Indigenous Education Advocate

2 months ago


Burns Lake, Canada School District #91 (Nechako Lakes) Full time
Job Summary

A Relief Indigenous Education Advocate is required to provide additional culture, language, and emotional support in a elementary school setting. The successful candidate will act as a positive Indigenous role model for students and promote pride in Indigenous culture.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Communicate with teachers to support the academic, cultural, social, and emotional support of Indigenous students.
  2. Communicate with teachers and parents/guardians to increase and promote student success.
  3. Provide assistance to teachers and other professionals in literacy and numeracy programming with students.
  4. Function as an advocate for students and as a member of the school-based team where required.
  5. Provide regular administrative reports to the school and the Indigenous Education Department.
Qualifications
  1. Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
  2. Two years in studies related to working with Indigenous families and children or equivalent. Studies must include an Indigenous education component.
  3. B.C. Driver's License class 5 with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver's abstract.
  4. 6 months of current relevant experience working with Indigenous students.
  5. Must be familiar with the families and communities of surrounding reserves and families living off-reserve and be familiar with the local band offices staff and organization.
  6. WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures.
About School District #91 (Nechako Lakes)

School District #91 (Nechako Lakes) gratefully acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional territories of fourteen First Nations representing the Dakelh, Nedut'en and Wet'suwet'en peoples. The school district encompasses five municipalities: the Districts of Fort St. James and Vanderhoof and the Villages of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Granisle. The District is committed to continuous improvement and success of each learner through the implementation of evidence-informed practices that enhance student learning, inclusivity, and equity of outcomes.



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