POSITION:                  OESS Literacy & Numeracy Lead

DEPARTMENT:          Education      

COMPETITION #:        2025-020

LOCATION:                Moose Factory

TERM:                         Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:          May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm EST

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Success Leads will work in classrooms with teachers supporting literacy, numeracy and special education to impact student achievement. They will provide professional development leadership for the K-12 school communities of Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Fort Albany, and Moose Cree First Nations. Working collaboratively with a team of education professionals, Leads will demonstrate a strong commitment to student learning, Omushkego culture and language, and the successful implementation of culturally relevant literacy, numeracy, special education and student well­ being initiatives.

•       The Literacy or Numeracy Lead will work with each school principal and teachers supporting literacy or numeracy initiatives to impact student achievement in literacy and in numeracy.

As a member of a second-level services provider of professional development and capacity building of educators within the OE community, the Leads will work in collaboration with stakeholders to foster a regional network of educators focused on student success programming and initiatives in the region.

REQUIREMENTS

•         Current Certificate of Qualifications and Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers

•         Relevant AQ specialist qualifications related to Lead's specific portfolio; specialist qualifications in special education for Special Education Lead is required

•         Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience of Literacy, Numeracy, and Special Education Leads

•         Comprehensive knowledge of the development of mathematics or reading-writing-communication concepts and skills, current literacy and numeracy trends and practices, and current student learning assessment practices in elementary and /or secondary schools

•         Experience with Ontario's language arts or math curriculum

•         Experience in working with assessments at the early learning, primary, junior, intermediate, and secondary levels, including EQAO-OSSLT

•         Proven experience in designing and facilitating professional development for educators

•         Ability to maintain confidentiality

•         Understanding of First Nation-operated and Ontario education systems

•         Understanding and experience working within the Mushkegowuk communities

•         Ability to travel to and work in the Mushkegowuk communities and schools

•         Strong leadership, advocacy, time management and problem-solving skills

•         Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and computer skills

•         Fluency in Cree an asset

•         Valid Class "G" driver's license

•         A current satisfactory CPIC and Vulnerable Persons screening required

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

ü Health and Dental Benefits

ü Employee and Family Assistance Program

ü Matched Pension Contributions

ü Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mails, quoting Competition# 2025-020no later than 4:00 PM on Monday May 12, 2025 to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

P.O. Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0                                      

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.