Indigenous Education Student Advisor

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

**Key responsibilities**:
communicate with school staff and administration

arrange transportation and parental consent to participate in cultural learning opportunities and events

provide support for schools with self-identified students in developing culturally relevant programming and interventions

respond to individual and systemic barriers (e.g. academic, mental health, justice, cultural knowledge); identify and address individual barriers to engagement, learning and well-being;
provide social-emotional counseling for individual students, if qualified, or facilitate access to the resources needed

act as an advocate for self-identified Indigenous students, parents/guardians, school staff and administration in supporting student success

support the system and school in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in the areas of literacy and numeracy, retention of students in school, graduation rates, and advancement to post secondary studies

collaborate with the Indigenous Education team to develop and implement strategies that facilitate increased participation by Indigenous parents, students, communities, and organizations in working to support academic success and well-being

assist in coordinating regional events addressing the unique needs of Indigenous students

collect and maintain accurate data and records to support the implementation and revision of the PDSB Action Plan; provide regular updates to the Instructional Coordinator - Indigenous Education and Indigenous Education team;
order materials to develop and support cultural awareness, leadership skills, and peer mentorship and student

develop and implement a method to gather and analyze student voice to inform strategic goals of Indigenous education in PDSB with a focus on student needs and meeting those needs in schools;
**EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**:
A university degree or college diploma in a relevant field or equivalent as approved by the board, is required.

Experience working with First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit children;
Experience leading groups of First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit students from various Indigenous organizations as well as public schools and/or organizations;
Knowledge of Indigenous teachings would be an asset; and

Access to your own transportation and a valid Ontario Driver’s License is required.

**ASSETS**:
Familiarity of Indigenous languages (Ojibwe for instance) to communicate with families is an asset but not required

Knowledge of Indigenous teachings

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism

The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g., an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance.

We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

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Recruitment Process

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Preference will be given to qualified members of the Administrative Staff Group (ASG).