25/26 Middle Years Dene Language Teacher

Northern Lights School Division No.113 is a provincial school system serving a predominantly Indigenous school population throughout an area encompassing the entire northern half of Saskatchewan. The schools are very diverse ranging from 10 to over 500 students per school, and catering to Cree, Dene, Métis, French, and English cultures and languages. NLSD provides a full range of pre-kindergarten to Grade Twelve programs to more than 4300 students in 21 schools. We have offices located in the beautiful communities of La Ronge and Beauval, both approximately 400 kilometers north of Saskatoon. The division is progressively piloting programs unique to Canada, staying on the cutting edge of technology, and integrating the varied cultural aspects of the communities into the classrooms. FTE: Full-timeTerm of Employment: ContinuingSalary and Benefits:  According to the provincial salary grid (www.stf.sk.ca) plus a benefits package that includes subsidized, furnished housing and a Northern living allowance.  Moving assistance may also be available. Qualifications:Saskatchewan Professional A Teacher’s Certificate (or confirmation of eligibility)Knowledge and experience applying best practices in the areas of instruction, curriculum, environment and assessmentKnowledge of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit languages, histories, and culturesDemonstrated ability to work well within a team as well as independentlyMust be fluent in the Dene language Please apply online at www.nlsd113.ca For more information on the school and community, please contact the Superintendent of Education, Jackie Durocher, at 306-288-2310, or the Principal, Donna Janvier, at 306-822-2223, or visit our website at nlsd113.ca. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted. We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.