Temporary LAT Teacher - Shared Resource Program

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

F.H. Collins Secondary School is currently seeking a passionate educator to join our dynamic learning community. F.H.C is a dual-track English/French Immersion school serving approximately 800 students in grades 8 through 12. We provide students with a diverse range of academic, athletic performance, outdoor/experiential, trades, and arts programs. We are proud of our strong academic programming, cultural diversity, and commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.

Located in the capital city of Whitehorse, Yukon, F.H.C sits alongside the Yukon River on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Our school continuously works to honour First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being, and we value our deep connections with families and the broader community.

This temporary Learning Assistance Teacher (Shared Resource Program) position is 1.0 FTE

School: F.H.Collins Secondary

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Learning Assistance Teacher, Shared Resource Program (STEP, formerly known as multi-needs)

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: January 13, 2026

End Date: June 12, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Education degree with a major in Special Education or related field;

• Post-graduate coursework related to students with diverse multiple disabilities would be an asset;

• Demonstrated success working with, and effectively supporting, students with a wide range of abilities, including significant physical and cognitive delays;

• Demonstrated success supporting students who use non-verbal communication;

• Demonstrated success facilitating learning opportunities to maximize student potential;

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with lifting and positioning techniques, adaptive devices, environmental controls and augmented communication;

• Demonstrated success coordinating a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate appropriate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) which would include but not be limited to self-help skills involving personal hygiene and recreation/leisure skills. This includes supervision and assistance with personal hygiene of students including toileting, diapering, feeding and caregiving;

• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with students, parents, consultants, staff and community services to plan and implement the transition leaving school to adulthood;

• Successful teaching in a cross-cultural setting with a knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nation students.

• Experience working with, and effectively supporting, students with significant learning challenges;

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Experience and training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

• Extensive experience and success working with students with special needs

• Demonstrated superior planning organizational skills

• Ability to include and support Educational Assistants in the implementation of Individual Education Plans;

• Class 4 Yukon Drivers license or willingness to obtain;

• Current First Aid training and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification or willingness to obtain;

• American Sign Language proficiency would be an asset;

• A knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population

• Experience teaching a program-based classroom with students who have significant needs required for some of these multiple LAT postings; considered an asset for the other postings

• Ability to plan and implement appropriate integration of students into the appropriate school environment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provided before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
• Yukon Teacher Certification; learn about the certification process
• Yukon First Nations 101 , to be completed at your first opportunity.

For more information about the position, please contact Ruth Burridge, Principal FH Collins at

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Devi prasad, Human Resources Consultant at,

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Please do not submit your transcripts of Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process.

If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!