Program Support Teacher
Job Summary
Department Information
Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council
Job Information
The Program Support Teacher is a team leader who provides the central in-school support for teachers with respect to programming for all students under the guidelines of Inclusive Schooling. This professional educator should have a repertoire of instructional, assessment, and behavioural techniques to assist teachers in meeting the diverse needs of all students.
The Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council actively promotes:
- Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity and heritage
- Use of data to inform decisions to improve student success and achievement
- Integration of computer based learning technology into the classrooms
- Outcome based instruction and assessment
- Sustained commitment to Literacy and Numeracy
- Working creatively and collaboratively with a variety of partners in education
- Strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills
Candidates must complete a Bachelor of Education Degree and eligibility for a Northwest Territories Teaching Certificate.
The following criteria will be important considerations in the hiring process:
- Should have specific experience and/or training in the area of Special Education, Assessment, and Program Support
- Should have training in the area of literacy and numeracy;
- Must demonstrate good computer skills;
- Must have excellent classroom management skills;
- Must work as a team member in planning, delivery and assessment of programs and students;
- Must demonstrate the ability to work with students, in multi-level situations;
- Must promote the involvement of parents in a positive and supportive manner;
- Should have direct experience with the development of Student Support Plans;
- Should have training and teaching experience in a cross-cultural, classroom situation;
- Must demonstrate active and consistent professional growth throughout their Educational career
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Knowledge of the prescribed NWT Curricula
- Experience using data to inform instructional decisions
GNWT Inquiries
Apply to:
Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council
Bag Service #12
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
richardm@bdec.nt.ca
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a term from July 15, 2023 to July 12, 2024
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Priority for Northwest Territories Teachers' Association positions shall be granted as follows:
- Priority 1: Teachers who have received official lay-off notice;
- Priority 2: Indigenous Aboriginal Persons;
- Priority 3: Indigenous Non-Aboriginal or Resident Disabled Person;
- Priority 4: Indeterminate Teachers eligible for Transfer or Promotion and not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
- Priority 5: Term teachers not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
- Priority 6: NWT Resident Teachers not employed by the GNWT or included in Priorities 2 & 3;
- Priority 7: Teachers who are not residents of the NWT and who are not included in Priorities.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Ref # BDDEC-2023-53
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Information
Salary is pro-rated dependent on verified education and experience (ranging from $84,669 to $136,694 per annum) plus an annual pro-rated Northern Allowance based on the NWTTA Collective Agreement