English as an Additional Language (100%) Circuit Teacher-Schools: BES, BJHS and BCS

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Qualifications

• A valid Nova Scotia Teachers Certificate;
• Masters degree (in TESL or equivalent or be working toward certification);
• Minimum three (3) years recent successful classroom teaching experience at the P-12 level;
• Linguistic ability in other languages considered an asset

Scope of Responsibilities

The EAL Teacher is responsible for providing specialized English as an Additional Language instruction to students whose English proficiency ranges from beginner to advanced levels in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Using strategies that combine language, content, critical thinking and cultural understanding, the EAL teacher will introduce EAL learners to basic concepts in various subject areas, assess the needs of EAL students and work with administrators and classroom/subject teachers to plan appropriate programming and service delivery alternatives for EAL students.

 Characteristics:

• Knowledge of content-related pedagogy;
• Successful teaching experience;
• Excellent oral and written English proficiency and linguistic competency;
• The ability to address the learning styles of all students using strategies that combine language, content, critical thinking and cultural understanding;
• The ability to plan instructional goals and designated outcomes for all students and to clearly communicate those to learners;
• The ability to implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social behavior based on students’ prior knowledge and experience;
• The ability to adapt curriculum to meet the varying rates, patterns and needs of all students, including students who extend learning beyond designated outcomes;
• The ability to effectively contribute to and manage an individual program plan for students with special needs;
• The ability to assess learning outcomes achieved by students using various methods to monitor the effectiveness of teaching strategies. (e.g. testing, observation, self evaluation, portfolios, alternative assessment, reflection);
• The ability to plan and implement appropriate classroom management strategies and techniques to ensure productive, interesting, respectful and safe classrooms;
• The ability to actively involve students in the development and implementation of the classroom and school discipline codes using strategies for acculturation support;
• The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students;
• The ability to implement instruction that recognizes diverse populations;
• The ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, community, sponsorship groups and/or outside agencies to better meet the needs of students;
• The ability to be flexible with scheduling and planning to support new arrivals throughout the school year;
• The ability to work in classrooms alongside teacher colleagues and contribute collaboratively as a team member;
• The ability to engage in staff, team and individual continuing education and professional development;
• Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of race relations, cross cultural understanding, human rights and diversity;

 Task Dimensions:

• The EAL Teacher shall perform tasks as are assigned by the Coordinator, in collaboration with site administrators. These tasks may vary from time to time with the evolution of the organization and may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Instruct EAL students whose English proficiency ranges from beginner to advanced;
• Use English as an Additional language strategies to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing;
• Introduce EAL learners to basic concepts and the language that accompanies understanding in various subject areas (content-based EAL);
• Assess the needs of EAL students, using appropriate means and conduct ongoing formal and informal assessment of students English proficiency;
• Work collaboratively and alongside classroom teachers to support academic language learning in the content areas and students meeting outcomes;
• Work collaboratively with administrators and classroom/subject teachers to plan appropriate programming and service delivery alternatives for EAL learners;
• Implement scheduling and planning for new arrivals throughout the school year;
• Maintain records of case management data and progress of EAL students;
• Facilitate the process of exiting students from the EAL program;
• Provide professional development in the areas of identification, assessment and programming approaches to teaching EAL students;
• Overseeing and managing the technologies/materials assigned to the position;
• Other duties as assigned or required by site/circuit.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current checks that are less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your application / resume.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a current resume. The last page of your resume will include 3 professional references and must be your most recent supervisor. Important: Please save your resume as LastnameFirstnameYear. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a current resume, along with 3 professional references. (Please note: Failure to include references may cause delay in processing your application.)

We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy.