Education Consultant in French as a Second Language and Social Studies

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Education Services | Second Language Programs, the Education Consultant is responsible for supporting schools in the implementation, development and evaluation of programs of study and for providing teachers with lesson planning, class management, and instructional materials.

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

• Contribute to high quality and culturally relevant education for Nunavik communities specifically by supporting primary teachers in French as a Second Language and in Social Studies;
• Participate in the development of KI's competency-based programs, which are aligned with Inuit culture, language and values, and instruct teachers in their implementation;
• Develop learning and evaluation situations as well as teaching materials for primary level French as a Second Language and Social Studies;
• Set up and lead training sessions, workshops, and collaborative teams with teachers in person or online;
• Regularly update inventories of materials for French as a Second Language and Social Studies in the primary French sector;
• Ensure oversight and dissemination as regards practices and teaching materials, and follow up with primary teachers in French as a Second Language to contribute to their professional development and to the quality of education services;
• Support projects that require creative thinking and problem-solving skills in primary French as a Second Language;
• Collaborate with members of Education Services and members of other departments;
• Carry out other related tasks at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

First level university diploma in a relevant specialization.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned 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:

• Legal qualification to teach in the province of Quebec;
• Experience as a teacher at the primary level;
• Extensive knowledge of French is essential;
• Computer literacy (in particular using the Microsoft Office 365 suite and Teams);
• Teaching experience in Nunavik is an asset;
• Frequent travel to Nunavik communities;
• Knowledge of Inuktitut and/or English is an asset.

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

• Free parking

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), including telemedicine support

• 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!