Language Specialist, Sivuniit Middle School, Igloolik NU

Posting #: SMS 2627 06126 B

Position: Language Specialist

School: Sivuniit Middle School

Community: Igloolik, Nunavut

Grade assignment: 7-9

Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full-time)

Start date: ASAP

End Date (if Term): 6/21/2027

Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.

Closing date for applications: Open until filled

About this opportunity

The Nunavut Department of Education, Qikiqtani School Operations, is seeking Language Specialists who are committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.

As a Language Specialist in Nunavut, you will support language development through culturally respectful practice grounded in community relationships.

This position may be a strong fit for individuals who value:

• Supporting the development Inuktut language skills

• Working alongside teachers, school staff, families, and community to strengthen Inuktut language learning

• Culturally respectful, community-focused practice

• Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture in daily practice

Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.

About the School

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Igloolik, Nunavut, Sivuniit Middle School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 165 students in a 7-9 setting with a staff of 24. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

About Education in Nunavut

The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.

Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all regions are committed to:

• Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)

• Community‑Led Education

• Improving Student Literacy

• Inclusive Education

Required Qualifications

Language and Certification

• Fluency in both Inuktitut and English (oral and written)

• One (1) year experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment

• Eligibility to obtain a Nunavut Teaching Certificate as a Language Specialist

Desired Qualifications

Candidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centred education are valued.

Language and Cultural Assets

• Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.

• Experience teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contexts

In the event that there is no successful qualified candidate, this position may be offered as a one-year term under Letter of Teaching Authority Certification.

Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment

• Experience working in K-12 classroom settings

• Evidence of courses taken towards educational certification

• Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices

• Training or experience using current assessment methods to guide learning

• Experience in creating a positive learning environment using classroom management

practices and approaches (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positives Effective Behavior Supports.)

• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy instruction, structured literacy, and

data-based decision-making

• Experience using educational technology

Relationships & Student Engagement

• Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and

stakeholders

• Experience in fostering student wellbeing and engagement

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Experience in planning instruction and student supports through collaborative approaches

• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team

• Experience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focused environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $78,206 - $94,389 (based on experience)

• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Igloolik, Nunavut: $22,579

• Subsidized Housing: NOT available.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants currently employed by 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 that do not include this documentation will

not be considered.

Mandatory Documentation

Please note that these documents may take several weeks to obtain. To ensure there are no delays in your start date, please have them ready to provide upon receipt of a job offer.

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• Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector

Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start date as indicated above.

• All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time of application.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)

Employment Equity

The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating 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 submit the following documents in Word or PDF format by e-mail to [email protected]:

• Resume

• Cover letter stating your interest and motivations

• Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most recent) and 2 former

supervisors.

• For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate

Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.

Please include the posting number SMS 2627 06126 B in the subject line of your email.

Posting Authorization

This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Qikiqtani School Operations.

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