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

School: Jack Hulland Elementary School

Position: Learning Assistance Teacher

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: August 20, 2024

End Date: June 13, 2025We acknowledge and respect, and are grateful for the opportunity to work, learn and play within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dn First Nation and the Taan Kwchn Council.

Jack Hulland Elementary is a Kindergarten to Grade 7 neighbourhood school aiming to foster a welcoming, safe, and inclusive educational environment; one where each student is supported to meet their full potential.The successful candidate Learning Assistance Teacher will assume responsibility for: Implementation, ongoing development and regular review of Individual Education Plans (IEP)

Delivery of individualized instruction in one-to-one and small group settings for these students

Leading Educational Assistants in their support roles

Facilitating student integration into classes and the wider school community as is appropriateQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience: Bachelor of Education or equivalent with specialization in elementary education

Undergraduate and/or post graduate course work in child development, special education and individualized instruction

Recent teaching experience and/or pre-service practicum teaching experience in Grades K to 7

Teaching experience and/or pre-service practicum experience working with student Individual Educational Plans and Behavioural Support Plans

Willingness to complete additional in-service professional learning

Additional Teaching Qualifications in ADHD and Autism is an asset

Additional Teaching Qualifications in Special Education is an assetDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their: Successful implementation of effective instructional practices when working with student Individual Educational Plans and Behavioural Support Plans

The ability to apply assessment for, as and of student learning within an IEP

Ability to provide positive intervention in a developmentally responsive way

Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with students, Educational Assistants, families, administration, other staff members, and consultants

Ability to support targeted intervention with students by utilizing diagnostic assessments and scaffold interventions based on data

Ability to work as a member of a professional team and willingness to participate in the total school program

Knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations people and a culturally diverse student populationADDITIONAL 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.

Relocation may be available.

TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, GO TO:

yukon.ca/en/employment/jobs-schools

For more information about the position, please contact Heather Dickert, Human Resources Consultant at Heather.Dickert@yukon.ca.

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