English Language Learning (ELL) (K-12)

Elementary & Secondary

English Language Learning (ELL)

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”

Richmond School District operates 38 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3500 dedicated staff.

The Richmond School District is accepting applications for elementary and secondary qualified teachers in English Language Learning (ELL) teachers.

All applicants must meet the following qualifications for ELL teaching:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Education;
• Recent contract teaching experience and/or recent student teaching experience;
• Certified oreligiblefor certification with the Ministry of Education - Teacher Regulation Branch;
• Registration with Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).

Required ELL Qualifications (elementary and secondary) include:

Completed or working towards completion of:

• TESL training through a recognized university, or
• Queen's University Post Graduate Certificate in Training English as a Second Language in BC, or
• The following coursework at UBC (LLED 478C, or 478A and 478B AND 489C, or 489A and 489B);
• Equivalent course work from a recognized university.

Compensation:

Salary as perTeacher'sCollective Agreement current salary range is $59,704 to $109,520annuallyplus a comprehensive benefits package.

Due to the volume of applications we receive,ONLYthose selectedfor an interview will be contacted.

The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experience. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) person as part of their application.

This job is classed under Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.

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