Alicia Higgison Erin Kelly
Chairperson of the Board Director of Education
Language Assessor
The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from qualified applicants for the, unionized (O.S.S.T.F.-L.E.S.E.), position of full-time, permanent, Language Assessor.
Nature & Scope of Position :
Under the direction of the Social and Community Services Coordinator, the Language Assessor is responsible for the following:
Determine client’s Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) through application of the most appropriate Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA) tool, Canadian Language Benchmarks Literacy Assessment (CLBLA), Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT), Enhanced Language Training Placement Assessment (ELTPLA 6-10), Canadian Language Benchmarks Literacy Placement Tool (LPT) and Workplace Language Assessment (WLA).
Review CLB assessment results, provide client with explanation of results, and print report for client.
Input necessary assessment data into CLARS database.
Navigate the CLARS database to provide client with information on available language classes at federally or provincially funded Language Training Providers.
Conduct initial assessments to confirm client eligibility. Confirm the client’s main goal is language training and check if client has had previous language assessment and the timeframe.
Identify special needs (i.e. visual impaired) as well as the need for additional settlement services (i.e. daycare).
Refer client to class or waitlist and provide client with information about next steps.
Establish a good understanding of all LPT’s delivery model of language training, up to date information on courses, schedules, training sites as well as all related services offered such as child care, wheelchair accessibility and services for special needs groups.
Assume other duties/responsibilities related to client/program needs as determined by the Social and Community Services Coordinator.
Qualifications
A university degree in a related discipline such as Language or Education.
T.E.S.L. Ontario Accreditation.
Experience in English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) instruction or related field.
Must have reliable transportation and possess an Ontario Driver’s License.
Travel within Windsor-Essex County and Chatham, Ontario is required to provide assessment services.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn new computer programs/software and proficiency in internet navigation.
Proficiency in French, Arabic and/or second language is an asset.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply in writing, giving full particulars as to education, qualifications and experience by visiting www.applytoeducation.com no later than 4:00 p.m ., Wednesday, August 18, 2021 . Please note there is no fee to apply to this position . You must apply under the actual job posting number 3075340 (under Management and Professionals). In support of the Board’s Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent may apply to [email protected]. No other form of submission will be accepted from external candidates.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Greater Essex County District School Board welcomes and encourages applicants from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, racial and gender identities, as well as from people with disabilities to apply and self-identify. We will make the necessary accommodations for applicants to support all aspects of the recruitment process under AODA. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you require assistance with any accommodations.
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