REQ# 50694 - Whitehorse, Canada - ApplytoEducation
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Description
Living In Yukon, Thriving in LifeOur goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.
School: Whistle Bend Elementary School
Position: Counselor
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Start Date: August 20, 2024
QUALIFICATONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications:
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
• Training in Special Education for students requiring behaviour and academic support;
• Experience coordinating a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate appropriate Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans to monitor student progress and transition planning;
• Working with Elementary aged students in a school counselling setting;
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
• Ability to include and support Educational Assistants in the implementation of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans;
• Strong classroom management that includes implementation of social/emotional pedagogy;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with students, parents, administration, other staff members, consultants and related agencies;
• Ability to use a range of technology, including assistive technology;
• Ability to teach within any elementary classroom if needed;
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support, preventative practices and replacement practices, resiliency, the restorative justice framework, trauma-informed care to help guide student learning;
• Ability to integrate experiential learning and adaptive programming to better meet the special needs of students when required;
• Knowledge of & sensitivity to culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations 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.
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