Teacher Therapist

The Opportunity:

As a Teacher Therapist at Paul Dojack Youth Centre, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and educational levels.

Working with youth ages 12 to 18 who are in custody under the provisions of The Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Teacher Therapist plays an important role in providing a safe, supportive, and engaging educational environment. The position offers the opportunity to work with students at both the elementary and high school levels, providing individualized instruction that recognizes each youth’s strengths, needs, interests, and educational goals.

As a full-time Teacher Therapist, you will have the opportunity to teach a wide range of subjects and grade levels while helping youth build academic skills, confidence, and a positive connection to education. This is a rewarding role for an educator who is looking to move beyond the traditional classroom and have a direct, lasting impact on the educational journey and future success of young people.

The Teacher Therapist plays a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every youth has the opportunity to experience success. This unique position provides the opportunity to work with students at both the elementary and high school levels, often within the same classroom, making each day varied and rewarding.

The successful candidate will be responsible for educational assessment, programming, planning, and instruction, developing individualized learning opportunities that reflect each youth’s strengths, needs, interests, abilities, and educational goals. The Teacher Therapist will deliver curriculum-based programming within a multi-grade classroom setting, adapting instruction and learning strategies to meet the diverse educational needs of students.

In addition to their teaching responsibilities, Teacher Therapists provide front-line supervision and support throughout the school day, working collaboratively with facility staff to maintain a positive, respectful, and secure learning environment. This role offers educators the opportunity to think creatively, build meaningful relationships, and help youth recognize their potential through education.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.

• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

To qualify for this position, you must have knowledge of:

• Saskatchewan's Core Curriculum, Common Essential Learnings and Outcome and Indicators within the curriculum
• Working with at-risk youth and students with special needs, employing behaviour management techniques when working with youth at-risk
• Instructional adaptations and assessment
• Multi-cultural beliefs, values and perspectives
• Adolescent growth and development

• Youth Criminal Justice Act

You will possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Education with preference to experience in a custody/community interfaced program; a Professional "A" Teaching Certificate; and the ability to be registered with the Saskatchewan Teachers' Regulatory Board.

To be successful in this position, you must model and demonstrate a commitment to the Ministry's mandate to provide a fair justice system that upholds the law, protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan, and promotes safe and secure communities.

Those applicants outside of CPPS will need:

• A valid/current Class A, First Aid CPR/AED certificate (must have no less than 12 months remaining), or a valid Class A, CPR/AED and First Aid (completed within three months of employment); and
• A valid driver's license.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.