Job Description

Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life

Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.

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 seek a talented individual to join the Porter Creek Secondary School team. PCSS is a comprehensive school with a wide variety of hands-on opportunities for students. PCSS displays excellence in Athletics, Arts, and Academics. We are located on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation and the Ta'an Kwach'an Council. This position provides the opportunity to join a dynamic, inclusive, staff team that is dedicated to student success and understands the significance of working with families, our community, and First Nations to deliver on that promise. This 1.0FTE Special Education support teacher role will involve supporting learners in our Special Education classrooms, and working with students in small groups or individually in other classrooms.


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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: Porter Creek Secondary

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Temporary Lat

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: August 21, 2025

End Date: June 12, 2026

Assignment: LAT

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Experience with implementing Individual Education Plans and Student Learning Plans Experience working as part of a team with a student centered perspective Post Graduate coursework in Special Education is an asset Experience participating in case management as part of a multi-disciplinary school-based team for students with diverse learning needs Experience with First Nations ways of Knowing, Doing and Being to support and instruct students academically, socially, and behaviourally

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

Interest in working with other teachers to collaborate and work collectively toward student success. Experience teaching or providing culturally and developmentally responsive approaches for positive behaviour Experience with transition planning and supporting students with complex, exceptional needs

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

Yukon First Nations 101

, to be completed at your first opportunity.

For more information about this position, please contact: Peter Giangrande, Principal, Porter Creek Secondary at Peter.Giangrande@yukon.ca

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Karnika Bains, Human Resources Consultant at,

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