Indigenous Education Support

Wild Rose School Division; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Rose School Division seeks an Indigenous Education Student Support - High School team member to provide relational, culturally grounded support primarily to Grades 9-12 Indigenous students in Drayton Valley and Breton. Working with the Indigenous Education Team, this role supports student belonging, identity, engagement, academic success, transitions toward graduation and beyond.

The successful candidate will build trusting relationships, support attendance and progress, provide one-to-one

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous youth.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, perspectives, and contemporary realities.
• Experience supporting high school-aged youth.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide relational, culturally grounded support to Grades 9-12 Indigenous students in Drayton Valley and Breton.
• Support student engagement, attendance, academic progress, course completion, and connections to school.
• Offer one-to-one and small-group student support in collaboration with the Indigenous Education Team and school staff.
• Help students identify goals, navigate barriers, and connect with academic, cultural, school, and community supports.
• Support transitions to post-secondary education, training, employment, and community opportunities.
• Assist with culturally grounded learning opportunities, gatherings, and Indigenous Education initiatives.

Job description

Wild Rose School Division

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INDIGENOUS EDUCATION SUPPORT

Wild Rose School Division is seeking an Indigenous Education Student Support - High School team member to provide relational, culturally grounded support primarily to Grades 9-12 Indigenous students in Drayton Valley and Breton. Working collaboratively with the Indigenous Education Team, this position supports student belonging, identity, engagement, academic success, transitions, and pathways toward graduation and beyond. The role is primarily high-school based, with additional support provided to Indigenous Education Team priorities, programming, events, and student needs as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with Indigenous high school students and provide a visible, culturally affirming presence within schools.
• Support student engagement, attendance, academic progress, course completion, and connection to school.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group student support in collaboration with the Indigenous Education Team and school staff.
• Help students identify goals, navigate barriers, and connect with appropriate academic, cultural, school, and community supports.
• Support transitions to post-secondary education, training, employment, and community opportunities.
• Assist with culturally grounded learning opportunities, gatherings, land-based learning, student leadership, and Indigenous Education initiatives.
• Work respectfully with families, Elders, Knowledge Holders, Nations, and community partners while following appropriate cultural protocols.
• Collaborate with the Indigenous Education Team to support division-wide programming and emerging student needs as required.
• A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel regularly between WRSD schools and communities are required and mileage will be compensated as per our Administrative Procedures 514 - Reimbursement of Expenses .

Qualifications:

• A demonstrated ability to build strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous youth.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, perspectives, and contemporary realities.
• Experience supporting high school-aged youth.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Experience with student engagement, graduation pathways, transitions, Indigenous communities, Elders, or Knowledge Holders is considered an asset.

• Designed for an applicant who identifies as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, this position strengthens culturally grounded support for Indigenous students by leveraging lived experience and cultural understanding to foster authentic relationships with students, families, communities, Elders, and Knowledge Holders.
• A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel regularly between WRSD schools and communities are required (mileage is compensated as per our Administrative Procedures).

This is an opportunity to walk alongside Indigenous high school students during important years of growth, transition, and decision-making while contributing to a collaborative Indigenous Education Team committed to belonging, relationship, and student success.

The position reports to the Director of Indigenous Education and works collaboratively with the Indigenous Education Team and school-based staff.

A complete package will include cover letter, resume, names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references in a single Google or pdf document.

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory, and current (within six months) Criminal Record (including Vulnerable Sector) check as a condition of employment.

This position will remain open until filled but all applications received by 4:00 pm on October 20, 2026 will be guaranteed consideration.

Competition No. EX-26-27-02-IES

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Director of People Services or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Wild Rose School Division strives to create a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.