Posting #: JASS 2627 07644 B
Position: Teacher with Student Support Responsibilities (SST)
School: Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School
Community: Baker Lake, Nunavut
Grade assignment: 6-12
Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full Time) Indeterminate
Start date: 8/20/2026
End Date (if Term):
Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.
Closing date for applications: open until filled
About this Opportunity
The Nunavut Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations, invites applications for the position of Student Support Teacher.
As a teacher with student support responsibilities (SST) in Nunavut, you will support student learning through culturally respectful and inclusive practice. You will work collaboratively with the school team to develop, implement, and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to foster student growth, development, and wellness.
This position may be a strong fit for educators who value:
• Adapting instruction to support diverse learners and local context
• Teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues and community
over time
• Culturally respectful, community-focused practice
• Immersing themselves in local knowledge, language and culture
Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.
About the School
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Baker Lake, Nunavut, Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 380 students in a 6-12 setting with a staff of 38. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:
• Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal
Values)
• Community-Led Education
• Improving Student Literacy
• Inclusive Education
The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values, principles and concepts of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
• A Special Education Certificate/degree or equivalent courses is
considered an asset
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience
• Experience as a Special Education / Student Support Teacher is
considered an asset
• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut
(International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian teaching
certificate must have their credentials evaluated through
Pathways to Teach Canada)
• Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centred education are valued.
Student Support & Special Education Expertise
• Experience collaborating with classroom teachers to develop and implement
individual student support plans with exceptionalities
• Experience in mentoring staff to support positive behaviour and help create and
maintain a safe learning environment
Language and Cultural Assets
• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written).
• Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.
• Experience teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
• Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development (e.g., Balanced
Literacy Strategies)
• Experience in creating a positive learning environment using classroom
management practices and approaches (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positives
Effective Behavior Supports)
• Experience in mentoring staff to support positive behaviour and help create and
maintain a safe learning environment
Relationships & Student Engagement
• Experience in fostering student wellbeing and engagement
• Experience in engaging with students beyond the classroom, as appropriate
• Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families,
colleagues, and stakeholders
Collaboration & Professional Practice
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with Education Support Service
Providers (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists,
Psychologists)
• Experience connecting with community-based support, such as Family Services
and Community Mental Health
• Experience leading and facilitating professional development sessions based on
individual and group needs
Technology Integration
• Experience managing accessibility equipment (ATL-assistive technology for
learning devices, Phonak equipment, lifts, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits
• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Baker Lake, Nunavut: $24,381
• Subsidized Housing: Available but sharing may be required.
Conditions of Employment
• Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid
Nunavut teaching certificate.
• Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school
teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut
Department of Education. Applications that do not include this documentation
will not be considered.
Mandatory Documentation
Please note that these documents may take several weeks to obtain. To ensure there are no delays in your start date, please have them ready to provide upon receipt of a job offer.
• Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start
date as indicated above.
• All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time
of application.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To Apply
Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format by e-mail to
[email protected]:
• Resume
• Cover letter stating your interest and motivations
• Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most recent)
and 2 former supervisors.
• For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching
certificate
Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.
Please include the posting number JASS 2627 07644 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Kivalliq School Operations.
