Indigenous Student Advisor (Term)

York Region District School Board

Job Location:

Aurora - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 50107 - 60714

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The position of Indigenous Student Advisor (K-12) will have a specialized focus on First Nations Métis and Inuit Education. The Indigenous Student Advisor (K-12) will support the implementation of YRDSB Indigenous Education Strategic Plan and the Ontario First Nations Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

At the direction of the AssociateDirector ofEducationEquitableOutcomesandSchoolstheStudentAdvisor will be responsible for:

To support achievement and well-being of self-identified First Nation Métis and Inuit students through a variety of Student Advisory Circle sessions and as part of the YRDSB Indigenous Education team to address individual student needs through an intervention model.
To develop and implement a process for engaging students in cultural awareness student leadership peer mentorship and student advisory opportunities.
To conduct and/or facilitate sessions with groups of self-identified students at various YRDSB locations.
To work with the Indigenous Education Team to develop programming and provide appropriate supports for self-identified FNMI students.
To work with students individually with their families and other service providers.
To collaborate with community partners in providing supports for student achievement and well-being for Indigenous students in both elementary and secondary schools.
To support awareness of Indigenous histories cultures and perspectives among all staff and students.
To plan and implement a Student Advisory Program including communicating with school staff and administration arranging permissions with parents arranging transportation ordering of necessary materials to develop and support cultural awareness leadership skills and peer mentorship and student advisory skills for FNMI students.
To develop and implement a method to gather and analyze student voice to inform strategic goals of FNMI education in YRDSB with a focus on student needs and meeting those needs in schools.
To provide support for schools with self-identified students to develop culturally appropriate programming and interventions.
To provide social-emotional counseling for individual students if qualified or supporting access the supports needed.
To act as an advocate for self-identified Indigenous students parents/guardians school staff and administration to support student success.
To support the system and school work in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in the areas of literacy and numeracy retention of students in school graduation rates and advancement to post secondary studies.
To develop and implement strategies that facilitate increased participation of Indigenous parents students communities and organizations in working to support academic success and well-being for Indigenous students.
To collect and maintain accurate data and records to support the implementation and revision of the YRDSB FNMI Strategic Plan.
To assist in coordinating regional events addressing the unique needs of Indigenous students (Career Fair FNMI Student Symposium Indigenous Student Council).
To provide regular updates to the Indigenous Education Co-ordinator/team.
To keep written record of the work and its impact on student achievement and well-being including next steps using data and student input.
To perform other duties as requested.

LINEOFRESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible to the First NationsMétis and Inuit Education Coordinator.

EXPERIENCEANDQUALIFICATIONS:

A university degree or college diploma in a relevant field or a minimum of two years experience with Indigenous students or equivalent as approved by the board is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with: comprehensive knowledge and/or experience with First Nation Métis and/or Inuit cultures histories and perspectives. Experience leading groups of students from various schools and/or organizations.
First Nations Métis and/or Inuitbackground and/or experience working with First Nations Métis and/or Inuit children.
Knowledge of Indigenous teachings would be an asset.
Access to your own transportation and a valid Ontario Drivers License is required.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity diversity and inclusion in our living learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore in pursuit of the Boards values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Boards priorities goals and principles outlined in theDistrict Action who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism anti-oppression and creating identity-affirming spaces in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty equity including but not limited to:

First Nations Métis and Inuit peoples and all other Indigenous peoples;
African Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
South Asian East Asian Southeast Asian Middle East/West Asian Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
persons who identify as women; and
persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions.

At YRDSB we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore equity diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity individualization and inclusion we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in theHuman Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process such as skills assessments written practicum presentation interview etc. If an accommodation is required requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request toor a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services DisabilityManagement Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management please inform your Disability Management Case Manager () to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical cognitive requirements) please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This term position iseffective immediately and ending on or about August 31 2026. The position of Indigenous Student Advisor (K-12) will have a specialized focus on First Natio...