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Literacy Advisor

@ Shibogama Education

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Sioux Lookout, Ontario

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Overview

Shibogama Education is hiring a Literacy Advisor to lead school-wide literacy assessment, coach teachers and deliver professional development across Shibogama communities. The role involves travel to communities and classroom work, and requires delivering the Ontario Language Arts curriculum.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead school-wide literacy assessment
  • Coach teachers within the Shibogama framework
  • Travel to communities to support classroom literacy
  • Monitor and report on literacy initiatives and student progress
  • Create or source literacy teaching material

Requirements summary:

  • Ability to deliver the Ontario Language Arts curriculum
  • Ability to assess and report on student progress
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Source type not verified · educationcanada

Employer posting date
2026-10-17
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

DepartmentSocial & community services
Travelground: moderate
Work settingSchool, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

Literacy Advisor

Deadline: Open until filled

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Specific Job Tasks

The Literacy Advisor will perform tasks as assigned by the Shibogama Education Department and cooperate with school principals. These tasks include but are not limited to the following

Lead school-wide literacy assessment as required

Provide coaching to teachers within the framework established by Shibogama

Travel to Shibogama communities and work in classrooms with teachers and students to support literacy development

Contribute to the delivery of professional development and coaching support for school staff and individual teachers

Monitor, assess, evaluate, interpret, and report on literacy initiatives at the schools; support teachers to adjust instruction based on data

Work with educators to identify issues with students or curriculum, set goals, and solve problems

Create/source literacy teaching material for educators

Maintain and submit records as outlined by Shibogama

Attend ongoing professional development

Any other duties as required.

Competencies Required

The Literacy Advisor should have the following competencies

The ability to effectively deliver the Ontario Language Arts curriculum

The ability to provide literacy support/coaching to students and teachers within classrooms

The ability to monitor, assess, evaluate, and report on student progress

The ability to provide leadership in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to student achievement

The ability to analyze problems and formulate recommendations which result in effective student achievement

The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships that foster a climate of trust and respect

The ability to work and communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents/guardians, and community groups

The ability to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills

The ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality

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