Indigenous Student Support Worker - Replacement Step #1

School District 60; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 60 is seeking an Indigenous Student Support Worker Replacement Step #1 for Anne Roberts Young Elementary. The role involves supporting Indigenous students' educational, social, emotional, and cultural needs under the guidance of site and district leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, maintaining records, and providing academic support to foster student success. Eligibility requires Grade 12, transportation access, and a willingness to engage with

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Experience or training with Indigenous people within the last 5 years is an asset.
• Access to reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities in a school setting.
• WhMIS and safety training to be completed within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and staff with Indigenous students' educational, social/emotional, and cultural needs.
• Provide academic support through in-class assistance, individually or in small groups.
• Develop and maintain student records as directed by the District Indigenous Principal.
• Act as liaison between the school, Indigenous communities, and families.
• Participate in ISSW meetings and professional development sessions.
• Organize and facilitate culturally relevant experiences for students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Cultural awareness

Transportation access

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

WHMIS/ safety training

Tools

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER - REPLACEMENT STEP #1

Position Description

There is a position available for an Indigenous Student Support Worker Replacement Step #1 at Anne Roberts Young Elementary.

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: (7) hrs per day, five (5) days per week; Duties to Commence: As soon as possible after closing until the return of the incumbent; 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 he 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 s 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

For More Information, Please Contact

Broyden Bennett, Administrative Officer [phone] or email [e-mail]