Temporary Learning Assistance teacher for Grades 8-12

Yukon Education; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education, Yukon government in Whitehorse is seeking a Learning Assistance Teacher to join Porter Creek Secondary School. This 1.0 FTE LAT role involves case management and programming for students with high and low incidence disabilities.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Education or equivalent and experience in literacy/numeracy interventions, IEPs and safety plans, with trauma-informed approaches valued. Collaboration with families and First Nations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
• Experience identifying and implementing targeted strength-based literacy and numeracy interventions in a secondary school setting.
• Experience developing, implementing, and revising Individual Education Plans, Student Learning Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, and Safety Plans.
• Experience participating in case management as part of a multi-disciplinary team for students with diverse learning needs at a secondary level.
• Recent experience using trauma-informed and relational-based strategies to ensure student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for students with diverse learning needs.
• Develop and adapt learning plans and safety plans.
• Collaborate with families, First Nations and staff to support school initiatives.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum differentiation

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life

Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Porter Creek Secondary School team. PCSS is a comprehensive school with a strong reputation for hands‑on programming, First Nations ways of knowing, doing and being, and connection to the community. PCSS displays excellence in Athletics, Arts and Academics. This position provides the opportunity to join a dynamic, inclusive, staff team dedicated to student success. PCSS staff understand the significance of working with families, our community and First Nations to deliver on the promise of an education based on care. This 1.0 FTE LAT role will involve case management and programming for students with both high and low incidence disabilities

School: Porter Creek Secondary

Location: Whitehorse, Yukon

Position: Learning Assistance Teacher

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: January 05, 2027

Assignment: Temporary Learning Assistance teacher for Grades 8-12

Important application requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent
• Experience within the last three years identifying and implementing targeted strength‑based literacy and numeracy interventions in a secondary school setting
• Experience developing, implementing, and revising Individual Education Plans, Student Learning Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, and Safety Plans
• Experience participating in case management as part of a multi‑disciplinary team for students with diverse learning needs at a secondary level.
• Recent experience using trauma‑informed and relational‑based strategies to ensure student success

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Superior classroom management, planning and organizational skills;
• Willingness and ability to teach all relevant Learning Standards and foster an experiential learning philosophy;
• Ability to adapt and modify curriculum to meet a range of learning abilities while incorporating cultural values and traditions into curricular components;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, parents, administration and other staff members;
• Ability to differentiate instruction using current assessment for learning pedagogy and practice;
• Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional team to promote and work collaboratively to support school initiatives and the total school program;
• A knowledge and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provided before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
• Yukon Teacher Certification; learn about the certification process here
• Yukon First Nations 101 , to be completed at your first opportunity.

For more information about the position, please contact Nicole Cross at [e-mail].

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Desiree Martsinkiw, Human Resource Manager at [e-mail].

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Please do not submit your transcripts of Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process.

• Benefits and leave
• Learning and development
• Health and wellbeing
• Diversity and inclusion
• Terms of employment

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