Temporary Indigenous Student Advocate

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8, Phone: (250) 378-5161

PLEASE POST FOR ALL C.U.P.E. LOCAL 847 STAFF C.U.P.E. EXTERNAL JOB POSTING NO. 26-22

POSITION: TEMPORARY - Indigenous Student Advocate - Merritt

SHIFT: 17.5 hours per week - School days only

EFFECTIVE: September 8, 2026 - December 18, 2026 – ExacttimingofthehourstobedeterminedbytheAdministrator

SALARY: Starting wage is $35.65 perhour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assists with all aspects of student activities as required, including direct involvement with either individual or a small group of students, as it pertains to the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement and the Local Education Agreement.
• In cooperation with school Principals, and the District Principal, creates a schedule for working with Aboriginal students.
• Provide assistance and support for the implementation of programs aimed at developing the educational, emotional, social and cultural abilities of Aboriginal students.
• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team with teachers, counselors, administrators and participates in planning, organizing, and promoting cultural pride and awareness.
• Assists with the student self-identification of Aboriginal ancestry and the collection of data for the school, and the district.
• Monitors and tracks students' progress, performance, attendance, academic achievement, and concerns regarding “vulnerable” students and reports on same to the appropriate teachers, principals, and counselors.
• May participate in school-based team meetings and other consultative meetings as required.
• Acts as a liaison for community and cultural resources for classrooms and schools.
• Acts as a positive role model and advocate for all Aboriginal students in areas including the academic, social and cultural aspects of the student and may include career/life planning and transition.
• Engages in problem solving with students and families using conflict resolution methods.
• May participate in field trips and class activities and outings.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 plus 6 months recent post-secondary in human or social service coursework or equivalent in related field.
• One Year of recent experience with Aboriginal students and families in an educational or recreational environment.
• Cultural awareness of the First Nations and Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated effectiveness, initiative and flexibility in identifying and performing tasks in support of educational goals for Aboriginal students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with the public, students, teachers, Principals and other employees of the District.
• Demonstrated ability to be a cultural resource person in First Nations cultural heritage and history with demonstrated cultural sensitivity for all Aboriginal nations.
• Working knowledge of computers and the ability to organize and maintain record keeping systems.

Please submit your interest for this role to Kassey Buckland atbefore the above listed closing date and time.

A. McIvor

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