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Department Information
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.
Job Information
Located in Yellowknife, the JK-6 Inclusive Schooling and Assessment Coordinator (Coordinator) reports to the Manager, JK-6 School Programs, and is responsible for JK-6 student assessment, evaluation and reporting; inclusive schooling and student support; and safe schools program development, as well as, managing, supporting, promoting and actively encouraging, student and family centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally informed approaches tailored to the local context of the Northwest Territories NWT, embracing inclusion and research-based, interactive, experiential, competency-based, and cognitively challenging education.
Key Responsibility
Manage and coordinate the ongoing development, monitoring and administration of JK-6 student assessment, evaluation, and reporting practices and tools.
Manage and coordinate the ongoing development, implementation, administration, training and funding of JK-6 inclusive schooling practices, programs and services, including student support and safe schools¿ programs and processes.
Actively participate in committees and interdivisional working groups and teams with respect to ESS and departmental priorities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Knowledge and understanding of student assessment, reporting and evaluation philosophies, theory, pedagogy and instructional practice.
Knowledge of child development, pedagogy, and instructional leadership.
Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply an understanding of NWT Indigenous cultures and educational history in order to incorporate traditional knowledge and worldviews into all aspects of the work.
Ability to develop or coordinate the development of curricula, strategies, research projects, literature reviews, resources and support materials
Typically attained by
A degree in Education or related field, and three (3) years of relevant experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience within a JK-6 northern classroom.
Equivalencies
Diploma in Education and 5 Years experience with a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience within a JK-6 northern classroom
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
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Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28432
Closing Date: 23 October, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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Compensation Details
$116,259 - $138,879
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