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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - Indigenous Education Support Worker
Posted on October 09, 2024 by Employer details School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay)
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JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to provide direct and indirect support to teachers, administrators, parents, students and communities and provides an Indigenous perspective to schools.<p>The employee works in cooperation with Indigenous communities, the Director responsible for Indigenous<p>Education, School Based Team, and other agencies and Ministries. The Indigenous Support Worker works with<p>children of Indigenous ancestry and is responsible to the Director of Student Learning & Indigenous Education and<p>school Principal designated.<p> The position is open for bid from CUPE employees & external applicants.:POSITION : This position is permanent as indicated or to the return of the incumbent.<p>HOURS OF WORK : 40 Hrs/wk Ten months per year position. When school is in session for students or optional 12 month a year position.<p>WAGE RATE : As per C.U.P.E Local 4165 Agreement $30.75QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Valid British Columbia Driver's License<p> A diploma/degree from a recognized course of study at an accredited institute in counselling, adolescent psychology, child, and youth work relevant to understanding and working with students of Indigenous ancestry. <p> A course(s) at a recognized post-seoncary course or program in Indigenous studies including a thorough understanding of Canadian history and education of Indigenous peoples.<p> Minimum of one year experience working directly with children and families both in an educational setting and/or in an Indigenous community or organization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.<p> Preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry. <p> MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. <p> Understands the history, needs, values, beliefs, worldviews and perspectives of Indigenous students, outh, families, and communities from which students come from.<p> Be self-directed, flexible and work independently.<p> Solve problems and deal with conflict related to the position positively and productively.<p> Maintain confidentiality.<p> Serve as a role model for students.<p> Perform routine clerical tasks, including the maintenance and utilization of a computer database.<p> Work cross culturally (Canada, Ktunaxa, Metis, Cree, etc).<p> Advocate effectively and respectfully.<p> Execute and understand functional numeracy for budgeting purposes. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide long and short-term support to Indigenous students, their families, and acting as a liaison between the school, the home, and Indigenous communities, and agencies. <p> Consult with and refer Indigenous students and families to community support agencies. <p> Develop, implement, facilitate, and evaluate culturally appropriate strategies and programs that support and improve Indigenous student success at the home, school and/or community level. <p> Attend school-based team meetings, crisis intervention team meetings and/or case management and interministerial meetings as required. <p> Collate and collect data related to services provided to Indigenous students to support accountability measures, including supporting the Student Services Department with student data required for audit. <p> Facilitate and collaborate with Elders and other Community Knowledge Holders to provide student support. <p> Support the school-to-school, including post-secondary transitions of Indigenous students. <p> Support and maintain cultural safety for Indigenous students, families and community members. <p> Support and enhance classrooms in all grades and subject areas through the inclusion of Indigenous worldviews and p- LocationCranbrook, BC
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2798619
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