Indigenous Student Support Worker

Wellington Catholic District School Board; Guelph; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellington Catholic District School Board seeks an Indigenous Student Support Worker to enrich First Nations, Inuit, and Métis student engagement while fostering academic success and well-being. This role focuses on building supportive relationships and addressing systemic barriers in educational settings, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and community collaboration.

Benefits

Equity and inclusion commitment in hiring.

Qualifications

• Identify as a First Nations, Inuit or Métis person.
• Comfort engaging with diverse Indigenous communities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive support to Indigenous students.
• Collaborate with school staff and communities to remove barriers.
• Prepare reports and monitor program outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews

Strong relationship-building

Cultural responsiveness

Mentoring and advising

Education

University degree or College diploma in Indigenous education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Education

Job description

The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details.

Job Posting 25-076

Location : Catholic Education Center, 255 Speedvale Ave. W.

and working in schools in the district)

Start Date : As Soon As Possible

Schedule : 34.5 hours per week

8 : 30am-4 : 30pm Monday-Thursday and 8 : 30am-4 : 00pm Friday

Non-Affiliated Grade 5 : Step 1 $74,403 - Step 5 $93,003 (Under Review)

Wellington Catholic District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and wellbeing of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.

Wellington Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants for this permanent Indigenous Student Support Worker with a focus on First Nations, Inuit and Métis Youth Engagement and Positive Support.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

The purpose of the Indigenous Student Support Worker is to provide comprehensive, culturally responsive support to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students to improve their well-being, academic achievements, and help affect systems change. The Student Support Worker will support Indigenous students by acting as a mentor and advisor, collaborating with school based and board staff and the broader community in responding to individual and systemic barriers (e.g., academic, mental health, justice); identifying and addressing individual barriers to engagement, learning and well-being; and facilitating access and referrals to academic supports and community resources to provide an integrated support system that provides opportunities for students to thrive by affirming their identities and cultures through culturally responsive and relevant practices.

The Indigenous Student Support Worker will report to the Executive Superintendent and will be part of a collaborative team for any Ministry reporting and accountability.

• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, families, system staff, Indigenous Education Council and meet regularly with the Indigenous Program Coordinator to identify promising practices, systemic barriers, and develop meaningful solutions to support the engagement, well-being and high expectations for students
• Facilitate access and referral to academic supports and community resources to provide integrated support systems for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students
• Act as a mentor and an advisor to students and play an essential role as an advocate for them with teachers, other school staff, parents / guardians and community members
• Establish relationships with various service agencies serving the Indigenous community
• Build positive and trusting relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis students and their families through a strength-based approach
• Establish the protective factors necessary for student success and agency, including integrating and linking new programs and supports to existing ones
• Engage with schools to create a welcoming environment for all Indigenous students, parents, and community members
• Prepare reports and monitor program progression and outcomes in collaboration with Indigenous Education Team and the Indigenous Education Council
• Ability to interpret and work within board and governing policies and protocols
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Identify as a First Nations, Inuit and Métis person
• University degree or College diploma within the areas of : Indigenous education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Service, or Education
• Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, values and cultural protocols and comfort engaging with diverse groups of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples including treaty partners and urban Indigenous communities
• Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends to meet program needs
• A valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel throughout the school district as required.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply.

Applications must include a detailed cover letter, resume, supporting educational documents, and three references. One reference should be from an Indigenous community, organization or individual and speak to the applicant's employment, volunteerism or participation engaging with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Applicants who interview for the position that self-identify as a First Nation, Inuit or Métis person may be asked to confirm their First Nation, Inuit or Métis identity.

POSTING DATE : THURSDAY May 22, 2025

CLOSING DATE : FRIDAY June 6, 2025 at 4 : 00pm

Please note that applications received after the Closing Date will be reviewed only as needed, until the position is filled.

Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.