Posted 26 days ago
Language Specialist
@ Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, Kivalliq Region
Coral Harbour, Nunavut
Overview
The Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, is hiring a Language Specialist for Sakku School in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, a one-year full-time K-12 teaching position. The role requires bilingual English and Inuktitut and eligibility for a Nunavut Teaching Certificate as a Language Specialist. Salary is $78,206 to $94,389 plus a Northern Allowance of $23,147.
Responsibilities:
- Teach students from kindergarten to grade 12 at Sakku School
- Plan lessons, units, year plans and student support plans
- Apply differentiated and inclusive instruction
- Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents
- Support literacy outcomes and Inuktut language promotion
Requirements summary:
- Bilingual in English and Inuktitut
- Eligible for a Nunavut Teaching Certificate as Language Specialist
- Experience with current assessment methods
- Training in classroom management and positive learning environments
- Cross-cultural or northern teaching experience
- Training or experience in balanced literacy or ESL
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | School, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, Inuktitut |
| Licences & certifications | Nunavut Teaching Certificate (Language Specialist) |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, Kivalliq Region
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
09-1144 Sakku School Language Specialist
School: Sakku School
Community: Coral Harbour, Nunavut
Kivalliq School Operations invites applications for the following position:
Language Specialist
Grade: Grade K-12 Teacher
The closing date for this competition is Posted till filled.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
The status (and end date, if applicable) of this position is: June 14, 2027
The position is 1.0 (Full Time) I Year Term
Please note: Subsidized staff housing is NOT available.
School Description: Sakku School is a K-12 school with approximately 340 students
The Nunavut Department of Education is committed to supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities. Nunavut schools are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful.
Required qualifications:
· Must be bilingual in English and Inuktitut
· Must be eligible for a Nunavut Teaching Certificate as a Language Specialist
In the event that there is no successful qualified candidate, this position may be offered as a one-year term under Letter of Teaching Authority Certification.
Desired qualifications:
• Subject knowledge, training and experience relevant to the assignment
• Experience and / or training with current assessment methods
• Evidence of differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
• Experience and / or training in classroom management practices and the development of positive learning environments (eg. Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports, etc.)
• Cross-cultural and/or northern teaching experience
• Evidence of training and / or experience in the area of Balanced Literacy
• Training and / or teaching experience in an ESL environment
• Evidence / experience building positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, stakeholders
• Skills / training using education-related information technology ie SMART Board Applications
• Planning skills (lesson, theme, unit, year, and student support plans)
Salary: $78,206 - $94,389
The Northern Allowance for Coral Harbour, Nunavut is $23,147
Kivalliq School Operations is committed to:
· Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)
· Improving Student Literacy
· Inclusive Education
Resiliency, adaptability and resourcefulness are assets to employment and northern life.
Applications must be emailed (Word Document or PDF file) to [email protected] :
Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.
Ensure that the subject line of your email states the Reference SS 2627 1144 B . Attach a cover letter and resume with the names of 3 current references (including your most recent supervisor).
Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education or proof of enrollment in the final year of a Canadian Bachelor of Education program. Applications that do not include this documentation will not be considered.
Current Government of Nunavut employees must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate and must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.
External applicants (not currently employed by the Government of Nunavut) must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.
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