Indigenous Culture & Student Support Worker

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Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools welcomes applications for the position of Indigenous Culture & Student Support Worker for casual work

(Applicants must be of Indigenous Ancestry)

Your Role

Under the

direction of the principal or designate, and in cooperation with the Indigenous communities, provides academic support and undertakes initial intervention

strategies to assist Aboriginal students to maximize their school experiences.

You will provide academic encouragement and assistance to Indigenous students to achieve academic

success by coaching, explaining and enhancing their learning experiences,

referring to professional staff as required, in both small group and individual

settings.

Assists in the

teaching function by collaborating with teaching staff in the delivery of

educational service to students. E.g.

marking assignments, conducting drills, reading to or listening to reading,

assisting and reinforcing students and directing, monitoring and recording

group or individual activity and progress.

Serves as primary

contact for Indigenous students seeking assistance for personal, learning or

behavioural needs and undertakes initial intervention strategies as required

and refers to school and community resources including home visits as

appropriate.

Participates

in staff meetings or school-based team meetings as required and consults with

professional staff, parents and Indigenous communities regarding the needs of Indigenous students.

Assists school

staff and students in understanding the role of Indigenous culture, heritage

and spirituality in the lives of Indigenous students.

Maintains

files and records of services provided to individual students and the school as

a whole through use of targeted funding.

Monitors

student attendance, encourages regular participation in activities and the

timely completion of assignments and exercises.

May assist in

the planning, organization and supervision of cultural and social events, field

trips, sports and other activities.

May, on

occasion, be required to perform other related duties.

Your Qualifications and Experience

Minimum

secondary school graduation or equivalent.

Preferred post-secondary training.

Specialized

training in counselling, family assistance, child care work, behaviour

management or social work.

A minimum of 2

years related experience or an equivalent combination of training and

experience.

Knowledge and

understanding of Indigenous culture, heritage and spirituality.

Demonstrated

ability to establish and maintain respect for and from students.

Excellent leadership,

interpersonal and communication skills.

An awareness

of the requirement for confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.

Ability to

utilize a personal computer.

Valid BC Class

5 Driver’s license.

Ability to

consult with parents, Indigenous communities, professional staff and community

resource personnel.

Ability to

maintain accurate records.

How to apply

Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed personal résumé including related training and experience, contact information for three references from supervisors and any other relevant supporting documentation.

To submit your application to the job posting please click the “APPLY” button.

Please note: Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. This posting will be open until all positions are filled.

If you have questions or require assistance with this application

process, please contact the Customer Care department at MakeAFuture at 1

866 806 6851 or applicant@makeafuture.ca