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
The Kivalliq School Operations, part of the Nunavut Department of Education, is seeking applications for the role of Student Support Teacher. In this position, you will play a crucial role in enhancing student learning through culturally responsive and inclusive practices. You will collaborate with the school team to create, execute, and evaluate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) aimed at promoting student growth, development, and overall wellness. This role is ideally suited for educators who appreciate:
• Tailoring instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and local contexts
• Engaging in teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
• Culturally respectful and community-oriented practices
• Immersing themselves in local culture, language, and knowledge
Resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are valuable traits for working in northern environments.
About the School
Victor Sammurtok School, located in the scenic hamlet of Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, serves the local population. The school's enrollment is approximately 100 students, ranging from K-12, with a dedicated staff of 22. The institution and its community are rich in Inuit cultural heritage.
About Education in Nunavut
Schools in Nunavut are united in their mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to enhance literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across all three regions are committed to:
• Promoting the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)
• Supporting Community-Led Education
• Enhancing Student Literacy
• Facilitating Inclusive Education
The work of the Government of Nunavut is influenced by Inuit Societal Values and the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by providing staff development through thoughtfully designed professional learning opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
• A Special Education Certificate/degree or equivalent coursework is considered an asset
• At least three years of teaching experience
• Experience as a Special Education / Student Support Teacher is viewed favorably
• A valid teaching certificate recognized by or eligible for certification in Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers without a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials assessed through Pathways to Teach Canada)
• Experience in bilingual or ESL teaching environments
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not expected to fulfill all qualifications; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centered education are highly regarded.
Student Support & Special Education Expertise
• Experience in collaborating with classroom teachers to formulate and implement individual student support plans for students with exceptionalities
• Experience mentoring staff to promote positive behavior and maintain a safe learning environment
Language and Cultural Assets
• Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
• Experience in supporting education grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
• Experience teaching within cross-cultural or northern Canadian contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
• Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development (e.g., Balanced Literacy Strategies)
• Experience fostering a positive learning environment utilizing classroom management techniques (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
• Experience mentoring staff to support positive behavior and maintain a safe learning environment
Relationships & Student Engagement
• Experience promoting student wellbeing and engagement
• Experience engaging with students beyond the classroom setting as appropriate
• Proven ability to build respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
Collaboration & Professional Practice
• Experience collaborating with Education Support Service Providers (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Psychologists)
• Experience connecting with community support services, such as Family Services and Community Mental Health
• Experience leading and facilitating professional development sessions based on individual and group needs
Technology Integration
• Experience in managing accessibility equipment (e.g., assistive technology for learning devices, Phonak equipment, lifts, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits
• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut: $23,147
• Subsidized Housing: Available, although sharing may be necessary.
Conditions of Employment
• Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
• Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education. Applications lacking this documentation will not be considered.
Mandatory Documentation
Please be aware that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To avoid any delays in your start date, please ensure they are ready to submit upon receipt of a job offer.
• Successful candidates will need to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the designated start date.
• All job offers will depend on proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted using the behavior descriptive model as outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to fostering a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To Apply
Please send the following documents in Word or PDF format via email to edukivcareers@gov.nu.ca:
• Resume
• Cover letter expressing your interest and motivations
• Names of three recent professional references from your current (or most recent) and two former supervisors.
• For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Please include the posting number VSS 2627 13782 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement has been authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites have not been authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Kivalliq School Operations.