Reading Specialist in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

• Reading Specialist
• Employment: Full-Time, Permanent
• Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education

Located in Labrador, Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) is dedicated to supporting the educational journey of the Innu Nation.

With two schools in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu, MTIE serves approximately 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, fostering a culturally grounded and student-centered learning environment.

MTIE is committed to building a collaborative and supportive workplace where staff are empowered to contribute to the success and well-being of students and the broader Innu community.

About the Role

We are seeking a Reading Specialist to support literacy development and strengthen reading instruction within our school community.

Working collaboratively with program specialist for literacy, department head for literacy, school administration, teachers, and instructional resource teachers, the Reading Specialist will help ensure instruction responds to students’ strengths, learning needs, and language backgrounds.

The successful candidate will provide literacy leadership through teacher coaching, collaborative planning, assessment, and professional learning.

This role requires a reflective educator who builds trusting relationships and supports student success through inclusive, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading Instruction: Support teachers in planning and delivering evidence-based reading instruction that responds to students’ abilities, interests, and learning needs.
• Teacher Coaching and

Mentorship: Model effective instructional strategies, co-plan lessons, and provide constructive feedback to strengthen teachers’ confidence and effectiveness in reading instruction.

• Responsive
• Student

Support: Collaborate with teachers and instructional resource teachers to develop targeted supports for students experiencing reading difficulties and appropriate enrichment for students requiring additional challenge.

• Professional Learning: Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities, collaborative inquiry, and opportunities for educators to share effective literacy practices.
• Cultural Integration: Work with school staff to incorporate culturally relevant texts, Innu perspectives, and respect for Innu Aimun into literacy learning.
• Inclusive Learning Environments: Promote safe, caring, and supportive learning environments that build students’ confidence, engagement, and sense of belonging.
• Resources and

Technology: Support the selection and effective use of literacy resources, accessible learning tools, and technology to enhance instruction and professional collaboration.

• Documentation and Communication: Maintain appropriate records of literacy supports and communicate progress, needs, and recommendations while respecting student confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor of Education with a focus on Primary/Elementary education.
• Valid Newfoundland and Labrador Teaching Certificate, Level IV or higher, or confirmed eligibility to obtain one.
• A Master of Education in Reading, Literacy, Teaching and Learning, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered, subject to teacher certification requirements.
• Mandatory Requirements
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Provision of a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (current within the last 6 months).

Experience

• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
• Demonstrated experience using evidence-based reading instruction and assessment practices.
• Experience collecting and analyzing student learning information to plan instruction and evaluate progress.
• Experience coaching or mentoring educators and facilitating professional learning.
• Experience working in northern, rural, or Indigenous communities is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Current knowledge of reading research, literacy development, and effective instructional approaches.
• Ability to adapt instruction to diverse learning needs and language backgrounds.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with school teams and families.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning, reflection, and improvement.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and respect for Innu culture and values; fluency in Innu Aimun is considered an asset.
• Key Competencies
• Integrity and professionalism
• Instructional leadership and collaboration
• Cultural awareness and responsiveness
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Organizational and time-management skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Relocation and Regional Benefits
• Relocation allowance of $2,500
• Labrador living allowance
• Annual travel allowance for personal use
• Employer provided housing may be available

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid premiums for group insurance benefits
• Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer matching up to 5.5% of base salary
• Employer-funded RRSP contributions of 7% of base salary
• Professional Development
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance may be available for approved programs of study, subject to organizational policy and approval
• Work-Life Balance
• Annual fitness and wellness allowance
• Paid personal leave provisions
• Extended office closures during Christmas and Easter
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