hscdsb.on.ca.

THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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