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Education Consultant Special Education - Second Languages

$56,670 - $105,432 yearly
Special Education Non-Teaching

Job Description

FUNCTION:

Under the Assistant Director of Complementary Services, the Education Consultant Special Education will work in close collaboration with the Inuit special education consultants in all areas of special education.

IN GENERAL, THIS POSITION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assess and diagnose students with suspected learning problems and emotional and/or behavioural problems in school and draft individual reports with recommendations;
  • Work with school personnel to develop programs to help identify students, including those profoundly disabled, and organize services for them;
  • Provide consultations and recommendations related to the allocation of special education technicians;
  • Communicate with Health Services and Social Services when necessary concerning individual students;
  • Provide training and support to the special education teachers in each school, among other things, by raising awareness of the RAI (response to intervention) approach among interveners and, if necessary, helping to implement it in schools;
  • Assist and ensure each special education teacher has a student support schedule;
  • Offer support to special education technicians;
  • Ensure training of special education teachers in special education and child development;
  • Conduct kindergarten screening (including kindergarten derogation);
  • Ensure ongoing development of culturally appropriate diagnostic tools and remedial material;
  • Organize trips and services required by Kativik Ilisarniliriniq in the area of special education outreach;
  • Support teachers by informing them of the processes related to the referral of students with special needs, the development of individualized education plans (IEP), and the implementation of the Special Education Committee;
  • Schedule and plan remote training and support on specific topics to be given to special education teachers;
  • Participate and make recommendations for the referrals and modification requests from schools.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in special education.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least five (5) years of experience teaching children with special needs;
  • Fluency in at least two (2) of the three (3) working languages of the Board (Inuktitut, French, English);
  • Knowledge of assessment tools in English and French;
  • Able to travel extensively


CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:

In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2104: from $56,670 to $105,432 annually depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.

You may be eligible to benefits such as:

• 20 days paid vacation

• 2-week paid holiday period

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Career development opportunities

• Hybrid work schedule

and, when applicable, other benefits such as:

• Summer schedule

• Northern allowance ranging from $12,178 to $25,326

• Food transportation allocation

• Paid relocation benefits

• Attraction and retention bonus ranging from $3,000 to $12,000

• Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik

Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Nakurmiik!

Location Name

Kuujjuaq
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq
About Kativik Ilisarniliriniq

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq provides educational services to the residents of Nunavik, a region in northern Quebec. Established under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement in 1975, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq has grown to serve a vast, culturally rich area with a strong focus on Inuit values and traditions.

Quick Facts:

-   4,500 students

-   17 primary and secondary schools and 5 adult education centers

-   1,250 employees

-   Northern Quebec along the shores of Hudson Bay and Hudson Strait

 

Educational Programs:

Seventeen primary and secondary schools and six adult education centers fall under the school board’s jurisdiction. Educational instruction is provided in three languages: Inuktitut, French, and English, ensuring that the curriculum is accessible and inclusive for all students. The curriculum prioritizes Inuit culture, language, and worldview to safeguard and advance the rich heritage of the Inuit community.

Community Engagement and Benefits:

Employees of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq are offered several benefits including subsidized housing, moving costs, isolation and retention premiums, food transport allowances, and comprehensive insurance and pension plans. Additionally, the school board offers professional development activities aimed at improving the knowledge, skills or education of staff to enable them to access specialized positions.

 

Commitment to Culture and Heritage:

Our curriculum and programs are designed to engage youths through meaningful interactions with the environment and the community. Our commitment to maintaining and fostering Inuit traditions is evident in our educational approach and the many cultural programs and activities we incorporate into the school experience. The board also supports post-secondary students, with over 125 students sponsored in institutions outside Nunavik​​.

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq provides a unique and enriching environment for educators and professionals passionate about making a difference in northern Canada while being truly engaged with the Inuit community and culture.

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