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Indigenous Culture & Student Support Worker

Job ID82-C3-5D-33-F2-60
CompanyMake a Future - Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District 68
LocationNanaimo
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2022-06-20
Posted Until2022-08-19
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
Description
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools welcomes applications for the position of Indigenous Culture & Student Support Worker for casual work and temporary assignments leading to regular employment.

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