26/27-061E - Indigenous Education Advocate - 25 hrs/wk (GRASSY)

Details:

• External Posting #26/27-061E - Indigenous Education Advocate
• Grassy Plains School
• 5 hours per day, 5 days per week
• Continuing position starting as soon as possible

Summary:

• A pro‐active member of school staff who provides additional culture, language and emotional support in the school to Indigenous students
• Acts as a positive Indigenous role model for students and promotes pride in Indigenous culture
• Communicates with teachers to support the academic, cultural, social and emotional support of Indigenous students
• Communicates with teachers and parents/guardians to increase and promote students success.
• Provides assistance to teachers and other professionals in literacy and numeracy programming with students
• Functions as an advocate for the students and as a member of the school‐based team where required
• Provides regular administrative reports to the school and the Indigenous Education Department

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
• Two years in studies related to working with Indigenous families and children or equivalent. Studies must include an Indigenous education component.
• Employee will be designated as Unqualified if the educational requirements of this position are not met and will have two years from the date of hire to start programming.
• B.C. Driver's License class 5 with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver's abstract.
• 6 months of current relevant experience working with Indigenous students.
• Must be familiar with the families and communities of surrounding reserves and families living off-reserve and be familiar with the local band offices(s) staff and organization.
• WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures

This position is included in a Special Program by the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner and is open only to applicants who identify as Indigenous. Indigenous self-identification will be required to be awarded the job.

This position is included in the Human Rights Hiring Exemption and is limited to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Proof of ancestry will be required as per the BC Human Rights Exemption document.

To Apply

• Complete/update your Make A Future portfolio. Be sure to include the contact information for at least 2 professional references (current/former supervisors)
• Upload a copy of your most recent Cover Letter and Resume, showcasing your relevant education and experience.
• Upload a copy of the applicable certificates/documents as indicated in the Qualifications section of this posting 
  • You can obtain a copy of your driver's abstract (Personal Driving Record) online ( Driving Record and Insurance History (icbc.com))
  • If you do not have a WHMIS 2015 certificate from the last 12 months, you can complete the course online ( AIX Safety - WHMIS 2015 Training )

Please note:  Applications will only be accepted via Make A Future. E-mailed applications are not accepted.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check through the CRRP. Criminal Record Checks through your local RCMP detachment will not be accepted. This process is done online and can be a timely process. To speed up the process, we strongly recommend you obtain a BC Services Card Account as soon as possible ( BC Services Card Account (gov.bc.ca)).

If you need any assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose at View phone number on makeafuture.applytoeducation.com.

About School District 91

Nechako Lakes School District 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.

Our region has been traditionally reliant on forestry, mining, and agriculture but has seen an emerging tourism sector over the last decade. This large geographic region has a population of just under 40,000 people; and, in the 2022 / 23 school year the district served 3532 students, with almost 40% of learners being Indigenous.

We operate a total of 18 schools in our communities. In addition to the community schools, SD91 also operates  EBUS Academy , a non-standard, Provincial Online Learning School (POLS) that enrolls several thousand full and part-time students. EBUS is one of the most established and largest online schools in British Columbia serving families and students across the province.