Cc#231 Mi'kmaw Cultural Coach, Celtic Family of

**CC#23-01-0851 Mi'kmaw Cultural Coach, Celtic Family of Schools**:

- CC #:

- 23-01-0851
- Position Type:

- Posting Round:

- Round D
- Family:

- Celtic
- School:

- Celtic Family of Schools
- Assignment:

- The Mi’kmaw Cultural Coach assists the Regional Centre in improving Mi’kmaw student learning in all schools by supporting the school community in strengthening culturally relevant practices and creating a school environment that is inclusive and reflective of cultural diversity.
- Percent Of Time:

- 0.50
- Anticipated Start Date:

- 11/21/2023
- End Date:

- 07/31/2024
- Post Date:

- 11/16/2023
- Close Date:

- 11/20/2023 at 4 pm
- Interview Starts:

- 11/21/2023
- Interview Starts:

- 11/24/2023
Persons of First Nations Descent
Qualifications, Experience & Ability
- Culturally Responsive Mentor/Coach
- **Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor of Education Degree
- Masters Degree in Curriculum, Diverse Learners, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, or equivalent -Training and or participation in the mentoring/coaching process or applicable equivalent within the last 5 years (where applicable)
- **Minimum Experience**
Experience in practicing culturally relevant pedagogy and cultural proficiency - Experience working with culturally diverse students and communities - Minimum 5 years successful classroom teaching Leadership experience with culturally responsive initiatives at the school, Board and/or provincial level
- **Minimum Ability**
- Mikmaw Cultural Coach
- **Minimum Qualifications**
Designated position for a Mi’kmaw person. Excellent knowledge of Mi’kmaw history, culture, traditions and educational issues is required - Excellent knowledge of current and historic Indigenous issues and a strong commitment to help move the system towards positive change to address these issues -Valid Nova Scotia Teachers Certificate is required. -Equivalencies may be considered depending on training or experience. -Fluency, knowledge and/or an understanding to read and write the Mi’kmaw Language is considered an asset.
- **Minimum Experience**
Minimum of 5 years’ experience facilitating in an educational classroom environment or cultural educational workshops. - Experience working with Mi’kmaw students, communities, and organizations is required.
- **Minimum Ability**

**Please note**: meeting the minimum posted qualifications and experience does not guarantee an interview. Further levels of short-listing may take place, including considerations of qualifications and/or experiences related to the posted position in excess of the minimums posted
Notes The Culturally Responsive (CR) Mentor reports to the Coordinator of Diversity Services and works collaboratively with the Coordinator, the other CR Mentor/Coach and as a member of the CRP Lead Team to advance Culturally Responsive assessment and instructional practices.
The CR Mentor/Coach’s focus will include, but is not limited to, providing timely, intensive support to schools identified as priority schools, as well as schools previously identified within our CCRCE Achievement Gap Initiative. The CR Mentor/Coach assists the Coordinator through ongoing effective monitoring and strategic analysis of the status of students with identified learning gaps, and collaboratively works with the staffs to effectively serve the needs of these students. The Mentor/Coach will play a key role in school-based professional learning activities, based on school and teacher need.
The Mi’kmaw Cultural Coach assists the Regional Centre in improving Mi’kmaw student learning in all schools by supporting the school community in strengthening culturally relevant practices and creating a school environment that is inclusive and reflective of cultural diversity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Coordinator of Mi'kmaw Education Services and in collaboration with the Mi’kmaq Services Branch (MSB), within the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) shall be responsible to:

Assist teachers, school-based administrators, and various personnel/positions within the school system on cultural perspectives and helping schools to reflect cultural diversity.
- Provide support, planning and facilitation to teachers and principals within the Treaty Education framework established by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
- Grow and support opportunities for weaving Mi’kmaw ways of being and knowing into the expectations and practices of regional students well-being and success.
- Supporting teachers in implementing the concepts of Etuaptmumk, Netukulimk, land-based learning and Treaty Education into all curriculum. Work in classrooms with teachers to improve each teacher’s classroom-based instruction and assessment practices to benefit all students with a focus on Indigenous/Mi’kmaq learners.
- As needed, attend staff, community, and other meetings relevant to position such as ongoing professional development opport