New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity Indigenous Support Worker
About New Westminster Schools
Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.
New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.
Typical functions of this position include but are not limited to:
Reports directly to the Principal at assigned schools
Responsible to the Associate Superintednet of Schools, or designate
Provides support to the District Indigenous Education Program to successfully meet the needs of students in the classroom and specifically to the programs at assigned schools
Provide academic, social and cultural support to Indigenous students
Assist and direct in the delivery of educational support services to Indigenous students
Organize and facilitate parent meetings
Educate students regarding Indigenous culture, history and traditions
Organize and facilitate culturally relevant experiences for students both in the school and in the community
Promote and/or facilitate involvement of Indigneous students in school and community based recreational and sports activities; may involve transporting students to District and/or out of District events
Facilitate parental involvement in school and community functions
Provide documentation of parent consultations and maintain student records related to student progress including academic, attendance and tracking forms
Advocate for Indigenous students and their families
Provide outreach services including home visits and other needs as required
Participate in School Based Team meetings, planning meetings and other ad hoc meetings as required
Liaise among parents, teachers, administrators and community agencies (e.g. Ministry of Children & Family Development, Indian Northern Affairs Canada, Aboriginal Leadership Paragon Society, and Band Contacts)
Willingness to participate in related in-service and assist in presenting in-service to other staff
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
Completion of Grade 12
Completion of a two-year diploma program in Indigenous studies, a Child & Youth Care program, or equivalent, from a post secondary institution recognize by the District
Minimum of 3 years recent related experience and/or training in working within the K - 12 public school system with Indigenous students and their parents
Understanding of Indigneous cultural traditions, protocols, history and contemporary issues
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents and community resources as an integral part of a school based team
Proven ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing
Demonstrated expertise to facilitate class presentations on Indigenous history and culture, with the ability to explain information and instructions to others
Ability to use a computer and standard classroom and office equipment
Intermediate level skill with computer programs, including Microsoft Office
Indigenous ancestry would be an asset
Additional Information:
- 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, while school is in session $34.54 per hour
Application Process:
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button on this page. Please include your resume, including copies of certificates or diplomas and references. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities,persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression.If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in an email to equity@sd40.bc.ca.
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