Indigenous Resource Worker
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BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 (HAIDA GWAII)
TEMPORARY INDIGENOUS RESOURCE WORKER
Daaxiigan S ada Ne K12 School
START DATE: September 2 2025 to June 26 2026
SALARY: $34.74 per hour
HOURS OF WORK: Twentyseven and a half (27.5) hours per week
The Indigenous Resource Worker is responsible to assist students and families in understanding what is needed for success in school and to facilitate better communication between parents/guardians and their schools. This position will provide intervention or prevention programs for atrisk behaviours in Indigenous students.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 and/or a minimum of one year of relevant college courses or demonstrated successful experience working with Indigenous students.
- A thorough understanding of local Indigenous history and culture as well as contemporary Indigenous issues.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- A thorough understanding of the educational and behavioural problems faced by students and a commitment to address those problems.
- Experience in working with children youth and/or parents/guardians.
- Exercises discretion and confidentiality in dealing with all matters pertaining to students and staff.
- Ability to maintain individual files records of interviews and other reports.
- Possess a valid BC Drivers License.
If you are interested in assuming this role and are a community minded leader with working and living knowledge of Haida culture please submit a general application complete with comprehensive resume and supporting documents along with three (3) professional references to:
Selection Committee
School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii)
PO Box 69 Daajing Giids BC V0T 1S0 Facsimile: (250)Email:
Application Deadline: Thursday May 15 2025 at 4:00PM
School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture.
Employment Type
Part-Time
