Student Support Teacher

Posting #: SS 2627 14580 B

Position: Student Support Teacher
School: Sakku School
Community: Coral Harbour, Nunavut
Grade assignment: Grade 7-12 Teacher
Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full Time) 1 Year Term
Start date: As soon as possible.
End Date (if Term): June 14, 2027

Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.

Closing date for applications: Posted till filled.

About this Opportunity

The Nunavut Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations, invites applications for the position of Student Support Teacher.

As a teacher with student support responsibilities (SST) in Nunavut, you will support student learning through culturally respectful and inclusive practice. You will work collaboratively with the school team to develop, implement, and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to foster student growth, development, and wellness.

This position may be a strong fit for educators who value:

• Adapting instruction to support diverse learners and local context

• Teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues and community

over time

• Culturally respectful, community-focused practice

• Immersing themselves in local knowledge, language and culture

Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.

About the School

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Sakku School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 340 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 40. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

About Education in Nunavut

Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:

• Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal

Values)

• Community-Led Education

• Improving Student Literacy

• Inclusive Education

The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values, principles and concepts of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree

• A Special Education Certificate/degree or equivalent courses is

considered an asset

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience

• Experience as a Special Education / Student Support Teacher is

considered an asset

• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut

(International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian teaching

certificate must have their credentials evaluated through

Pathways to Teach Canada)

• Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment

Desired Qualifications

Candidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centred education are valued.

Student Support & Special Education Expertise

• Experience collaborating with classroom teachers to develop and implement

individual student support plans with exceptionalities

• Experience in mentoring staff to support positive behaviour and help create and

maintain a safe learning environment

Language and Cultural Assets

• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written).

• Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.

• Experience teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contexts

Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment

• Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices

• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development (e.g., Balanced

Literacy Strategies)

• Experience in creating a positive learning environment using classroom

management practices and approaches (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positives

Effective Behavior Supports)

• Experience in mentoring staff to support positive behaviour and help create and

maintain a safe learning environment

Relationships & Student Engagement

• Experience in fostering student wellbeing and engagement

• Experience in engaging with students beyond the classroom, as appropriate

• Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families,

colleagues, and stakeholders

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Experience collaborating and coordinating with Education Support Service

Providers (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists,

Psychologists)

• Experience connecting with community-based support, such as Family Services

and Community Mental Health

• Experience leading and facilitating professional development sessions based on

individual and group needs

Technology Integration

• Experience managing accessibility equipment (ATL-assistive technology for

learning devices, Phonak equipment, lifts, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)

• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Coral Harbour, Nunavut: $23,147

• Subsidized Housing: Available but sharing may be required.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid

Nunavut teaching certificate.

• Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school

teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut

Department of Education. Applications that do not include this documentation

will not be considered.

Mandatory Documentation

Please note that these documents may take several weeks to obtain. To ensure there are no delays in your start date, please have them ready to provide upon receipt of a job offer.

• Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start

date as indicated above.

• All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time

of application.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)

Employment Equity

The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.

How To Apply

Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format by e-mail to [email protected] :

• Resume

• Cover letter stating your interest and motivations

• Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most recent)

and 2 former supervisors.

• For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching

certificate

Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.

Please include the posting number SS 2627 14580 B in the subject line of your email.

Posting Authorization

This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Kivalliq School Operations.