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Aboriginal Support Workers

Job IDBD-CC-61-18-48-B4
CompanyMake a Future - Careers in BC Education
LocationLangley
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2019-08-21
Posted Until2020-02-17
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
Description
School District #35 (Langley) invites applications for temporary Aboriginal Support Workers. This position (35 hours per week for the duration of the school year) reports to the District Principal of the Aboriginal Program and works in various schools, acting as a support for Aboriginal students, teachers, administrators and parents in all aspects of education.

Required qualifications:

• Grade 12 graduation and completion of a two year post-secondary program in Aboriginal studies or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to three years related experience working with Aboriginal peoples, including involvement with Aboriginal culture and traditions.
• Thorough understanding of Canadian history and education of Aboriginal peoples.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the varying academic, social, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs of students.
• Ability to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within established methods and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively using tact, discretion and diplomacy in contacts of a difficult or specialized nature.
• Physical ability to perform the required duties.
• Consistent with the British Columbia Human Rights code, Aboriginal Ancestry is a bona-fide requirement for this position.

The rate of pay for this position is $27.05 per hour
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyInterested applicants must apply on line at http://bit.ly/2UiOqVK including the following documents:
• Cover letter and resumé including names and email addresses of 3 references (must be current/former supervisors)
• Copy of high school diploma (e.g., Dogwood) OR transcript confirming completion of Grade 12 OR degree
• Transcript indicating post-secondary course work completed

We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record check.