Indigenous Student Support Worker

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Baldonnel; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Indigenous Student Support Worker at Baldonnel Elementary assists teachers and staff in addressing the educational, social/emotional, and cultural needs of Indigenous students.

Reporting to site and district Indigenous leadership, the ISSW helps staff identify and address student needs and fosters Indigenous cultural growth while supporting academic success.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalency.
• 1 year of training and/or recent experience (within 5 years) with Indigenous people would be an asset.
• Access to a reliable mode of transportation.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities.
• WHMIS certificate and online safety training to be completed within probation.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Must pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check.
• Experience or knowledge of Indigenous culture preferred.
• Preference for Indigenous ancestry (proof required).

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain Indigenous student self-identification and parent consent forms.
• Report to site Administrative Officers and District Indigenous Principal.
• Create schedules for Indigenous students in coordination with leaders.
• Maintain accurate student records as directed.
• Provide support to Indigenous students and liaise with Indigenous communities.
• Attend ISSW meetings and professional development sessions.
• Provide academic and cultural support in class or groups.
• Contribute Indigenous perspective to staff and students.
• Organize culturally relevant experiences at school and in the community.
• May conduct home visits and be a positive role model.

Education

Grade 12 or equivalency

1 year of training and/or recent experience (within 5 years) with Indigenous people asset

Reliable transportation

Ability to work independently and set priorities

WHMIS & online safety training during probation

Interpersonal skills and teamwork

Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check required

Knowledge/experience with Indigenous culture

Indigenous ancestry favored (proof required)

Job description

INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER

There is a position available for an Indigenous Student Support Worker at Baldonnel Elementary. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, September 15, 2026. Reporting to the site Administrative Officer(s) and the District Administrative Officer Indigenous Education, the Indigenous Student Support Worker provides assistance to teachers and other staff in attending to the educational, social/emotional and cultural needs of Indigenous students. They also assist in identifying and addressing situations which affect students. The role of the Indigenous Student Support Worker (ISSW) is to provide identified Indigenous students with opportunities to enhance their cultural, emotional, and social well‑being while ensuring their academic success. The ISSW must have the ability to work independently, and collaboratively, with teachers and the Indigenous Education Centre staff. ISSW's responsibilities vary according to the students' and school needs but with the ultimate objective of assisting students in order to foster educational success.

Hours of Work

(15) hrs per week

Duties to Commence

As soon as possible after closing

Work Year Base

Ten (10) months per year

Commencing Salary

$27.30/hr.

Duties

• Collect and maintain Indigenous student self‑identification and parent consent forms (1701s) to ensure audit compliance.
• Reports directly to their site Administrative Officer(s) and District Indigenous Principal.
• In cooperation with the site Administrative Officer(s), and the District Indigenous Principal, creates a weekly/bi‑weekly/monthly schedule for working with their Indigenous students.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive student records as directed by the District Indigenous Principal.
• Monitors and provides support to Indigenous students and their families, as well as being the liaison between the school and the Indigenous communities within their assigned school catchment.
• Attend ISSW meetings as requested by the District Indigenous Principal.
• Attend directed professional development in‑services.
• Providing academic support for Indigenous students', educational programming through in‑class assistance as appropriate either individually, small group or classroom.
• Providing relevant student information for School Based Team meetings.
• Provide an Indigenous perspective to all students and staff at their assigned school(s) such as:
  • Connecting school and staff to resources.
  • Enhancing school and staff understanding of Indigenous worldview and perspectives.
  • ISSW may be called upon to act as guest speaker to supplement lessons.
  • Organize and facilitate culturally relevant experiences for students both in the school and in the community.
  • Providing support for Indigenous students' cultural growth as appropriate either individually, as a small group, or as a whole class activity.
• Assumes other responsibilities that are site and program specific.
• When requested by the site Administrative Officer(s) or District Principal of Indigenous Education, conduct home visits.
• By their presence the ISSW must be a positive Indigenous role model for students, staff and community.
• May be required to attend off site/overnight school activities.
• Other job related tasks as directed.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• 1 year of training and/or recent experience (within 5 years) working with Indigenous people would be an asset
• Access to a reliable mode of transportation
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment
• Proven knowledge and experience with Indigenous culture is a requirement
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry (per Human Rights Variance). Proof of ancestry is required

Please Note

Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.