Indigenous Education Specialist

3 weeks ago

Agassiz, Canada Seabird Island Band Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Aboriginal Education Coordinator to join our team at Seabird Island Band. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting, coordinating, and contributing to education, training, and services focused on First Nations learners, organizations, and communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Visit homes K4-12 to discuss various concerns as directed by school administration.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with students, parents, staff, and external stakeholders such as SD78 designates.
  • Provide monthly reports on attendance and career counselling initiatives to Principal.
  • Sit as a member of the school student support team.
  • Visit other bands to promote Seabird Island Community school.
  • Consistently promote school attendance, homework, and graduation completion.
  • Provide support in classrooms as directed by administration.
  • Maintain appropriate records as requested by administration.
  • Provide career counseling to high school students grades 8-12 as directed by the principal.
  • Pursue ongoing courses in the field of career counselling.
  • Develop and prepare appropriate career counselling materials for learning as needed.
  • Coordinate and participate in student circles as required with the assistance of the counselor to meet the student needs.
  • Assist in the inside/outside supervision of the children as requested by the administration.
  • Provide such assistance as the principal considers necessary for the supervision of students at the school and at school functions whenever and wherever held.
Requirements
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Knowledge, respect, and understanding of Stó:lō culture, history, traditions, and language is considered an asset.
  • Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
  • Ability to adhere to an Oath of Confidentiality agreement, Seabird Island Band Policies and Procedures.
  • Valid BC Driver's License, Class 5 & clean Driver's Abstract.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Completion of Undergraduate Certificate in a related field.
  • Degree in First Nations Studies is considered an asset.
  • Counselling Certificate, or career counselling courses and relevant experience will be considered.
  • At least three years of related experience working within a First Nations context.
  • Proven record of building strong relationships with First Nations students and families.
  • Strong Knowledge of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education in BC.
  • Very skilled at having critical, courageous conversations with students and families.
  • Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a cross-cultural setting.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to relate well to people from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Ability to balance competing priorities and to work under pressure.
  • Highly flexible, and detail oriented.
  • High professional and ethical standards.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

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