Job Description
Sociovocational Integration (SVI):
The Sociovocational Integration (SVI) program allows students to acquire the skills and support while transitioning from a school context to a job training. This instructional service is a response to the need to diversify the training offered to adults who wish to enter the labour market, remain employed or pursue an education.
It enables adults to create a career plan, development sociovocational skills, acquire professional competencies, and learn to plan and organize their job search. It offers adults the opportunity to adopt a process to update or develop skills to face the challenges associated with new workplace realities.
The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualification requirements if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board
Objectives:
· To teach vocational skills and work preparation skills to students with various levels of job experience, and who have mild intellectual disabilities and/or learning disabilities.
· To guide students through the development of an individualized employment plan and to assist them in achieving their employment goals.
· To encourage self –determination and to provide students with the environment to optimize their success.
· To provide students with the skills and qualifications needed meet local employment needs
The SVI teacher will be instructing competency-based courses in the areas of: Career decision making, Employment Integration & Maintenance, Skills & Qualifications, and conducting a job search.
Suggested Teacher Qualifications:
· Experience with differentiated learning and Special Education.
Please visit our website for the full job description: https://career.kativik.qc.ca/job-offer/teacher-sociovocational-integration-svi/
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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 6 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.
