Temporary LAT - Literacy

Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life. Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life. Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

F.H. Collins Secondary School is currently seeking a passionate educator to join our dynamic learning community. F.H.C is a dual-track English/French Immersion school serving approximately 800 students in grades 8 through 12. We provide students with a diverse range of academic, athletic performance, outdoor/experiential, trades, and arts programs. We are proud of our strong academic programming, cultural diversity, and commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.

Located in the capital city of Whitehorse, Yukon, F.H.C sits alongside the Yukon River on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. Our school continuously works to honour First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being, and we value our deep connections with families and the broader community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Education degree with a major in Special Education, Literacy or related field;
• Post-graduate coursework related to students with learning disabilities or literacy would be an asset;
• Demonstrated success facilitating learning opportunities to maximize student potential;
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing Student Support Plans and/or IEPs;
• Knowledge or experience in implementing benchmark (diagnostic) assessments;
• Demonstrated success collaborating with other educators in communication of learning needs and implementation of literacy and learning strategies;
• Successful teaching in a cross-cultural setting with a knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nation students.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

• Extensive experience and success working with students with special needs;
• Demonstrated superior planning organizational skills;
• Ability to include and support Educational Assistants in the implementation of Individual Education Plans;
• A knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population;
• Ability to plan and implement appropriate integration of students into the appropriate school environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provided before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date;
• Yukon Teacher Certification;
• Yukon First Nations 101, to be completed at your first opportunity.

If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!