Teacher - Program Support Teacher

Government of Northwest Territories; Villiage of Fort Simpson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational council in Fort Simpson, Canada, is seeking a dedicated Program Support Teacher for a one-year term, with the potential for extension. The ideal candidate will possess a Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate and experience in multi-grade teaching to support the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Dene. This role offers the opportunity to engage with students and address their educational needs in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Experience in teaching multi-grade classes in JK-12.
• Understanding of Universal Design for Learning.

Responsibilities

• Offer a holistic, culturally relevant program for students.
• Support language and cultural heritage of the Dene.
• Manage learning challenges in multi-grade classes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to work as a team member

Experience providing culturally relevant programming

Education

Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate

Special Education Specialist Qualification

Masters in Inclusive Education

Job description

Dehcho means "big river" - the Dene name for the Mackenzie River. In the Dehcho region, where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you'll find some of the grandest displays of the North's natural beauty.

Here, mountains rise to unclimbable heights, waterfalls roar between colossal canyons, and the big river runs past communities where traditional living remains vibrant and thriving. Big River. Big Mountains. Big Hearts.

Job Information

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications for the position of Program Support Teacher, a one-year term with potential for extension to indeterminate. Open Until Filled.

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications from certified teachers who are dedicated to teaching and have experience and/or interest in the cultural, linguistic and traditional heritage of the Dene. The teacher will offer a holistic, culturally relevant program that supports the language and cultural heritage of the students and addresses the needs of all students who may have learning challenges in multi-grade classes.

Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Experience in teaching multi‑grade and combined grade classes in JK‑12.
• Special Education Specialist Qualification and/or Masters in Inclusive Education.
• Ability to work as a team member in planning, delivery and assessment of programs and students.
• An understanding of how to use Universal Design for Learning to ensure all young people are engaged and learning every day.
• Experience providing culturally relevant programming.
• Experience with BC Curriculum (considered an asset).
• Experience teaching in a small high‑school setting (considered an asset).
• Experience in school leadership in inclusive education (considered an asset).

GNWT Inquiries

Application Procedure:

• Interested and qualified applicants will submit a resume and a cover letter, outlining how their specific qualifications align with the qualifications listed above, to [e-mail].
• The posting will remain open until filled.
• At the interview stage, candidates will be asked to submit three references, including current and past supervisors.
• Candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) as well as Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) from the RCMP if they are contacted for an interview.
• Failure to provide a satisfactory CRC and VSC may deem the candidate disqualified from the competitive process.
• Indigenous Employment Policy.

Questions/inquiries about this position, please contact:

Donna Miller Fry, Superintendent
[e-mail]