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 requirementDuties:
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 ProgramAssets:
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 Mtis 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 wellness@ugdsb.on.ca.
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.