Indigenous Education Lead
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Wild Rose School Division
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INDIGENOUS EDUCATION LEAD
Do you believe that championing Indigenous education creates meaningful relationships strengthens communities and uplifts all learners If so we invite you to bring your voice passion and commitment to our team. Wild Rose School Division is seeking an enthusiastic Indigenous Education Lead to help create powerful learning environments for all students and to work closely with school leaders and staff. Youll collaborate with Elders Knowledge Keepers and a dynamic team to guide professional learning and foster cultural understanding throughout our schools. If you have lived experience as a First Nations Mtis or Inuit person a background in education and a heart for creating meaningful change we invite you to apply and join us on this important journey!
Requirements:
Support Indigenous students and families in navigating WRSD processes and providing input to WRSD regarding the creation of more powerful learning environments for Indigenous students
Support Indigenous students in communicating their needs and hopes for their education within WRSD schools
Support and guide school leaders in identifying school wide practices protocols activities events and facilities/grounds enhancements to honour the First Peoples of the territory.
Support teacher professional learning through one-on-one and group learning opportunities.
Support teachers with the infusion of First Nations Metis and Inuit knowledge and learning in all subject areas at all grade levels.
Collaborate with Elders Knowledge Keepers and WRSD staff for the development of school-based plans programs activities and events that meet the needs of Indigenous students and families while providing enhanced learning opportunities for all WRSD students.
Support school leaders and teachers in establishing relationships by enhancing understanding of cultural protocols and practices of local Indigenous peoples.
Support Wellness workers in identifying needs and strategies to support Indigenous students
Identify develop and vet resources to support teachers in meeting WRSD goals and curricular outcomes for all students.
Qualifications:
First Nations Inuit or Metis lived experience
Education Degree or equivalent education by Elders and Knowledge Keepers in local Indigenous communities
Experience providing Indigenous education supports in schools in Alberta
A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment with no convictions of issue as decided by WRSD.
Applications for this position will include a letter of interest and resume (including references). Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory and recent (within six months) criminal record with vulnerable sector check upon hiring.
Posting will remain open until a candidate is hired but all applications received by June 9 will be guaranteed consideration.
Please email complete application packages to
Wild Rose School Division strives to create a dynamic diverse and collaborative culture. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Employment Type
Full-Time
