Literacy Learning Support Teacher — 1.0 FTE (Temporary)

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

F.H. Collins Secondary School in Whitehorse, Yukon, seeks a temporary Learning Assistance Teacher, Literacy, to support English/French Immersion students in grades 8–12.

The role is 1.0 FTE with start ASAP and an end date of June 11, 2027, within the Department of Education. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor of Education with a focus on Special Education or Literacy, knowledge of benchmark assessments and IEPs, and experience fostering inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education with a major in Special Education, Literacy, or related field.
• Post-graduate coursework related to learning disabilities or literacy would be an asset.
• Demonstrated success facilitating learning opportunities to maximize student potential.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing Student Support Plans and/or IEPs.
• Knowledge of benchmark (diagnostic) assessments.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with other educators in communication of learning needs and implementation of literacy and learning strategies.
• Successful teaching in a cross-cultural setting with sensitivity to First Nation students.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Special education

Collaboration

Cross-cultural awareness

IEP/Student Support Plans

Benchmark assessments

Education

Bachelor of Education (Special Education or Literacy)

Post-graduate coursework in learning disabilities or literacy

Job description

F.H. Collins Secondary School in Whitehorse, Yukon, seeks a temporary Learning Assistance Teacher, Literacy, to support English/French Immersion students in grades 8–12.

The role is 1.0 FTE with start ASAP and an end date of June 11, 2027, within the Department of Education. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor of Education with a focus on Special Education or Literacy, knowledge of benchmark assessments and IEPs, and experience fostering inclusive learning.