Indigenous Education Support for High School Pathways

Applytoeducation; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Rose School Division is seeking an Indigenous Education Student Support member to provide relational, culturally grounded support for Grades 9-12 Indigenous students in Drayton Valley and Breton. You will work with the Indigenous Education Team to promote belonging, engagement, and pathways toward graduation.

The role involves building relationships, supporting attendance and academic progress, and coordinating with Elders, Knowledge Holders, and families to foster culturally grounded

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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 cultural protocols.
• Collaborate with the Indigenous Education Team to support division-wide programming and emerging student needs.
• A valid driver's licence and the ability to travel regularly between WRSD schools and communities; mileage compensated.

Job description

Wild Rose School Division is seeking an Indigenous Education Student Support member to provide relational, culturally grounded support for Grades 9-12 Indigenous students in Drayton Valley and Breton. You will work with the Indigenous Education Team to promote belonging, engagement, and pathways toward graduation.

The role involves building relationships, supporting attendance and academic progress, and coordinating with Elders, Knowledge Holders, and families to foster culturally grounded