Language Specialist, Qiqirtaq High School, Gjoa Haven, NU

Reference #: 09-3047

School: Qiqirtaq High School
Community: Gjoa Haven, NU

Kitikmeot School Operations invites applications for the following: Language Specialist with a focus on Nunavut Cultural Studies CTS, Construction Technologies CTS and Wildlife CTS

Grade: 7-12

The closing date for this competition is: April 8, 2025

Start Date: August 12, 2025

Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendars.

The status of this position is: INDETERMINATE

This position is 1.0 PY (full-time position).

The Nunavut Department of Education is committed to supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities. Nunavut schools are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Gjoa Haven, Qiqirtaq High School serves the community of Gjoa Haven. The school has a population of approximately 180 students in a 7-12 setting with a staff of 24. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

Required qualifications:

• Eligible for Interim Language/Cultural Specialist Certificate
• Fluent in both English and Inuktut (written and oral)

In the event that this competition becomes an open until filled posting, this position may be offered as a one year term under Letter of Authority. 

Desired qualifications:

• Experience working in K - 12 classroom settings
• Evidence of courses taken towards educational certification
• Experience and / or training with current assessment methods
• Evidence of differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
• Experience and / or training in classroom management practices and the development of positive learning environments (eg. Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports, etc.)
• Cross-cultural and/or northern teaching experience
• Evidence of training and / or experience in the area of Balanced Literacy
• Training and / or teaching experience in an ESL environment
• Evidence / experience building positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, stakeholders
• Small Engine Repair would be an asset

Please note: Subsidized housing is not available.

The salary for an Aboriginal Language Certificate holder ranges from $69,659 prorated/annum. to $84,073 prorated/annum. Language allowance, dependant on testing qualifications of $1,500 to $5,000 prorated/annum.

The Northern Allowance for Gjoa Haven is $26,345 prorated/annum.

The Department of Education, Kitikmeot School Operations is committed to:

• The promotion of the Inuit language of the community, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)
• Local control of Education
• Inclusive Education

Resiliency, adaptability and resourcefulness are assets to employment and northern life.

Applications must be emailed (Word Document or PDF file) to kitsostaffing@gov.nu.ca 
Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.

Ensure that the subject line of your email states the Reference #09-3047. Attach a cover letter and resume with the names of 3 current references (including your most recent supervisor).

Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education or proof of enrollment in the final year of a Canadian Bachelor of Education program. Applications that do not include this documentation will not be considered.

Current Government of Nunavut employees must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate and must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.

External applicants (not currently employed by the Government of Nunavut) must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.

Note: CRC and VSC forms expire after 6 months, please ensure these are up to date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview, your interview questions will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: Behavior Description Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)

The Government of Nunavut is committed to a more representative workforce to best serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Land Claims beneficiaries.

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