Positive Action for Student Success (PASS) Teacher
Location: Natuashish, NL

Employment: Full-Time ; Permanent

About Mamu Tshishkutamashutau - Innu Education
Located in Labrador, Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) is dedicated to supporting the educational journey of the Innu Nation. With two schools in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu, MTIE serves approximately 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, fostering a culturally grounded and student-centered learning environment.

MTIE is committed to building a collaborative and supportive workplace where staff are empowered to contribute to the success and well-being of students and the broader Innu community.

About the Position
The Positive Action for Student Success (PASS) Teacher supports students in overcoming barriers to learning by promoting regular attendance, positive engagement, and academic success. Working collaboratively with school leadership, classroom teachers, families, and community partners, the PASS Teacher provides targeted interventions, individualized support, and culturally responsive programming to help students remain connected to school.

This position plays a critical role in improving student attendance, strengthening relationships, and fostering a safe and supportive learning environment that reflects and respects Innu culture, values, and community priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and support student attendance and engagement through proactive intervention strategies and relationship‑building initiatives.

Provide individualized academic, behavioural, social, and emotional support to students experiencing barriers to success.

Collaborate with school staff, families,



and community partners to coordinate student supports and intervention planning.

Promote culturally responsive practices and community engagement that reflect Innu culture, traditions, and values.

Support positive student behaviour, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and overall student well‑being.

Qualifications
Education & Certification

Bachelor of Education from a recognized post‑secondary institution.

Valid Newfoundland and Labrador Teaching Certificate (or confirmed eligibility to obtain one prior to start date).

Mandatory Requirements

Legal entitlement to work in Canada.

Clear Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) (must be current within the last 6 months).

Experience

Experience supporting students with diverse learning, behavioural, and social‑emotional needs, including the use of differentiated and responsive instructional strategies

Experience working in northern, rural, or Indigenous communities is considered a strong asset

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of student engagement, attendance intervention strategies, and trauma‑informed practices

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills

Ability to work collaboratively with staff, families, and community partners

Strong organizational and documentation skills





Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment

Demonstrated cultural competence and awareness of Innu culture and community dynamics; fluency in Innu‑Aimun is considered an asset

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a classroom workplace, though land‑based learning initiatives will require periods of outdoor instruction

Requires standing, walking, and engaging with active children for extended periods

May require supervision duties outside of regular classroom hours (e.g., recess, lunch, or bus duty)

Key Competencies

Integrity and professionalism

Strong interpersonal skills

Adaptability and problem‑solving

Cultural awareness and responsiveness

Organizational and time‑management skills

Compensation and Benefits
Relocation and Regional Benefits

Fully furnished, employer‑provided housing

Isolation allowance

Labrador living allowance

Annual travel allowance for personal use

Paid charter travel between Goose Bay and Natuashish at the beginning and end of the school year, and during scheduled school breaks

Relocation Allowance

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary

100% employer‑paid premiums for group insurance benefits

Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer matching of up to 5.5% of base salary

Employer‑funded RRSP contributions of 7% of base salary

Retention bonus for certified teachers, paid in June

Welcome back bonus paid in September

Work-Life Balance

Annual fitness and wellness allowance

Paid personal leave provisions

Extended office closures during Christmas and Easter

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