Neighbourhood Assistant

3 days ago

Vancouver, Canada School District #39 (Vancouver) Full time

Neighbourhood Assistant

School and Student Support A (SSA)

**Location**: Queen Alexandra Elementary

**Position Type**: Permanent

**Hours of Work**: 6.5 hours/day, 5 days/week

**Working Months**: Sept to June each year

**Salary**: $28.49/hour

(+ benefits & municipal pension)

**In this role, you will**:
Participate as a member of the school team in developing and executing plans to increase the involvement of parents/caregivers and the community at large in the education process and school activities

Design and develop channels of communication between the school, parents / caregivers, and the community by a variety of oral and written methods including direct contact, newsletters, parent / caregiver meetings, public meetings, drop in centres and other similar means

Under the supervision of the Principal, assist with communication to parents / caregivers (e.g: attendance, school activities/ initiatives, opportunities offered in the community etc.)

Provide support and encouragement to parents/caregivers to become involved and participate in the school community

Liaise with various community agencies and make use of various public community forums to promote the activities and goals of the school and Enhanced Services

At the direction of the school Principal, secure, organize and distribute donations to children and families / caregivers who require additional support

Support student learning and engagement within the school community and outside of the school community

Provide assistance to other school staff in support of school activities/after school programming

Perform related work as required, including overseeing project budgets, proposal writing, and fundraising

Perform School & Student Support functions

Perform other work within the job band as assigned

**Qualifications**:
Completion of grade 12 plus up to 1 year post-secondary education in family studies or recreation leadership or management

Minimum of 2 years' related experience

Working knowledge of the complex issues and needs facing students from low income homes. Ability to communicate effectively by a variety of means, including written and public speaking, to a broad range of parents, professionals and organizations in the assigned community

Experience working with community agencies and donors to partner or make donations.

Experience successfully supporting families/caregivers who face multiple barriers to engagement with the education system.

Excellent organizational skills including planning formal and informal parent engagement events.

Ability to work as an effective team member, under the direction of a Principal and relate well to students, families/caregivers, outside agencies, volunteers, school committees and community agencies.

Sound knowledge of neighbourhood characteristics, needs and available resources.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

Must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid certificate and will be required to perform Occupational First Aid if assigned by the Supervisor. OFA attendants may, at the direction of Employee Services, be required to perform emergency coverage at other locations

Cover letter

Resume

The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and

diversity as essential to excellence. The distinct makeup of the VSB community

strives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share

some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse student

community.

**Itinerant Assignment**:
A School & Student Support worker is hired to work throughout the Vancouver School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties. Although in posted vacancies specific reference may be made to a school and to the duties associated with that assignment, Employee Services may transfer staff within the system in certain circumstances as deemed appropriate.
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