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: Counselor

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Start Date: August 20, 2024QUALIFICATONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications: 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;

Working with Elementary aged students in a school counselling setting;DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their: 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. For more information about the position, please contact Heather Dickert, Human Resources Consultant at Heather.Dickert@yukon.ca

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