Education Consultant

FUNCTION & DUTIES Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Teacher Training, the Education Consultant has the following duties: Travel regularly to schools in order to assist the in-service training of Inuit teachers enrolled in the Kativik/McGill/UQAT programs as well as offer support to Teacher Trainees throughout their training; Participate in the development and delivery of training courses and workshops offered through Teacher Training; Evaluate and assess teachers as warranted by their program of study and assist in the evaluation of Teacher Trainees alongside the master teacher; Participate in the development of Inuktitut content of Training courses and assist in the planning and delivery of all courses under the Teacher Training program; Develop, evaluate and revise Inuktitut programs and materials in Curriculum Development for program courses in consultation with instructors and consultants; Keep informed of other Kativik projects related to educational programs; In collaboration with principals, coordinate the work of local Teacher Training counselors; Advise on staffing of the Inuit sectors in all schools, especially at the time of school organization; Ensure fluidity and coherence among the different courses offered as part of the full-time program by avoiding certain subjects or themes being repeated too often; Recommend schedule adjustments to accommodate the new program, proposing variations in class hours and tutoring hours over a shorter period than the three-week model; Adapt part-time course content for the full-time program; Verify the correctness of translations/terminology used in the relevant content of Teacher Training binders; Be sure that instruction is relevant to Inuit culture and language; Develop new full-time courses (structure, outline, and content); Supervise and evaluate full-time students during Field Experience practicum courses; Conduct research on Indigenous teacher training development in various Indigenous communities, Arctic regions, or specific global examples; Assist the Coordinator of Teacher Training in the development of university partnerships for Indigenous education programs; Carry out any other relevant duties as requested by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS Certification in education/Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of specialization such as Education or Psychology or a graduate of the Kativik Teacher Training Program. The School Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board. REQUIREMENTS Proficiency in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of work of the school board (Inuktitut, French, English); Experience in supporting staff and teachers in Nunavik; Experience in assisting with instruction of courses; Thorough knowledge of Inuktitut programs; Available to travel frequently in Nunavik. CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2104: from $55,282 to $102,857 annually depending on qualifications and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task. You may be eligible to benefits such as: 20 days paid vacation 2-week paid holiday period Free parking Employee and Family Assistance Program Career development opportunities Hybrid work schedule and, when applicable, other benefits such as: Summer schedule Northern premium Food transportation allocation Paid relocation benefits Retention and attraction premium Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted. Nakurmiik #J-18808-Ljbffr