Indigenous Education Enhancement Worker
6 months ago
**THE ORGANIZATION**: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.
**THE OPPORTUNITY**: INDIGENOUS EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT WORKKER
(School & Student Support B, SSB)
Full-Time & Part-Time (0.6FTE-3 days/week) positions available
**In this position, you will**:
Implement, under the direction of the classroom teacher, instructional programs for the general student body in Indigenous Education history and culture, as well as tutoring for individuals and small groups
Assist Indigenous students to understand and derive maximum benefit from the school system, assist and cooperate with school counsellors in dealing with Indigenous students and their families
Assist teachers and other school staff (SBRT) to understand and effectively meet the needs of Indigenous students and their families
Act as a role model for Indigenous Education Enhancement students
Promote, by various means including study programs, personal support, a high regard for Indigenous culture among the student body and a strong, positive self-image among Indigenous students
Act as liaison between school counsellors, teachers, administrators, students, parents, and other community agencies including referring families to community agencies as appropriate
Promote and develop involvement of Indigenous parents in the school system, assist the schools to develop opportunities for involvement of Indigenous parents and families
Provide school & student support to school and Indigenous students
Perform other work within the job band as assigned
**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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of Grade 12 plus a minimum one year of post-secondary training in any of the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Immigration/Migration studies, Ethnic/Cultural/Indigenous studies, Human Development and Family Studies, Applied Behaviour Science or Education, Child, Family & Community Studies, First Nations Studies, First Nations Community Development, First Nations Cultural Teachings or Indigenous Education Course Work
Minimum of 2 months experience of youth and family worker experience or equivalent experience working with or providing support for Indigenous youth/parents/guardians and community
Knowledge of Indigenous Culture and urban condition
Must be willing to travel to various schools throughout the district
May work irregular hours (before, during and after school time)
COMPENSATION
The salary is $36.94 per hour, 7 hours/day, 5 days/week plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Municipal Pension Plan, Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Vacation, & Gratuity Days. Working months are September to June each year.
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE
Cover Letter
Resume
Post secondary transcripts (if available)
TO APPLY
Create a profile on Make a Future
Answer the job posting questions
The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.
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