Ell Assistant

**Mission**:
**Competition Info**:
Calendar: 10 Month, Traditonal

**Salary**: Staff Association, Grade C, $21.32 to $28.43 per hour

FTE: 0.8571, 30 Hours per week

**Additional Information**:
Belfast School is a small, K-6 school with a regular program and a LEAD class. LEAD is a specialized setting that supports refugee learners in Grades 4-6 with limited formal schooling within a trauma-sensitive environment. Instructional programming focuses on English Language Development (ELD), basic literacy, numeracy, cultural and social adjustment.

Key roles will include:

- Supporting the linguistic development of ELL students
- Working closely with the LEAD teacher
- Providing supervision during lunch and recess for the LEAD class
- A strong understanding of English Language Development (ELD) pedagogy
- Respect and appreciation for diversity
- Confidence in regulating students demonstrating unexpected/challenging behaviours
- An effective understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Proficiency in another language is preferred

**Position Description**:
**Responsibilities**
- Providing an appropriate model of academic English Language Learning through direct assistance in individual, small group, or classroom settings.
- Assisting in the design and implementation of ELL programming to improve English Language Learners communicative competence and academic performance (listening/understanding, speaking, reading and writing).
- Assisting students to adjust to the Canadian social environment and school setting through orientation activities.
- Assisting families in completing and understanding forms and/or documents.
- Assisting with collection, distribution and preparation of instructional and assessment materials to support students’ English language development.
- Providing practice activities to reinforce the language used in classroom experiences and lessons.
- Communicating information about the school and school programming, student achievement to the parents/guardians of ELL students. Receives information that may impact the student’s programming.
- Sharing observational data about student progress with the teacher, learning team, and parents/guardians.
- Performing other related responsibilities as assigned.

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience
- High school completion supplemented with English as a Second Language (ESL)/ELL Level I Training Certificate or the equivalent education in the provision of ESL/ELL services.
- ESL/ELL certification level II preferred.
- One year of related experience working with children.
- An equivalent combination of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
- Proficiency in another language is an asset.
- Understanding of specific language and cultural background of students being served.
- Success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other school personnel, parents/guardians, therapists, instructional resource personnel, and students.
- Ability to establish trust and rapport with students.
- Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning.
- Commitment to life long learning and willingness to regularly enhance skills and knowledge for professional development.
- Good organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student scheduling.
- Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
- Strong verbal, listening and communication skills.
- Personal suitability.

**Conditions of Employment**:
**Police Information Clearance**:Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

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Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives and learning of more than 125,000 CBE students? The Calgary Board of Education is looking for exceptional professionals to join our team. Our employees are highly valued and recognized, a career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.