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Indigenous Support Worker (ISW) - Casual on Call

@ School District #22 (Vernon)

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Vernon, British Columbia

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Overview

School District 22 (Vernon) is hiring a casual on-call Indigenous Support Worker to support students across its schools with academic, cultural and social-emotional needs. The role is unionized (CUPE local 5523) at $30.23 per hour plus vacation pay in lieu, with a schedule set by student needs and no work on in-service or non-instructional days.

Pay:

$30.23 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Provide academic support to Indigenous students
  • Provide cultural and social-emotional support
  • Work as part of a school team
  • Support students on an on-call schedule based on student needs

Requirements summary:

  • Education Assistant certificate or equivalent (about 450 hours) with practicum
  • Four months experience working with Indigenous youth
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to Indigenous community values
  • Familiarity with special education technology
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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special education technology
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Employer posting date
2026-10-10
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience0+ years
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationTrade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyEducation Assistant
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off

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School District #22 (Vernon)

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Job description

School District 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for an Indigenous Support Worker to support all of our Schools. This position is casual on call.

ISWs provide academic, cultural and social-emotional support for Indigenous student(s).



REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Six months of relevant training which includes recent Okanagan College Education Assistant Certificate or equivalent education (eg. similar to a 450 hour post-secondary EA program) including practicum experience
  • Four months previous experience working with Indigenous Youth
  • Life experience and knowledge of and sensitivity to values, beliefs and needs of the Indigenous community from which the students come
  • Familiarity with current special education technology.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

  • Demonstrated ability to learn and successfully use new technology
  • Demonstrated ability to possess literacy, numeracy and English skills
  • Proven ability to develop rapport with students and work in a team setting
  • Personal attributes required include strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility, good communication skills.

This position is unionized, CUPE local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is $30.23 (PG 7) plus a percentage in lieu of vacation and statutory holiday pay.

SHIFT: Schedule is dependent on student needs and services will not be required on in-Service and Non-Instructional Days.

While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

Please note this posting will be open until filled, and we will actively interview candidates as they come through.



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