Indigenous Education Enhancement Worker - Vancouver, Canada - School District #39 (Vancouver)

School District #39 (Vancouver)

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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, progressive leaders, and skilled support staff to enrich the learning experience of Vancouver's 50,000 students.

Indigenous Education Enhancement Worker

Full-Time Continuing

The VBE has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s of the Human Rights Code.

Under this special program, the VBE seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they identify as an Indigenous person.

General Information:

Hourly rate:
$34.60 and benefits

Work Day: 7 hours

Union Position:
CUPE Local 15 (VMECW) Union

Working months:
School Calendar year-September to June (no work over the summer holidays)

Mileage:
If applicable

Location:
Learning Services Division (Indigenous Education)

In this role, working with Indigenous students you will:
Implement, under the direction of the classroom teacher, instructional programs for the general student body in Indigenous Education history and culture

Assist Indigenous students to understand and derive maximum benefit from the school system

Assist and cooperate with school counselors working with Indigenous students and their families

Act as a role model for Indigenous students

Promote and develop involvement of Indigenous parents in the school system and assist schools to develop opportunities for involvement of parents and families

Provide counselling and activity planning and life skills development

Required Qualifications:

Indigenous Ancestry

Completion of Grade 12

More than 1 year of full-time equivalent Post-Secondary training 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

1 year of related experience

Knowledge of Indigenous Culture and urban conditions

Must have a valid B.C. driver's license, access to a vehicle and willing to travel to various schools throughout the district

Work irregular hours (before, during and after school)

Cover Letter

Resume

Post-Secondary Transcripts

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.

Itinerant Assignment:

A School & Student Support worker is hired to work throughout the Vancouver School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties.

Although in posted vacancies specific reference may be made to a school and to the duties associated with that assignment, Employee Services may transfer staff within the system in certain circumstances as deemed appropriate.

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