Learning Assistance Teacher – experience with neurodiversity essential

1 month ago

Whitehorse, Canada Yukon Education Full time
School: Holy Family Elementary School, Whitehorse, YT

Position: Teacher

FTE: 0.675 FTE

Assignment: Learning Assistance Teacher - experience with neurodiversity essential

Start Date: August 20, 2024

End Date: June 2025

We acknowledge and respect, and are grateful for the opportunity to work, learn and play within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.

We strive to strengthen the relationships and partnerships between home, school, students and the community. We sincerely hope that you will feel welcome and be willing to participate as a partner in your student's education. All Yukon schools seek to support students in reaching their full potential.

The successful candidate Learning Assistance Teacher will assume responsibility for:

• Delivery of individualized instruction in one-to-one and small group settings for students with autism and ADHD

• Leading Educational Assistants in their support roles

• Facilitating student integration into classes and the wider school community, as is appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent with specialization in elementary education;

• Undergraduate and/or post graduate course work in child development, special education and individualized instruction;

• Recent teaching experience Grades K to 7;

• Teaching experience working with student Individual Educational Plans and Behavioural Support Plans;

• Willingness to complete additional in-service professional learning in the areas of ADHD and Autism;

• Additional Teaching Qualifications in ADHD and Autism is an asset;

• Additional Teaching Qualifications in Special Education is an asset.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Successful implementation of effective instructional practices when working with student Individual Educational Plans and Behavioural Support Plans;

• The ability to apply assessment for, as and of student learning within an IEP;

• Ability to provide positive intervention in a developmentally responsive way;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with students, Educational Assistants, families, administration, other staff members, and consultants;

• Ability to support targeted intervention with students by utilizing diagnostic assessments and scaffold interventions based on data;

• Ability to work as a member of a professional team and willingness to participate in the total school program;

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations people and a culturally diverse student population.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must hold a Teacher Certification in another Canadian province/territory first;

• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.

• Preference will be given to the candidate who is a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church, committed to excellence in Catholic Education. To receive preference, it is required to include a current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference, current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate.

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For more information about the position, please contact Heather Dickert, Human Resources Consultant at .

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