Program Support Teacher

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is looking for positive and committed educators capable and willing to lead the implementation of four key priorities / initiatives in the Tlicho schools and classrooms : student achievement (literacy and math);

health, wellness & student support; culture-based education; and the development of critical thinkers.

The program support teacher (PST) reports to the principal and provides the in-school support for all teachers with respect to educational programming for all students in the school.

This professional educator, acts as an instructional leader and provides support to teachers, and other staff, as they plan, deliver and assess / evaluate the education program for each of their students.

The PST may work directly with students as part of their program, and is part of the school based support team which coordinates services for students.

Requirements for the position :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education;
• Prefer a Master’s Degree in Education (with a focus on Inclusion, Curriculum, Literacy, or similar);
• Eligibility for NWT Teacher Certification (all candidates will be required to hold a NWT teaching license);
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (submitted at time of job offer);
• Required 3 years teaching experience, preferred 5 years with demonstrated experience within Inclusive Schooling;

New to the North training (all candidates will be required to compete the N2N program as a condition of hire); and

Experience in Northern Indigenous Communities is preferred.

Interested applicants are asked to submit cover letter, resume and names of at least three (3) references, including your current supervisor, on the GNWT website.

Positions will also be posted on Education Canada and Apply to Education but applications must be made through the GNWT job site.

Tlicho Community Services Agency - Program Support Teacher (PST)

Term teacher (PST) position for the upcoming / remainder the YEAR school year.

A PST is required for SCHOOL NAME in COMMUNITY

In all positions the successful candidate will be required to adhere to the Education Act, NWT curriculum, and all relevant territorial Directives including Inclusive Schooling, Student Assessment Evaluation and Reporting, policies including the Indigenous Language and Education Policy, and the Guidelines for Inclusive Schooling, and the NWT Inclusive Schooling Handbook.

Along with regional policies and frameworks.

The appropriate candidate will be prepared to actively support, model, and co-teach self-regulation, culture-based education, and an inquiry-based learning model in the classroom.

All classrooms are inclusive and comprise of students who span varying ability levels so ideal applicants will be very experienced in offering individualized student support and education plans, differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, authentic assessments, social emotional learning, and trauma informed practice.

The TCSA has a high focus on literacy that aligns directly to the regional strategic plan in education, so the successful applicant must be prepared to support, model, and co-teach literacy strategies across all grades and subject areas.

The successful candidate must have a strong background in literacy (ex : assessment, evaluation, instruction, and intervention).

The most appropriate candidate will be an exemplary educator with cross-cultural experience and a strong commitment to community, students and a cross-cultural team environment.

Flexibility, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a willingness to improve through coaching are required.

Preference will be given to proficient educators with demonstrated initiative, planning, organization, communication, writing, and high interpersonal skills.

They will be known for a very high standard of professionalism and will be a strong team player committed to working well with and earning the respect of their colleagues and supervisors.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong advocacy skills, and prioritize building relationship with colleagues, service providers, students, and especially parents.

The TCSA embraces a philosophy of continuing professional learning and growth specifically tied to high levels of student learning.

Active and positive leadership of Professional Learning Communities are a required approach to ongoing professional growth, instructional practices, assessment, and reporting in our region.

TCSA schools use the PLC model to drive continuous improvement through collective capacity to use student achievement data to drive instructional and administrative decision making.

Responsibilities include :

Establishing, implementing, and assessing the delivery of education with a primary focus on literacy, numeracy, Inclusive Schooling, and Tlicho Language and Culture.

Leading School Based Support Teams,

• Assisting in the direction of Support Assistants including coaching, scheduling, and professional development;
• Facilitating the development and implementation of Student Support Plans and Individual Educational Programs including transition planning;
• Modeling, coaching, and providing advice to teachers and support staff on accommodations, differentiating, using approved materials and resources, assessing student strengths and challenges, and use of assistive technology;
• Leading school teams and participate in regional teams that promote safety, language and culture, supporting student engagement and inclusion, and working collaborative with other service providers;
• Maintaining strong communication with families to promote a positive school - community relationship and providing advocacy on behalf students;
• Working closely with the Regional Inclusive Schooling Coordinator and other board staff to ensure program delivery including regular meetings and delivering professional development to staff;
• Completing administrative responsibilities (eg : auditing student support files, reviewing report cards, monthly reports, data collection, class profiles, cumulative files, portfolios, student support files, etc);

Supporting the development of self-regulating behaviours in students through a trauma informed practice; and

Implementing the regional literacy and numeracy framework within all grades and subject areas.