Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.School: Whistle Bend Elementary School

Position: Learning Assistance Teacher

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Start Date: August 20, 2024

QUALIFICATONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Education or equivalent;

Training in Special Education for students requiring behaviour and academic support;

Experience coordinating a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate appropriate Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans to monitor student progress and transition planning;

Teaching experience in an elementary classroom with students performing at wide ranging levels of achievement and diverse learning styles including multiple students with Individual Education Plans, Student Learning Plans and Behaviour Support Plans;

Experience with the balanced literacy model including modeled, shared, guided, and independent reading and writing practices and vocabulary strategies and methodologies would be an asset;

Experience utilizing reading running records for formative assessment purposes would be an asset.DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Ability to include and support Educational Assistants in the implementation of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans;

Strong classroom management that includes implementation of social/emotional pedagogy;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with students, parents, administration, other staff members, consultants and related agencies;

Ability to use a range of technology, including assistive technology;

Ability to teach within any elementary classroom if needed;

Knowledge of positive behaviour support, preventative practices and replacement practices, resiliency, the restorative justice framework, trauma-informed care to help guide student learning;

Ability to integrate experiential learning and adaptive programming to better meet the special needs of students when required;

Knowledge of & sensitivity to culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally-diverse student population.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must hold a Teacher Certification in another Canadian province/territory first;

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check. To apply for this position, please go to Yukon.ca/employment