Term - Regional Inclusive Schooling Coordinator

bddec; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDDEC in the Northwest Territories seeks a Regional Inclusive Schooling Coordinator to lead inclusive education across schools. You will champion competency-based learning, indigenization, and land-based education while partnering with educators, families and community organizations to strengthen programming.

The role requires building IEPs, mentoring school teams, coordinating services with Indigenous governments and health agencies, and guiding professional development.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for a NWT Professional Teaching Certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or higher; Master’s preferred may be asset.
• 5+ years of teaching experience, including inclusive schooling or student support.
• Experience with diverse needs including autism, disabilities, and behavioural needs.
• Expertise in competency-based IEP development and evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive pedagogy, UDL and trauma-informed practice.
• Leadership in program development, staff training and cross-cultural work.

Responsibilities

• Implement inclusive programming across schools with administrators and staff.
• Coach and mentor teams to strengthen inclusive practices for diverse students.
• Model evidence-based strategies in communication, self-regulation and SEL.
• Liaise with Indigenous governments and health/child-care agencies to coordinate services.
• Deliver professional development, workshops and in-service training.
• Develop, implement and evaluate policies and guidelines for inclusive education.
• Monitor budgets, funding allocations and reporting for inclusive programs.
• Collect data, prepare reports and briefings for leadership and education authorities.
• Promote culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, family-centered practices.
• Travel across the region to provide on-site support and implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or higher

Master’s preferred/asset

Job description

Who is BDDEC:

The Beaufort Delta Divisional Council is a forward-thinking, community-driven institution that fosters an inclusive and culturally rich learning environment. Grounded in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, indigenization, inquiry, and land-based education, we are dedicated to providing a holistic and competency-based curriculum that honours Indigenous knowledge and traditions.

Position Overview:

We seek a dedicated and visionary Educator to serve as the Regional Inclusive Schooling Coordinator. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance in supporting inclusive education practices across schools, ensuring that all students—regardless of ability, background, or circumstance—are provided with equitable opportunities to learn and thrive. This role emphasizes collaboration with educators, families, and community partners to strengthen inclusive programming, advance indigenization, and promote culturally responsive and land-based learning. The ideal candidate will champion diversity, foster a competency-based approach to curriculum and instruction, and contribute to creating learning environments that honour and reflect the unique strengths and identities of all learners in the Northwest Territories.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with school administration, teaching staff, support staff, parents/guardians and other stakeholders to implement inclusive programming. Support schools in developing, implementing, and evaluating competency-based Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that align with student strengths, measurable goals, and NWT curriculum outcomes.
  


• Coach and mentor school teams to strengthen inclusive practices that support students with autism, learning disabilities, and complex or intense behavioural needs.


• Model and promote evidence-based strategies in areas such as communication, self-regulation, social-emotional learning, and differentiated instruction.


• Liaise with external agencies and partner organizations (e.g., Indigenous governments, health/child-care/mental-health agencies) to coordinate services for students.


• Support delivery of professional development, in-service training, workshops for school staff on inclusive education practices, assessment and student support.


• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, directives, tools, guidelines, programs and practices for inclusive education and student support.


• Monitor and manage budgets, funding allocations and reporting related to inclusive schooling programs and student support services.


• Collect and analyze data, prepare written reports, briefing notes, and presentations to senior leadership, Trustees/Board or territorial education authorities on inclusive schooling outcomes and program effectiveness.


• Actively promote culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, student-centred, family-centred, inclusive practices that respect local Indigenous cultures, languages and community contexts.


• Limited travel across the region (communities, schools) to provide on-site support, consultation and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Eligibility for a NWT Professional Teaching Certificate or equivalent.


• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or higher (Master’s preferred/asset).

The following criteria will be essential considerations in the hiring process:

• Several years of teaching experience (often 5+ years) including experience in inclusive schooling/student support or exceptionalities.


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with students with diverse needs, exceptionalities, and disabilities, including autism, developmental delays, learning disabilities, attention and executive functioning challenges, and emotional/behavioural disorders.


• Expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating competency-based Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that emphasize student strengths, measurable goals, and culturally responsive practices.


• Strong understanding of inclusive pedagogy, differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and positive behaviour supports.


• Demonstrated leadership in program development, staff training/mentoring, inclusive practices, and working across culturally diverse contexts


• Strong understanding of inclusive education, student assessment and reporting, curriculum development, as well as Indigenous cultural, language and education contexts.


• Excellent communication (oral/written), collaboration, facilitation and coordination skills; ability to travel to remote communities.


• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, culturally responsive pedagogy, and the ability to engage with Indigenous governments, Elders, and community members.