Language Specialist Job Nahanni Butte Northwest Territories Canada,Education / Teaching

Location: Nahanni Butte

Charles Yohin School

Nahanni Butte, Northwest Territories

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications for the position of

Language Specialist

(One year term with potential for extension or to Indeterminate)

Open Until Filled

Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications from certified teachers who are dedicated to teaching and have experience and/or interest in the cultural, linguistic and traditional heritage of the Dene. The teacher will offer a holistic, culturally relevant program that supports the language and cultural heritage of the students and addresses the needs of all students who may have learning challenges in multi-grade classes.

Qualifications:

Must hold or be eligible for a Northwest Territories Professional Teaching Certificate

Proficiency in speaking Dene Zhatie (South Slave) language is required

Must demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with students and their parents in multi-grade environments

Direct experience with the Northwest Territories curricula is preferred

Familiarity with the
¿ Our Languages Curriculum
¿ is an asset

Experience in promoting and organizing culturally appropriate activities is highly desirable

The ability to teach additional courses from JK
¿ 12 would be considered an asset

Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Indigenous Dene

GNWT Inquiries

Application Procedure:

The posting will remain open until filled.

At the interview stage, candidates will be asked to submit three references, including current and past supervisors.

Candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) as well as a Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) from the RCMP if they are contacted for an interview.

Failure to provide a satisfactory CRC and VSC may deem the candidate disqualified from the competitive process.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy

Information on salary and benefits, as outlined in the Northwest Territories Teachers' Association Collective Agreement are available on the following website:

Questions/inquiries about this position, please contact:

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Term Position

This job opening is for the 2025/2026 school year.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Priority for Northwest Territories Teachers' Association positions shall be granted as follows:

Priority 1:
Teachers who have received official lay-off notice;

Priority 2:
Stage One Priority (S1P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories;

Priority 3:
Stage Two Priority (S2P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada, outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.;

Priority 4:
Indeterminate Teachers eligible for Transfer or Promotion and not included in Priorities 2 & 3;

Priority 5:
Term teachers not included in Priorities 2 & 3;

Priority 6: NWT Resident Teachers not employed by the GNWT or included in Priorities 2 & 3;

Priority 7:
Teachers who are not residents of the NWT and who are not included in Priorities.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening # 27372

Closing Date:
Open till filled

Salary Information

Salary for this position is currently Under Review.

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