SST and Physical Education Teacher
About This Role
Posting #: VSS 2627 13782 B
Position: K – 12 Teacher
School: Victor Sammurtok School
Community: Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut
Grade assignment: Student Support Teacher and Physical Education Teacher
Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full Time) Indeterminate
Start date: 8/13/2026
End Date (if Term): Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.
Closing date for applications:
About this Opportunity
Kivalliq School Operations, a division of the Nunavut Department of Education, is inviting applications for the position of Student Support Teacher. In this role, you will be instrumental in fostering student learning through inclusive and culturally responsive practices. You will work closely with the school team to develop, implement, and assess Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that support student growth, development, and overall well-being. This position is ideal for educators who value:
- Customizing instruction to cater to the diverse needs of learners and local contexts
- Collaborating in teaching and learning experiences with students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
- Culturally respectful and community-focused methodologies
- Engaging deeply with local culture, language, and knowledge
Possessing resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) is essential for success in northern environments.
About the School
Victor Sammurtok School, situated in the beautiful community of Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, caters to approximately 100 students from K-12, supported by a dedicated staff of 22. The school and its community are steeped in rich Inuit cultural traditions.
About Education in Nunavut
Schools in Nunavut share a collective mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to improve literacy outcomes for all students, ensuring that learning experiences are both culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across all three regions focus on:
- Advocating for the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)
- Enhancing Education Led by the Community
- Increasing Student Literacy
- Supporting Inclusive Education
The initiatives of the Government of Nunavut are guided by Inuit Societal Values and the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by offering staff development through carefully designed professional learning opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
- A Special Education Certificate/degree or equivalent coursework is an asset
- Minimum three years of teaching experience
- Favorable consideration will be given to experience as a Special Education/Student Support Teacher
- A valid teaching certificate recognized by or eligible for certification in Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers lacking a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials assessed through Pathways to Teach Canada)
- Experience in bilingual or ESL teaching settings
Desired Qualifications
Candidates need not meet every qualification; relevant experience and a dedication to community-centered education are highly valued.
Student Support & Special Education Expertise
- Experience in collaborating with classroom teachers to create and implement individual support plans for students with exceptional needs
- Experience mentoring staff to encourage positive behaviors and maintain a safe learning atmosphere
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written)
- Experience supporting education based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
- Experience teaching in cross-cultural or northern Canadian settings
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching strategies
- Training or experience in evidence-based li
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