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Indigenous Education Worker
3 months ago
POSITION NOTES: 35 hours per week
This position is included in a Human Rights Hiring Exemption and Indigenous Ancestry is preferred. Travel may be required.
TITLE:
INDIGENOUS
EDUCATION WORKER
DEPARTMENT:
SCHOOLS
REPORTS TO:
PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNATE
SUMMARY:
With direction from the teacher or administrator,
the IEW assists Indigenous students and their parents in understanding the
school system and in participating effectively in the school community. The IEW also assists in developing and
implementing individual education plans for Indigenous students with emotional,
social, or behavioural difficulties.
DUTIES:
Maintains liaison with
teachers, counselors, administrators, Indigenous students and their
families, and community agencies as an advocate for Indigenous students.
Supports classroom
teachers in meeting the educational needs of Indigenous students.
Conducts home and
community visits.
Encourages Indigenous
parents to participate in the education of their children and to access
community services and agencies as appropriate.
Provides traditional Indigenous
guidance to Indigenous students and their families.
Assists in the
development and implementation of specific academic/social interventions
with Indigenous students who present unique and challenging behaviors.
Provides transportation
as needed.
Works with the school
staff to determine the school's priorities and subsequently establish a
work schedule.
Assists the teacher in
evaluating and reporting on individual Indigenous students.
Promotes and develops Indigenous
cultural events in School District No. 57 and encourages cross-cultural
training.
Regularly participates
in screening/review meetings as required.
Facilitates parental
involvement in Indigenous Parent Advisory Committees.
Performs related duties
as requested by the Administrator.
Assumes additional
responsibilities that are site-specific.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (INDIGENOUS EDUC. WORKER)
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
From any accredited
college or university; 60 credits composed of a minimum of 12 credits
First Nations courses with a minimum of 30 credits in youth related
courses such as child and youth care and counselling, psychology and
sociology.
Two years of experience
working with Indigenous children and/or youth.
Valid British Columbia
driver's license.
Knowledge of the
culture of local Indigenous groups.
Knowledge of the needs
of Indigenous students and their families and the resources available to
them.
Ability to establish
and maintain sound working relationships with school staff, Indigenous
students and their families.
Ability to effectively
communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to perform
individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to follow
directions with regard to individualized plans and the dispensing of
medication.
Ability to deal with
very challenging behaviors on a daily basis within an emotionally and
physically demanding environment.
Requires mature
judgment in ensuring that the IEW provides service only in those areas in
which he/she possesses the required skills.
Ability to maintain
confidentiality.
Ability to operate or
learn to operate school equipment (e.g. recorders, computers, etc.).
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Common classroom and playground materials/equipment
(e.g. art supplies, audio-visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.).
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Sufficient
vision/hearing to perform assigned duties independently.
Ability to lift,
transfer and assist students as required.
Manual dexterity.
HOW TO APPLY:
ABOUT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 57
School District No.57 resides on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nations, McLeod Lake Indian Band and the Simpcw First Nations.
We serve 41 schools:
32 Elementary schools, 8 Secondary schools and 1 District Learning Support center for alternative and alternate learning opportunities.
We provide educational programs for approximately 15,000 students inclusive of early learning, after school art and sports programing, trades programs, and dual credit programs with our local post-secondary schools.
With each Nation we co-construct the educational services provided to the students while attending a school within our school district.
LIFE IN THE CENTRAL INTERIOR OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Known as BC's northern capital, Prince George is a bustling city of over 77,000 residents, situated at the crossroads of Hwy.
