Program Officer, English As A Second Language

Program Officer, English As A Second Language (Acting)

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Job Description

No.: SCH II-26-2061NTE
POSTED: September 23, 2026
DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. October 1, 2026

Program Officer, English As A Second Language
1 – Acting Position
Community Services, Adult ESL Administration
Schedule II, Level 5
(Non-Union, 12 Month)
$81,238 - $97,485

(This acting assignment is expected to end on February 28, 2027)

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices.

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer, ESL will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations for a designated number of ESL sites to ensure:

• all program procedures and policies are being followed.
• curriculum resources are available and accessible.
• learner centred curricula are developed and learner needs addressed.
• hiring, coaching and development, supervision and evaluation of instructors and support staff.

Support the Program Manager and the ESL Co-ordinator in ensuring a high standard of quality programming within the available resources and operational guidelines of the applicable Ministry, TDSB and Department.

Summary of Duties

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned ESL program sites for both school year and summer programs.
• Oversee the implementation of ESL curriculum and PBLA guidelines, supporting instructors in developing learner-centred curricula and sharing best practices.
• Responsible for supervision, hiring, training, development and performance evaluation of instructors and clerical staff including disciplinary actions.
• Ensure a full staff complement at assigned sites and coordinate the calling of staff to ensure class coverage.
• Conduct regular classroom observations; review instructor lesson and assessment plans and provide ongoing coaching and support with respect to current teaching methodologies and curriculum to incorporate best practices for Adult Education and ESL.
• Evaluate and visits programs with participants and instructors on a regular basis to assess whether they are meeting ESL, program and learning needs.
• Oversee learner intake, class enrolment, and waitlist management to meet programming needs, ensuring accuracy of class registers and monitoring attendance.
• Meet with learners who have attendance or performance problems to assess situation
• Provide learner attendance letters and certificates when necessary.
• Maintain and review class registers for accuracy including monitoring waitlists on a regular basis.
• Inform and ensure all staff comply with TDSB policies, procedures and requirements and provide support in compliance.
• Select resources (books, software, etc.) including online tools based on current curriculum needs and ensure all classes have access to adequate and appropriate classroom support.
• Provide ongoing in-person and online instructional professional development to ensure program meets current standards and best practices.
• Deliver orientation sessions to instructors including new and supply instructors as required.
• Collect and prepare monthly reports on program statistics e.g., attendance and promotion rates.
• Review on a regular basis