Indigenous Support Worker

2 days ago

North Vancouver British Columbia DN, CA Nuu-chah-nulthCoast Salish Full time
JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction of Principal, Indigenous Support Worker aids students on Individualized Educational Plans in school-based setting, with flexibility and passion for innovative instructional delivery, including outdoor education, that best meets the needs of each individual student. The Indigenous Support Worker works with students to support all aspects of their education and will act as a role model to students, and will practice empathy and understanding of our students' culture. The Indigenous Support Worker will work collaboratively with the Community Development Department towards the success of all of the students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of Individual Learning Plans for students with Individual Education Plans.

Facilitates student social, emotional and academic development.

Builds positive relations with student families to keep lines of communication from school to home open.

Supports and facilitates students participating in reading and math programs

Assists students in carrying out programs as set out by consultants (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist)

Coaches and reinforces students in prepared exercises in academic and non-academic program components

Assists generally in the development and delivery of recreational, cultural, and community events

Co-leads student support groups (e.g., after-school club)

Models commitment to open, responsible action

Guides students in life skills training (e.g., communication, social skills, problem solving and conflict resolution, assertiveness training, self-management skills)

Organizes, prepares and duplicates a variety of classroom aids and materials

Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction

Supervises students and maintains order and safety on school grounds, in classrooms, on fieldtrips and a variety of settings in the community

Exercises sound judgment in dealing with a variety of situations and considerable initiative, empathy and understanding of the many and varied conditions/issues faced by behaviorally challenging students

Models and demonstrates restitution' skills and methods for restorative practices

Assists students in making restitutions and learning anger management skills

Compiles information and materials for meetings with parents and relevant personnel and participates in same

Collects student learning and behavior data (records, reports, plans, including functional assessment data)

Documents and reports incidents in a timely manner

Provides intervention and safe support for students during and after emotional outbursts

Participates in all training and professional development

Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description

QUALIFICATIONS :

Completion of Grade 12

Working knowledge of computer hardware and software

Must be physically able to perform the job

Able to participate in activities such as swimming, hiking, and biking

Must be willing to complete job-related training, including Responsible Adult certification and First Aid and CPR

Must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Record Check vulnerable sector.

DESIRAB LE QUALIFICATIONS :

First aid and CPR

Responsible Adult certification

ECE Certificate

Two years' related experience or two years level of post-secondary education; or equivalent combination of training and experience

Specialized skills to assist students with anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues, sensory needs, depression, drug and alcohol effects, anger management and reactive attachment

Knowledge of and awareness and understanding of cultural and socio-economic history of the Coast Salish people and the Tsleil-Waututh community

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS , & ABILITIES :

Must be reliable and dependable

Ability to work independently

Demonstrated ability to be quick thinking and extremely flexible when dealing with stress and conflict

Must be flexible, as this person will be expected to work in all classrooms, with all students throughout the day by the request of the Principal or Vice Principal

May work in one-to -one capacity

WORK ING CONDITIONS :

Physical Demands

Intermittent physical activity including standing for extended periods of time.

Participation in outdoor activities

Manual dexterity required to operate computer.

Mental Foc us

May deal with youth who can, from time to time, be demanding and challenging. Must be able to remain patient and committed to teaching, and may have to engage in conflict resolution or crisis management at times.

May have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs of youth and organizations.

Environmenta l Condi tions

Interacts with community members, employees, management and the general public.

Noise levels may escalate during activities, events and outings.

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