Safe and Caring Schools Support - Vancouver, Canada - School District #39 (Vancouver)

School District #39 (Vancouver)

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Work in BC's most culturally diverse and urban school district, Vancouver School District No. 39.

Set in one of the world's most livable cities, Vancouver is a community-minded district seeking talented educators, progress leaders, and skilled support staff to enrich the learning experience of Vancouver's 50,000 students.

Safe and Caring Schools Support

(School and Student Support B)

Temporary Position ending January 22, 2024

Position Type:
Temporary

Hours: 7 hours/day, Monday - Friday

Working Months:
Sept to June each year

Salary:
$33.26 per hour + 18.6% in lieu of benefits

Safe and Caring Schools Support performs a variety of proactive work which serves to enhance the safety and security of schools throughout the District.

An employee in this classification may also be required to respond to emergent situations requiring immediate and critical assessment and response.

In addition, Safe and Caring Schools Support may perform work which requires the utilization of conflict resolution strategies. This position involves substantial communication and interaction with students, staff, visitors and community members.

Itinerant Assignment:

A Safe and Caring Schools Support (SCSS) is hired to work in the Vancouver School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties.

SCSS will be assigned to work at schools by the District Principal of Safe and Caring Schools based on school and District needs.

In most cases each SCSS will be assigned to share their time between more than one (1) site. The SCSS will report to the District Principal of Safe and Caring schools.

In this role, you will:

Work as part of the Safe and Caring School Department to support the delivery of a variety of evidence-based strategies/interventions to enhance the student social, emotional and behavioural development, with a focus on at risk/at promise vulnerable students and families

Develop and implement programs and/or structures to promote positive and pro-active connection with the school community, including interventions to promote and support school attendance and social connections

Plan and implement relevant prevention programs in conjunction with the Safe and Caring School team

Provide support to schools in assessments of risk as part of the Violent Risk Threat Assessment process

Respond to emergent issues and concerns by assessing the situation, identifying and utilizing the most appropriate response to resolve the issue or concern

Provide support and follow up to the school community, including students, staff, and families, following a critical and/or violent incident in consultation with the school administrators, school counselling team, and/or District Principal

Assist administrators with the identification and observation of activities and trends in the school, which may pose potential risks to the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and the facility

Assist Administrators as necessary, in the development of positive, proactive and/or reactive strategies to ensure schools remain safe, secure, enjoyable places for all staff and students

Support and facilitate restorative processes and healing circles, in collaboration with school-based Administrators and counsellors, following incidents of concern in the school community including violent incidents, threats, racism, discrimination, and/or other critical incidents

Liaise with school and /or district-based professionals, community agencies and families in support of vulnerable students

Track and collect data and information on student supports and interventions

Perform other work within the job band as assigned

Qualifications:

Completion of grade 12 plus 2 years of full-time equivalent post-secondary education and/or diploma in any of the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Immigration/Migration studies, Ethnic/Cultural/Indigenous studies, Human Development and Family studies, Applied Behaviour Science or Education

Minimum 2 years of related experience

Knowledge of developmental psychology and the ability to assess the behavioural and social-emotional needs of students

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups, such as, staff, families and community agencies

This position requires travelling throughout the District and may work irregular hours

Cover letter

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The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence. The distinct makeup of the VSB community strives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse student community.
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