The Board invites applications for the following teaching position:
TEMPORARY ENGLISH-AS-A-SECOND LANGUAGE
ITINERANT TEACHER
1.0 FTE (1 POSITION)
Term Position : September 3, 2024 - End Date Unknown
Subject to annual budget approval and/or annual system organization and Ministry funding continuance.
Position Summary:
The English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) Teacher will be responsible to the Superintendent of Education (Curriculum) and will provide support for English Language learners from Kindergarten to Grade 8, as required.
The ESL Teacher must be willing to travel to locations throughout Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk Counties.
Qualifications:
Basic : Primary/Junior Divisions or Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior Divisions
Additional : Specialist – English-As-A-Second Language (preferred)
Experience : Minimum of five (5) years teaching in the elementary/secondary panel
Other : - Awareness of Ministry directives and policies;
- Demonstrated leadership skills; and
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Applicants who can become qualified prior to the start of the assignment shall be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ESL Teacher will assist with the implementation of ESL Ministry documents and policies and board protocol, in consultation with teachers and administrators identify students in need of ESL support, plan and implement programs for students, provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of students’ acquisition of English and report on student progress, implement Board procedures related to the referral process for English Language Learners (ELL), in collaboration with school staff; and collaborate with relevant school staff to find ways to use and adapt resource materials for English Language Learners (ELL).
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.