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.


Whistle Bend Elementary School is a brand new, state of the art, Kindergarten to Grade 7 elementary school, focusing on 21st century learning principals. We are located on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation and Ta'an Kwach'an council. The school is situated in a brand new, rapidly growing, diverse and culturally inclusive subdivision. As Whistle Bend's first school, the citizens are excited to foster community spirit and nurture the next generation of learners.

School: Whistle Bend Elementary

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Teacher

FTE:1.0

Start Date: August 21, 2025

End Date:

June 12, 2026

Assignment:

Learning Assistance Teacher - Neurodiversity

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; Teaching experience in an elementary classroom with students performing at wide ranging levels of achievement and diverse learning styles including multiple students with Individual Education Plans, Student Learning Plans and Behaviour Support Plans; Demonstrated experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, FASD, and other learning differences; Demonstrated understanding of Bruce Perry's Neuro-Sequential Model for Education (NME) and Ready to Learn School practices would be considered an asset; Demonstrated understanding and/or training of Behavioral support strategies - Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (Ross Greene), or Functional Behaviour Analysis would be considered an asset; Graduate-level coursework or a Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, or Inclusive Education would be considered an asset;

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.

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 Jeff Cressman, Principal of WBES, at Jeff.Cressman@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