Indigenous Education Worker

6 days ago


Prince George, Canada School District #57 (Prince George) Full time

**POSITION NOTES**: 35 hours per week

**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**:
**ONLY SHORTLISTED CANIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED



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