2024-CN-15 Classroom Assistant, Indigenous Language and International Languages program

Work Schedule : 3 hours per week (during program hours - weekday evenings and / or Saturday mornings), effective between the months of September to June

Please see our Indigenous Languages and International Languages - Elementary Programs webpage for the list of on-site locations, program days and times.

Hiring is based on the needs of the program.

Application Deadline : June 28, 2024

Interested

staff members are required to complete the following on-line

application to the attention of : The Recruitment Team. This casual

position is effective immediately and is ongoing.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Support students during classroom activities through a variety of instructional strategies that best meet students’ needs

Promote positive attitudes and encourage enthusiasm for language learning

Provide each student with appropriate and positive feedback that builds confidence and strength

Develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive learning environment

Communicate

with the classroom instructor about students’ progress and concerns

the instructor will follow up with parents / guardians and site

administrators)

Ensure the safety of students both inside and outside the classroom for the duration of the program

Establish safe dismissal procedures in consultation with the classroom instructor

Assist students, volunteers, and instructors to restore the room to its original state at the end of the class

Ensure that students do not touch the belongings of day school students, teachers, and classrooms

Complete other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS :

Candidate selection will be based on the results of an interview, experience and assets / qualifications and reference checks.

Preference will be given to candidates who have some of the following assets and / or experiences :

• Fluency in various languages;
• Some teaching experience (preferably language teaching);
• Experience working with children;

Related education (degree or diploma, etc.).

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities.

We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.

We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan.

Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to :

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East / West Asian, Latino / Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and / or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex.

We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc.

If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team.

Please make this request to [email protected] or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO / Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees : If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing.

If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential / bona fide requirements (e.

g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members :

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position.

Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services.

This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

Additional Information - Community and International Education Services (CIES) :

The Community and International Education Services (CIES) hiring protocol allows teachers to teach and / or administrate for two CIES sessions per school year and / or administrate one term / session at a time.

Candidates will only be allowed to teach and / or administrate a third session on an emergency basis in consideration of demand in a particular subject area, course or administrative position.

A session is defined as the time needed to deliver a 4 - 6 week program (approximately 110 hours for credit courses) or the equivalent.

CIES sessions include positions at e-Learning, Night School, Summer School, International Languages Secondary Credit and Elementary Non-Credit Programs and Summer Institute.

On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services.

All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application.

Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.