English as an Additional Language Teacher

• Co teaching, collaborating and consulting with classroom teachers who have students who are EAL in their classrooms.

• Proving and building resource banks to support classrooms

• Participate in welcome events for Newcomer Families

• Support Professional Development of schools understanding of EAL and cultural proficiently

• Support whole class delivery of practices that develop an inclusive community

• Small group work with students who need more focused instruction

• Model, support and assist with Assistive Technology options specific to English Language Learners

• Connect Newcomer Families to services and supports in their communities

• Attend Student Planning Team Meetings to support programming needs for EAL students

As identified by the Teaching Support Team or Student Planning Team, work with students needing a more intensive (often one-on-one) approach to topics that may include:

o Building language proficiency, vocabulary, academic language etc.

o Supporting adaptations for specific learners

o Specific assistive technology options for individual learners.

o Support transition planning into schools as students arrive

o Support parents in understanding School process and support systems they can use

Support teachers with specific evidence based strategies for individualize students