Education Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Musqueam Indian Band

Musqueam Indian Band

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Musqueam

Position Summary:

The Educational Assistant acts as a liaison between schools, the Education department and Musqueam Indian Band to facilitate the educational needs of K-12 students and their families.

The Worker acts as a resource for students and parents in their home and at school with respect to student problems, available programs and services.

The employee provides frontline academic, economic and cultural support to students.

This may entail responding to family or school requests to do referrals to social services, tutoring services, community health and counsellors.

Duties:

Attends school based resource team (SBRT) meetings and opens new cases
Advises students on academic issues
Conducts parent meetings at agreed upon venues
Creates and implements remedial actions plans for each case
Receives requests, sets up support services and manages the homework club
Acts as a liaison and builds relationships within the community
Acts as a representative of MIB
Provides information for the Nominal roll process for schools in the district
Keeps records and presents reports
Undertakes special projects to promote the success of Musqueam Students
Adheres to workplace health and safety policies
Performs other duties as required

Job Knowledge & Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Student Counselling from a recognized post secondary institution
23 years direct experience including primary grade student counselling and early childhood education, preferably within a first nations context
Ability to draft reports, track requests and manage multiple tasks in the same time period
Willingness to pursue continuous skills upgrading
Experienced at using Microsoft Office programs and working with data base
Cultural competency and knowledge of the MIB's cultural tradition
Demonstrating ability to work with and problem solve with a challenging client base

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment (planning, reporting) and offsite at schools or residence within the community

Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle
Successful Criminal Record Check and Oath of Confidentiality

Why work for Musqueam?

Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band.

Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.

Competitive salary
Training and career development
Business casual environment
Community fitness and gym access
Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.