Indigenous Education Support Worker
Indigenous Education Support Worker
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Rocky Mountain School District 6
Indigenous Education Support Worker
Rocky Mountain School District 6 is seeking an Indigenous Education Support Worker for a temporary part-time (0.2 FTE) position at Golden Alternate School and temporary part-time (0.5 FTE) position at Golden Secondary School effective September 2 2025 to June 26 2026.
Indigenous Education Support Worker is a responsible and respected member of the school staff will contribute to the strategic goals of both the District and the school. This will be accomplished while working in collaboration and cooperation with District and school administrators Indigenous partners teaching and support staff students families and community support services.
DUTIES :
- act as a liaison between school and family/community to support both short-term and long-term success of Indigenous students;
- collaborate as a member of the School Based Team to establish review refine and adjust plans for Indigenous learners;
- act as a support and resource for school staff and students moving towards Truth and Reconciliation and implementing the Calls to Action;
- facilitate data collection to develop strategies and interventions for Indigenous students;
- support capacity building and growth for school staff and students in relation to Indigenous teaching and learning concepts;
- lead and role model leadership in classroom school-wide and District activities;
- act as liaison between community agencies Indigenous partners and families to support all aspects of student growth;
- support student achievement by encouraging student commitment to studies appropriate attendance and healthy life-style decisions and by celebrating successes with students their families school staff and their communities;
- assist staff with progress reports culturally appropriate intervention plans enrichment opportunities/suggestions the development of Individual Education Plans and gathering of specific student information as appropriate;
- maintain current information in approved Student Information Systems;
- facilitate transition planning for new students students moving between schools and for students graduating;
- in collaboration with the School Based Team assist with the referral of students and families to appropriate school and community resources;
- support social emotional academic physical and cultural learning needs for Indigenous students;
- support positive connections with parents/guardians/families and encourage parents and students to participate fully as members of the school community;
- support students and families by attending parent-teacher conferences/interviews student-led conferences and meetings;
- support culturally appropriate school-wide activities for all students;
- participate in District meetings and/or communities of practice;
- collaborate with the District Vice-Principal for Indigenous Learning and Equity and/or District staff; and
- other related responsibilities that may be assigned by the school principal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an Indigenous Education Support Worker diploma program; or
- Diploma or Degree in Indigenous Studies Education or Social Work; or
- Other relevant diploma or degree program or relevant coursework and experience working with Indigenous students in the K-12 systems or equivalent; and
- Possession of a valid drivers license.
For further information please contact Mike Archibald Principal GSS 250.344.5513 or Lisa Tenta Principal GAS 250.344.4548 or Jenny Reid District Principal Indigenous Equity & Learning at 250.342.9243 or .
Rocky Mountain School District 6 celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Our commitment is to ensure equity in employment and we affirm and welcome applicants from all backgrounds of race colour ancestry place of origin religion marital status family status physical or mental disability gender identity gender expression sexual orientation and age except as prescribed by law.
Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you are qualified and interested in the above competition please submit your electronic application (including at least two references who have supervised you) by Friday June 20 2025 at 4:00 p.m . (MST) via Rocky Mountain School District #6 - Make A Future
Salary range: $37909-$47387
Thank you for your interest in School District 6. Please note only candidates moving forward in this process will be contacted for an interview.
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwpemc Nations. We honour the cultures languages and First Nations people of these territories.
Employment Type
Part-Time
