Learning Resource Teacher / Ontario Curriculum / Near Ontario Border

JOB POSTINGLEARNING RESOURCE TEACHERDeadline to Apply: Open until filled. Place of Work: Amo Ososwan School, 209 Azadi Mikina, Winneway, Quebec (240 km from North Bay, 580 km from Toronto).Employee Status: Full-Time Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (45-min lunch). Fridays, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (half day).Term: Fixed-term contract, from the start date to August 20, 2027, renewable.Starting Date: As soon as possible; start date flexible for candidates who need to relocate.Salary Range: $63,101 to $118,808 based on the QECO category and recognized teaching experience. Salary prorated based on start date.Benefits: Subsidized housing, $1,000 signing bonus, $5,500 retention premium (paid in three installments: October 2026, January 2027, and June 2027; only installments scheduled after the start date apply), $3,000 one-time moving allowance (150+ km), isolation and remoteness premium (varies yearly), $2,000 PD allowance, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, group retirement plan, and group life, disability, and health insurance (dental and vision not included).Summary: We are seeking a Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) to work one-on-one and in small groups with intermediate and high school students (Grades 7 to 11) who need extra support, particularly those with IEPs. You'll help them close learning gaps and build the skills they need to keep up in class.Our school serves students from JK to Grade 11 and follows the Ontario curriculum in English. No French is required. Students also learn the Algonquin language and culture and participate in land-based learning. Working closely with our Specialized Services team, classroom teachers, and subject teachers, you'll give students hands-on support and track their progress toward their goals. The team includes a manager, psychoeducator, counsellor, educational assistants, and outside consultants. You'll also work with the principal to help high school students recover missed credits. New to special education? You're still welcome to apply. We'll help you get qualified, reimbursing tuition for each Special Education AQ course you complete. Whether you're a new graduate or a seasoned teacher ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Long Point First Nation is a proud English-speaking Algonquin community in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. We are semi-remote, with year-round highway access, reliable internet, and cell service. Major amenities, full health services, and regional hospital facilities are accessible in New Liskeard, Ontario (1 hr 45 min drive). Duties: Core Teaching & PlanningDeliver targeted one-on-one and small-group instruction to help students, especially those with IEPs, strengthen literacy, numeracy, and subject-specific skills.Help create, implement, and monitor IEPs as part of a collaborative team. Collaborate with classroom and subject teachers to differentiate instruction and support students with IEPs in regular classes. Work collaboratively with educational assistants supporting students with IEPs. Identify and use appropriate learning resources and assistive technologies. Work with the principal on credit recovery, helping high school students make up missed credits. Bring in Algonquin culture and local context where there's a natural link. Classroom Culture & Management Develop strategies to support students with behavioral and emotional challenges. Apply trauma-informed practices, and refer students to the psychoeducator or counsellor when they need more support. Encourage student voice and self-advocacy, helping students speak up for the accommodations they need. Assessment & Parent Communication Conduct assessments to identify special education needs, track progress, and adjust strategies with guidance from the Specialized Services team. Arrange test and exam accommodations for students with IEPs. Keep accurate, confidential records of progress, assessments, and interventions. Contribute to report cards for students with IEPs, as needed. Communicate with parents and guardians on progress and collaborate on strategies for success. School Community & Professional Duties Contribute to school events and extracurricular activities. Participate in staff meetings and professional development. Mandatory Requirements: Bachelor of Education degree or higher from an accredited university. Valid teaching certification from a Canadian province or territory. Ontario College of Teachers member, or willing to become one. Special Education Specialist (Part 1, Part 2, and Specialist AQ), or a formal commitment to complete it on your own time, starting upon hire. Steady progress through the courses is required for continued employment and contract renewal. Tuition reimbursed upon successful completion of each course.Legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not sponsor work permits.Preferred Skills and Knowledge (Not Required): Experience teaching First Nations students and knowledge of their culture. Experience teaching, living, or working in a small, rural, or remote community. Holds, or is willing to obtain, a licence to drive a 15-passenger van. How to Apply: Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not sponsor work permits. A current, valid teaching certificate issued by a Canadian province or territory is required to apply. To apply, email a cover letter and a resume with your full education and work history to Human Resources at . Incomplete applications will not be considered. Qualified Long Point First Nation members and First Nations candidates are encouraged to apply. We appreciate your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviewed candidates selected for further consideration must provide: Teaching certification. QECO evaluation (or university transcripts). Three professional references. Signed consent form permitting us to contact provided references and any previous employers listed on the resume. Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) submitted to the appropriate police service; employment conditional on a clear result.