Indigenous Support Worker (S-2022-101) - Jobs in Forest Grove, BC

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EXTERNAL POSITIONPosting #: S-2022-101 PERMANENTPosition: INDIGENOUS SUPPORT WORKERLocation: FOREST GROVE ELEMENTARY10 mos., 15.00 hours/week.Duration: Effective date is as soon as possible. Schedule to be determined in consultation with school administration.Rate of Pay: Level 1: 25.47Level 2: 28.31Threshold Qualifications:Completion of grade 12 or equivalentOne year recent experience working with Aboriginal students and families in an educational or recreational environmentStrong knowledge of local First Nations culture, heritage, customs and valuesDemonstrated initiative and flexibility in identifying and performing tasks in support of educational goals for Indigenous students.Demonstrated ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administration and community membersAbility to respond to the varying academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs of all studentsWorking knowledge to use computers, educational software applications and to organize and maintain record keepingDuties Include, but are not limited to:Support individuals or small groups with academic, behavioral goals, including attendance through cultural support, under the direction of administrationPromotes by various means increased academic success levels for Indigenous students and personally support a high regard for Indigenous culture among studentsMaintains liaison with teachers, counsellors, administrators, Indigenous students and their families, and community agencies as an advocate for Indigenous studentsProvides support based on current goals of Local Education Agreements (LEA), under the direction of the school administrationParticipates in local Indigenous cultural events, workshops and traditionsFacilitates and/or presents cultural presentations to individual or small groups of studentsConsults with school-based staff and/or itinerant staff as requiredMay participate in school-based team meetings and other consultative meetings as requiredServes as a resource person for Indigenous cultureCompletes record tracking to collect and monitor data in order to help coordinate the students programs with other staff, other professionals and parentsCommunicates with and organizes visits with student families to facilitate accurate and timely communication, under the direct of school administrationEnter in relevant student information electronically through MyEd or other software as directed by school administrationMaintain strict confidentialityOther duties as assignedFringe benefits are as provided in the current Union Agreement. Union membership is a condition of employment.New applicants are encouraged to submit a comprehensive resume, including a minimum of 2 work-related references, via email to iuoepost@sd27.bc.ca.Alternatively, submissions may also be dropped off or mailed to the following address:School District 27 Administration Office350 2nd Avenue NorthWilliams Lake, BC V2G 1Z9School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal opportunity employer.Quick Apply

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