Teacher Shared Resource Program & LAT

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence inclusivity and innovation in every aspect of our work.

The department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of the diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School team. St. Francis School provides a faith-based Roman Catholic education within the public school system of Yukon Education. Our school sits on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Taan Kwächän Council within the wilderness city of Whitehorse Yukon. SFACS is a 8-12 school of approximately 460 students serving a diverse cultural population. Our educational professionals facilitate academic excellence and model life-long learning. We assist students in developing a relationship with Jesus and appreciation of self and others. The uniqueness of each child is celebrated.

This 0.857 FTE temporary position is a teaching position in addition to providing support and as a Learning Assistant Teacher for individual students or small groups of students who have special needs in our shared resource program. These needs may be academic medical social-emotional or a combination of all. Students with such needs may demonstrate behaviours that require patience compassion and knowledge of strategies that support neuro-diverse learners.

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If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon we want to hear from you!

School: St. Francis of Assisi Secondary School

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Teacher

FTE: 0.857

Start Date: August 20 2026

End Date: June 11 2027

Assignment: Shared Resource Program and Learning Assistance Teacher

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If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon we want to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume how you meet the following qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
• Additional post-secondary coursework in Special Education
• Experience providing leadership case management and instruction as part of a multi-disciplinary school-based team regarding programing for students with diverse learning needs and behavioural challenges;
• Experience developing implementing and revising Individual Education Plans Student Learning Plans Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans to maximize student potential;
• Experience using First Nations ways of Knowing Doing and Being to support and instruct students academically socially and behaviourally;
• Experience teaching a program-based classroom with students who have significant needs is an asset.
• Training and/or experience in trauma responsive educational practices is an asset.
• Experience working with students who are English Language Learners (ELL) and students new to Canada is an asset.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications skills and knowledge but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:

• Experience teaching or providing culturally and developmentally responsive approaches for positive behaviour;

• Experience with transition planning and supporting students with exceptional needs.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaborative skills working with parents staff members consultants and community agencies;

• Willingness and ability to participate in the total school program including religious education and social justice initiatives;

• An appreciation of the cultural diversity of the Yukon with the ability to incorporate and promote this diversity within the faith life of the school community;

• Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provided before the first day of employment dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
• Yukon Teacher Certification; learn about the certification process here
• Yukon First Nations 101 to be completed at your first opportunity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Preference will be given to a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church committed to excellence in Catholic Education. To receive preference it is required to include Current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate . *Please have these documents ready before applying*

Go to our website for the documents receive preference it is required to submit a current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate with your application. Please add these to the Additional Documents section.

Qualified applicants for teacher vacancies shall be hired based Article 49 Teacher Priority Hiring of the Yukon Association of Education Professionals Collective Agreement.

For more information about this position please contact: Alethea Wallace Principal at

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education please contact: Serafina Christine Human Resource Consultant at

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Please do not submit your transcripts or Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process.