Teacher: Language Specialist - Jobs in Kugluktuk, NU

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Reference #: 09-2888School: Kugluktuk High SchoolCommunity: Kugluktuk, NUKitikmeot School Operations invites applications for the following position: Language SpecialistGrade: 7-12The closing date for this competition is: Open Until FilledStart Date: August 9, 2021The status of this position is: INDETERMINATEThe position is 1.0 PY (full-time position)School Description: Kugluktuk High School is a grade 7-12 school with a population of 245 students and 26 staff.Required qualifications:Must be bilingual in English and InuinnaqtunGrade 12 Graduate or demonstrated proficiencyCandidate must be eligible for Nunavut Teaching Certificate ie. Letter of AuthorityDesired qualifications:Bachelor of Education DegreeExperience engaging students outside of the classroomExperience teaching in NunavutPlanning Skills (lesson, theme, unit, year)Demonstrate ability to collaborate and contribute to school teamExperience and / or training with current assessment methodsEvidence of differentiated instruction and inclusive practicesExperience and / or training in classroom management practices and the development of positive learning environments (eg. Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports, etc.)Evidence of training and / or experience in an area of Balanced LiteracyEvidence / experience buidling positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and stakeholdersPlease note: Subsidized housing is not available.The salary for an Aboriginal Language Certificate holder ranges from $64,990 prorated/annum. to $78,438 prorated/annum. Language allowance, dependant on testing qualifications of $1,500 to $5,000 prorated/annum.The Northern Allowance for Kugluktuk is $22,042 prorated/annum.The Department of Education, Kitikmeot School Operations is committed to:The promotion of the Inuit language of the community, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)Local control of EducationInclusive Education Resiliency, adaptability and resourcefulness are assets to employment and northern life.Applications must be emailed (Word Document or PDF file) to kitsostaffing@gov.nu.caNote: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.Ensure that the subject line of your email states the Reference #09-2888 . 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.Note: CRC and VSC forms expire after 6 months, please ensure these are up to date.All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted.The Government of Nunavut is committed to a more representative workforce to best serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Land Claims beneficiaries.This job advertisement is only authorized for external posting on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com). If you are reading this on any other commercial job-posting site, it is not an authorized posting of Kitikmeot School Operations.