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Purpose: The English Language Instructor’s purpose is to instruct students using methods that accelerate the student’s learning or acquisition of the English language. These methods must be in compliance with SACLI guidelines, government regulations, Languages Canada, TESL Canada, and organizational policies. The instructor may also serve as a liaison between the student and other SACLI staff. The English Language Instructor provides students with the necessary skills to become proficient in English in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Reports To: Director of Academic Programs Primary Responsibilities • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities; • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods; • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students; • Plan and conduct student-centered activities for a program that provides students with opportunities to discuss, question, and investigate; • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the SACLI student body; • Observe and evaluate students' output to determine progress and use those observations and evaluations to inform lesson planning and provide meaningful feedback to students; • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests; • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies (benchmarks, attendance etc.); • Serve as a liaison between the ESL student SACLI staff to foster positive relationships; • Monitor ESL students’ progress in all aspects of his/her learning and participation; • Encourage students to participate in all school activities and programs and promote and advocate for their participation as appropriate; • Handle student issues within program and organizational policies (e.g. student requests for class changes, absenteeism, conflicts etc.); • Contact appropriate administrative staff in a timely fashion for substitution purposes and prepare the appropriate lesson plans and activities; • Participate in intra-school staff development opportunities and meetings. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; • Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instruction for individuals and groups; • Ability to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when teaching new concepts; • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; • Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time; • Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and remain professional in all situations; Qualifications • Undergraduate degree, preferably a Bachelor of Education, from a recognized university and TESL Canada certification Level 1 (or willingness to become certified); • Knowledge of second language acquisition, techniques for teaching English, ability to conduct appropriate assessments for program placement and monitoring student achievement; • Native or near-native proficiency in all the skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing in English; • Excellent interpersonal skills in order to collaborate with all SACLI stakeholders and an interest in working in a multicultural environment. We, the undersigned, hereby agree to the content of this job description, which was reviewed by all parties and may be reviewed and/or revised as appropriate to meet organizational needs