Saht Divisional Education Council invites qualified applicants for:

Numeracy / Literacy Interventionist

Location: Chief T'Selehye School, Fort Good Hope, NT

TERM position for the 2022/2023 school year Required education and recommended knowledge, qualifications and experience: Must hold or be eligible for an NWT Teaching Certificate

Bachelor of Education degree

Ability to Indigenize content, resources and pedagogy to leverage student success

Current and relevant professional development specific to numeracy and literacy teaching and learning

Strong collaboration skills as teachers work together to improve student numeracy and literacy outcomes

Embrace strong connections with community and be open to engage fully in the rich cultural and extra-curricular life of the schoolNumeracy Strong background in teaching all levels of Numeracy / Mathematics, JK - 9, with ability to model current best practices and to coach / support teachers in implementation of best practices.

Ability to diagnose Numeracy gaps and intervene to address learning gaps, JK - 9, including gathering / using evidence and data to determine next steps in teaching and learning growth.

Liaise closely with the Saht Numeracy Contractor to implement Saht numeracy programming and curriculum-aligned numeracy assessments.

Ability to coach teachers and support learners in developing mathematical thinking, mathematical vocabulary and hands-on exploration of math concepts through integration of manipulatives and real-life everyday connections.

Establish numeracy routines, such as daily number talks, curriculum-informed numeracy games and cross-curricular connections and learning centres.

Ability to celebrate numeracy achievements with families and engage interest through numeracy family fun nights and everyday real-life numeracy connections.Literacy Strong background in reading and writing instruction; employ / model / coach innovative whole classroom approaches with differentiation integrated for diverse learners.

Strong skills in direct reading instruction using the Comprehensive (Balanced) Literacy framework and utilizing divisional tools and resources such as Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessments, Literacy Place, Fountas and Pinnell Classroom and Levelled Literacy Intervention.

Ability to coach teachers in implementation of Saht literacy programming and literacy intervention.

Strong skills in writing instruction and methodologies that value creativity and student voice while using evidence and data to inform next steps in writing instruction and learning growth.

Ability to celebrate students' literacy success with families and engage interest through fun literacy events for families and community.

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications and ranges from $84,669 - $136,694 per annum, plus an attractive benefits package including a Northern Living Allowance $27,491 and relocation expenses.A vulnerable sector check is a requirement.

For information, the NWT Teachers Collective Agreement is available online at https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agreementApplication Procedures:

Saht Divisional Education Council

Email: teach@sahtudec.ca

Fax: 1-867-587-2551When submitting your application, please include a cover letter, resume and three (3) references including your most current supervisor and if you qualify under the GNWT Affirmative Action Policy.

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted.