Srce , Ant. County, African Cdn. Term Student

**SRCE 24-676, Ant. County, African Cdn. Term Student Support Worker**:
As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,050 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2023-2024, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,954 students; and approximately 369 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).

The Student Support Worker falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement.

**Work Schedule**:7 hours/day**

**Deadline for Applications**: 10/06/2024, at 11:59 pm.

**Effective Dates**: 10/14/2024 to 06/30/2025

**African Canadian Student Support Worker**

Responsibilities and Relationships “Research shows that students who feel safe, accepted, and connected to their school are more likely to stay in school, develop social skills, and do well academically. Students, teachers, and other adults benefit from caring relationships, opportunities for participation, and an atmosphere of high expectations. Strong relationships are prerequisites of growth and learning, and the relationship between students and teachers must be supported by strong relationships among adults. Significantly, the world of the African Nova Scotian student is often radically different from the world of the teacher. Economic, social, racial, and other differences are part of the fabric of most schools in the province. It is crucial that students know that the adults in each of those worlds have a shared mission” African Nova Scotian Students Support Worker Guidelines, Standards and Evaluation, Nova Scotia Department of Education, 2011.

The student support worker will
- Monitor student attendance (punctuality, unexcused absences, illness) and relay relevant information to the office for discussion. Keep records of students supported.
- Support students by being a positive role model with respect to professionalism and involvement with students in school and community activities, with parents/guardians by sharing applicable information and by fostering student cultural identity.
- Meet with administration(i.e., weekly) to provide advice, recommendations and updates (formal/informal) on the students assigned to their workload and other information as deemed necessary.
- Follow approved schedule assigned by administration and school team.
- Adhere to the needs and goals as identified in the student profile by administration and school team.
- Work closely with students to develop strategies to enhance self-esteem and success in school.
- Support students through the guidance counsellor by assisting with course selection, career information and sharing student(s) plans for secondary trades, college and/or university.
- In consultation with the principal and guidance, establish links with feeder/receiving schools to provide a smooth transition for students.
- Maintain on-going communication with the classroom teacher through regular meetings and ongoing discussion on the progress of the student(s).
- Support students individually, in/out of class, during re-entry into school, following suspension or long term absence and provide transportation needs as required; administered by principal and the classroom teacher.
- Have access to student data/reports of assessment, attendance and behavior, to fully understand the complexities of learning needs in underserved students and communities.
- Support the program planning team and their recommendations for students.
- Support the school staff and students in their understanding of the cultural protocols of the African Nova Scotian traditions and cultures through participation cultural awareness and sensitivity sessions and informing school staff of events and celebrations occurring in the students’ communities.
- Supporting parents/guardians at school events, meetings and activities.
- Submit an end of day summary report to the Regional Coordinator of African Canadian Education/Services and to the school principal (circuit staff will submit to the applicable principal).
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality and adhere to all Strait Regional Centre for Education policies,