(Temporary) Indigenous Education Support Worker - 10 months per year basis - 30 hours per week

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake); Nelson; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is seeking an Indigenous Education support role to assist teachers and enhance learning experiences for Aboriginal students. The position focuses on cultural learning, family engagement, and collaboration with district staff and community partners.

The role requires providing academic, social, and cultural support in a trauma-informed manner, and working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to support local First Nations and Metis language and culture in schools.

Qualifications

• Provide academic, social, and cultural support to Aboriginal students in a trauma-informed manner.
• Assist families and collaborate with school staff to improve educational outcomes and attendance.
• Support students in learning Aboriginal culture, history, and local First Nations and Metis language and culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the district Aboriginal Education program at assigned schools.
• Engage with families and community partners to strengthen student belonging.
• Participate in school-based-team meetings, planning meetings, and family meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date records related to audit requirements.
• Collaborate with district Elders and Knowledge Keepers to implement culturally appropriate strategies.

Job description

The awarded applicant will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union and have a Criminal Record Check (submitted by the employer).

This position is due to a leave.

Days/Hours Of Work

Monday, Tuesday - 8:15am - 2:45pm- Hume Elementary School

Wednesday - 8:00am - 2:30pm - Blewett Elementary School

Thursday and Friday - 8:15am - 2:45pm - Rosemont Elementary School

Position Description

Assists teachers by providing enhanced personal, cultural, and educational learning experiences to students of Aboriginal ancestry. The employee works with families, school and district staff, school-based team, Aboriginal partners and community agencies to improve the educational outcomes and attendance of Aboriginal students in a culturally relevant program.

Reports To

Director of Indigenous Education & Learning Services or designate and supervised by the site supervisor (principal).

Direct Reports

N/A

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support to the district Aboriginal Education program to successfully meet the needs of students at assigned schools;
• provide academic, social, and cultural support to Aboriginal students in a trauma-informed manner;
• support students in learning Aboriginal culture, history, and traditions, with a focus priority on local First Nations as defined under DRIPA, as well as Metis language and culture;
• build relationships with families and increase student sense of belonging at school;
• maintain up-to-date records related to audit requirements;
• participate in school-based-team meetings, planning meetings, parent meetings, and other relevant meetings as required;
• under the direction of the teacher, provide information to families regarding community support agencies;
• support culturally appropriate strategies and programs that improve Aboriginal student educational outcomes and attendance;
• collaborate with district Elders and Knowledge Keepers;
• support school