Job Description

Prairie Valley School Division invites applications for a 1.0 FTE permanent Indigenous Advocate to commence September 25, 2023 or as mutually agreed.

Position Profile: The Indigenous Advocate is responsible to work as part of a team, to provide both generalized and specialized support to teachers and other professionals across the school division. This role works to improve opportunities and achievement for students, helps to set strategic direction and implement actions. Reporting to a Learning Superintendent, this leadership position is a member of the Learning team. This role is specifically responsible for ensuring that the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation report and the Inspiring Success policy goals of the Ministry of Education are supported and implemented in the school division.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support and leadership for school and system-wide Truth and Reconciliation initiatives.
• Provide accessible, timely and effective educational leadership, curricular and instructional expertise and direct support to classroom teachers. Support the development and integration of Indigenous ways of knowing, world view, and content for all schools in the division.
• Build teacher capacity to use culturally relevant and supported instructional strategies and innovative practices to promote equitable and engaging learning opportunities.
• In collaboration with school-based administrators and learning facilitators, enhance teachers\xe2\x80\x99 abilities to address the unique strengths and needs of Indigenous learners in the school community.
• Support individual students and families.
• Promote the development of culturally supportive instructional practices (e.g., introducing innovative ideas, questioning practices, making observations, supporting online learning, use of new technologies).
• Analyze system and school-specific data to develop and recommend targeted interventions and system-wide strategies to improve student academic, behavioural and social-emotional outcomes.
• Working with Learning Team professionals and other instructional staff, develop integrated approaches to support effective instruction, including managing professional development and resource selection and acquisition (learning resources, technology, equipment, supplies and facilities).
• Working with the Indigenous Liaison Worker, take a leadership role in establishing and strengthening educational partnerships with First Nations communities and agencies.
• Build partnerships with Elders and Knowledge Carriers, First Nations educational authorities, other school divisions, the Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders to assist in the planning and delivery of Indigenous instruction services including professional development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action report and the Inspiring Success Policy Framework.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the structures and composition of Prairie Valley School Division\xe2\x80\x99s partnering First Nations.
• Knowledge of external support systems and mechanisms available to Indigenous students and families.
• Knowledge of current educational programming and curricula and understand how programs connect to one another across subject areas and grade levels.
• Knowledge and ability to access and leverage a wide range and variety of instructional and assessment approaches, resources, and technologies.
• Understanding of the interconnectedness of Indigenous language, land and culture. ? Excellent leadership, collaboration, consultation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in an interdependent team environment, seek and attend to feedback, and generate high quality work.
• Ability to motivate others to implement innovative instructional practices that respond to the needs of every student.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Knowledge of basic financial and resource management principles.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education Degree
• Valid Saskatchewan Professional A teacher certificate
• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a related field, or a willingness to obtain
• Minimum five years of teaching experience

This position is based out of the Education Centre or an assigned school location as mutually determined between the incumbent and the school division. Travel within the division is required; system fleet vehicles are available or mileage is paid for use of a personal vehicle. The successful candidate will receive a 10% Learning Facilitator allowance, in addition to their regular salary, as per the LINC Agreement. The Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

For additional information related to this opportunity, contact Mike Embury, Deputy Director, Learning at . Interested applicants should submit their applications online at in the Careers section.

Prairie Valley School Division