Assessor​/Librarian

Monday to Friday, 12:30-3:30 pm Interested staff members are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of:
The Recruitment Team. This term position is part of OPSEU and is effective as soon as possible and ends on or about March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension pending funding. This position is Monday to Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. with breaks as per program calendars

Uplands Learning Centre,
8210 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON
Monday to Friday, 12:30-3:30 pm Interested staff members are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of:
The Recruitment Team. This term position is part of OPSEU and is effective as soon as possible and ends on or about March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension pending funding. This position is Monday to Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. with breaks as per program calendars. Responsible for assessing new learners for placement in the Adult Non-Credit Get SET:
Skills Education and Training, and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in accordance with Ministry and Board program expectations and standards, and in compliance with Board policies and procedures; responsible for the recommendation, purchase, cataloguing and distribution of instructor resources for the ESL, LINC and Get SET:
Skills Education and Training programs; responsible for Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) training and support for instructors in the ESL and LINC programs; advise and support program management as required.

• To assess Get SET:
  Skills Education and Training learners for entry into the program as per OALCF (Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework) guidelines
• To assess visitor learners for placement in ESL classes following the CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) Placement Test
• To create and maintain accurate assessment records as per Ministry and Board requirements
• To communicate with various Board approved publishers to keep abreast of new resources, and negotiate terms and prices
• To recommend, purchase, catalogue, shelve resources for the ESL, LINC, Get SET:
  Skills Education and Training programs
• To recommend resources in order to support ESL, LINC, Get SET:
  Skills Education and Training instructors
• To train and support ESL and LINC instructors on CLB & PBLA guidelines & procedures
• To support and advise management as needed regarding instructor support, training, PD sessions, resources, program policies, procedures
• To communicate with office admin and instructors as necessary in a timely manner (i.e. learner placement, resource purchases, etc.).
• To work as an active member of the program team to ensure the safety and success of all clients.
• To check Board email account daily.
• To perform other duties as assigned

• Excellent English grammar skills are required
• A university degree is required. Current OCELT (TESL Ontario) Accreditation in good standing is required.
• Minimum three years in teaching or related experience is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of adult education and language learning/teaching practices and trends.
• Experience with curriculum development and working with adult learners.
• Demonstrated excellence in computer and technological applications, platforms and software including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications and current Board approved/implemented software is required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and team building skills.
• Successful facilitation and presentation experience with strong leadership skills.
• Proficient English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsible to the Assistant Manager(s) with oversight of this department

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