Comp 25-90 - 1.0 Indigenous Student Advisor - Southern Region

St. Clement's School; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

OSSTF - PSSP

Comp. 25-90

Closing date: 2025-02-28 @ 4:00 pm EST

Indigenous Student Advisor - Southern Region

Location: Southern Region

Start date: March 17, 2025

Vacancy Details: 1.0 (permanent position with an end date of June 26, 2025)

The Southern Region Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA) will assist with leading and implementing programs, services, and other supports to meet the unique needs of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit students, and their families, with a focus on successful student learning from Kindergarten to grade 12. The Southern Region Indigenous Student Advisor will report directly to the Indigenous Lead Administrator for District School Board Ontario North East.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Establishing trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and communities.
2. Identifying and working to remove barriers to student success.
3. Providing guidance and support to identify pathways based on individualized strengths and interests.
4. Ensuring ongoing open dialogue with families.
5. Providing access to resources that foster a sense of belonging.
6. Facilitating access to community supports, course planning, and mentorship for students.
7. Creating and enhancing a welcoming supportive space for students in various schools with various school staff.
8. Building close supportive relationships with students, families, and communities.
9. Acting as an advocate for students who identify as Indigenous.
10. Facilitating strong communication between the schools, families, and First Nation communities.
11. Assisting with developing and/or enhancing cultural activities in the schools.
12. Building and maintaining community partnerships with agencies supporting cultural awareness within our schools (e.g., Keepers of the Circle, Mino M’shki-ki, Community Elders and Knowledge Keepers).

Qualifications:

1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma and/or experience.
2. Post-secondary education is an asset (e.g., Educational Assistant, Social Work).
3. Valid driver’s license is required.
4. Demonstrated experience/knowledge of cultural teachings and best practices is required.

Salary as per the current OSSTF - PSSP Collective Agreement. Collective Agreements (dsb1.ca)

Interested Candidates:

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at www.dsb1.ca and on ApplytoEducation at www.applytoeducation.com. Please apply using ApplytoEducation by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

Additional Information:

Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places, and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable, and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation:

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact [e-mail].

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Cindy Pye-Reasbeck (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education) 2025-02-13