FTE: 1.0
LOCATION: TBD (support is provided across the UCDSB)
Under the direction of the Principal of Curriculum and Assessment the FSL Learning Partner (K-12) will facilitate professional learning with school staff in building their capacity to support their students in their FSL classrooms.
Responsibilities:
To support educators in building their capacity to assess language proficiency and effectively support students in attaining proficiency in French for Core French and French Immersion students.
To support educators in building their capacity to program for their FSL students (e.g. Pedagogy content knowledge language assessments assessment and evaluation strategies etc.) to support these students in meeting curriculum expectations.
To facilitate the implementation of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy to build educator inter-cultural awareness through equitable and inclusive education practices.
To facilitate the planning and implementation of appropriate professional learning activities for school and system staff with respect to French as a second language learning opportunities.
To support school Student Achievement Plan goals through the lens of supporting through French programming.
To implement and support Ministry of Education and system-wide initiatives.
To work with other Learning Partners to co-plan facilitate and support learning for principals teachers and students.
To co-plan and co-teach with educators in implementing effective FSL classroom practices that directly impact student learning and engagement (differentiated instruction universal design for learning assessment and evaluation skills and competency development.
Duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates strong knowledge and skill in working with students with a wide range of exceptionalities.
Demonstrates broad knowledge of effective pedagogy and classroom practices that directly impact student learning and engagement (differentiated instruction universal design for learning assessment and evaluation etc.) for FSL programming.
Demonstrates knowledge of the CEFR and Son-au- graphe and how they inform FSL programming.
Familiar with a wide range of assessment tools communication strategies and tiered intervention strategies and requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy and how it supports FSL programming.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in working with students at risk.
Demonstrates strong knowledge and skill in the use of technology including assistive technology.
Demonstrates a growth mindset.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the Ontario curriculum.
Demonstrates excellent organizational presentation and time management skills.
Demonstrates exemplary interpersonal facilitation and team building skills.
Demonstrates strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates experience in effectively integrating technology into teaching practice.
Demonstrates familiarity with a wide range of assessment tools communication strategies and safety strategies and requirements.
Follows the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession.
Understands professional development and its impact on student learning.
Demonstrates knowledge of equitable and inclusive education practices and has an understanding of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy.
Effectively communicates and works collaboratively with all education stakeholders.
Effectively uses time management and organizational skills to meet all of the requirements of the position.
Qualifications:
An Ontario Teachers Certificate of Qualification
French as a Second Language Part 1 required
DELF (Diplôme détudes en langue française) Examiner Scorer accreditation is an asset
Teaching Qualifications in three divisions is an asset
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferred
Member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing
Conditions:
To apply:
Please attach a covering letter and resume indicating your experience and areas of teaching expertise.
All applications will be considered; however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
No late submissions will be considered.
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