Indigenous Student Support Worker

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

Job summary

A school district in Northern Canada is looking for an Indigenous Student Support Worker to enhance cultural, emotional, and social well-being of Indigenous students. You will assist teachers and liaise with Indigenous families and communities. Experience in working with Indigenous culture and a Grade 12 education are required. The role offers a competitive salary of $27.30 per hour, working full-time during the academic year.

Qualifications

• 1 year of training and/or recent experience working with Indigenous people is an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills to work as part of a team.
• Must pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to teachers in meeting educational needs of Indigenous students.
• Monitor support and provide liaison between school and Indigenous communities.
• Organize culturally relevant experiences for students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Indigenous culture knowledge

Ability to work independently

Education

Grade 12 or equivalency

Job description

INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER

Position Description:

There is a position available for an Indigenous Student Support Worker at Robert Ogilvie Elementary.Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, August 19, 2025.

Reporting to the site Administrative Officer(s) and the District Administrative Officer Indigenous Education, the Indigenous Student Support Worker provides assistance to teachers and otherstaff in attending to the educational,social/emotional and cultural needs of Indigenous students. They also assist in identifying and addressing situationswhich affect students.

The role of theIndigenous 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 musthave the ability to workindependently, and collaboratively, with teachers and the Indigenous Education Centre staff. ISSW's responsibilities vary according to the students' and school needs but with the ultimateobjective of assisting students in order to fostereducational success.

Hours of work: (7) hrs per day, five (5) days per week

Duties to Commence: September 2, 2025

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 siteAdministrative Officer(s) and District IndigenousPrincipal.
• In cooperationwith he site Administrative Officer(s), and the District Indigenous Principal, creates a weekly/bi-weekly/monthlyschedule for workingwith their Indigenous students.
• Maintain accurate andcomprehensive student records as directedby the District Indigenous Principal.
• Monitors and provides support to Indigenous students andtheirfamilies, as well as being the liaisonbetween the school and the Indigenous communities within their assigned school catchment.
• Attend ISSW meetings as requested by the District Indigenous Principal.
• Attend directed professionaldevelopment in-services.
• Providingacademic support for Indigenous students',educational programmingthrough in-class assistance asappropriate either individually, small group or classroom.
• Providing relevant student information for School Based Teammeetings.
• Provide an Indigenous perspectiveto all students and staff at their assigned school(s) such as:
  • Connecting school and staff to resources.
  • Enhancing school and staffunderstanding of Indigenousworldview and perspectives.
  • ISSW may be called upon to act as sguest speaker to supplement lessons.
  • Organize and facilitate culturallyrelevant experiences for students both inthe school and in the community.
  • Providing support for Indigenous students' cultural growth asappropriate either individually, as a small group, or as a whole class activity.
• Assumes otherresponsibilities that are site and program specific.
• When requestedby 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 theDistrict to be completedwithin 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 withIndigenous culture is a requirement
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry (per Human Rights Variance). Proof ofancestry is required

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

For more information, please contact:
Pat Jansen, District Administrative Officer Indigenous Education [phone] or email [e-mail] or Christine Todd, Principal at Robert Ogilvie Elementary (250)-785-3704 or [e-mail]

All applications must be made throughMake A Future website for consideration for the position.If you require assistance with the online application process please contact Colleen Stewart at 250-262-6008 or [e-mail].

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