GSSD invites applications for Indigenous Community Worker: Victoria School
GSSD is committed to providing an equitable education that benefits all learners and is inclusive of Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures, and languages within environments, policies, and procedures. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, diversity, learning, perseverance, and responsibility ensure 'Students Come First' and 'Learning Without Limits...Achievement For All.' GSSD commits to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous partners by acknowledging our shared history and building a brighter future together.
Start Date / Term:
August 27, 2024
Assignment/Contract:
7 hours/day - Permanent CUPE 4784
Salary:
In accordance the CUPE 4784 Collective Agreement.
Benefit Details:
SSBA Member Benefits, MEPP Pension
Contact Details
Angella Pinay, Superintendent of Indigenous Education
(306) 590-8386
An Indigenous Community Worker is a liaison between Indigenous families and the school. This position will increase the awareness of Indigenous student needs and will provide daily support for Indigenous students as necessary. Indigenous Community Workers will understand that GSSD students come from many different cultural backgrounds and may have different beliefs regarding cultural practices. The Indigenous Community Worker should be open to providing students the opportunity to learn from a variety of different Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers. This position will represent the Division in a positive, professional manner and serve as a primary point of contact and liaison with organizations offering external sources of funding.
For a complete job description please access the following link: https://www.gssd.ca/download/425155
The successful applicant will have the following knowledge, skills, abilities and educational background :
Education and/or Experience
Interviews will be conducted with a suitable pool of applicants. Please note that GSSD may contact informal references not listed in your application package.
Applicants not currently working for GSSD will be required to submit a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check acceptable to the Board of Education prior to offer of employment.
The Good Spirit School Division strives to provide a safe, caring, and welcoming schools for children. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in each of our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, respect, responsibility, learning, nurturing, diversity and perseverance ensure "Students Come First" and "Learning Without Limits...Achievement For All."
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Good Spirit School Division, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage all applicants to check our website regularly for ongoing vacancies that may be of interest to you.