ASD-E - Circle of Care Cultural Support Worker
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The role of the Cultural Support Worker is to focus on supporting Indigenous students by creating circles of care through cultural inclusive activities, collaboration and communication with the school ESS team, family, Knowledge Keepers, district staff (including each other) and community partners. The goal is to foster a sense of connection and belonging for the student and family in order to increase academic, mental, behavioral and social-emotional success.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
All support and services are developed and provided in collaboration with the student’s support team. Cultural Support Workers contribute to the education of students in inclusive schools and classrooms and provide support by:
Collaborating with the school-based ESS Team to collectively provide input, recommendations and culturally affirming intervention strategies where required.
Providing proactive programs and initiatives designed to support Indigenous students achieve their potential and creating networks of internal and external supports and resources.
Collaborating in the design and implementation of initiatives focused on strengthening Indigenous identity and pride with school staff
Participating in and planning with district-based Indigenous PLC for the purpose of professional learning and organizing cultural experiential learning opportunities for students on their caseload.
Accompanying student(s) to culturally relevant activities during and/or after school hours.
Track workplan as assigned by Indigenous Education Coordinator.
Career Guidance and Transitioning
Support using the Medicine Wheel Framework
Maintaining a working knowledge of the Wabanaki Framework and culturally affirming practices in order to collaborate with the classroom teachers.
Consulting regularly with teachers of assigned student(s).
Working collaboratively to monitor student progress, based on the common and/or support plan and supplemented by the medicine wheel framework.
Providing student(s) support and guidance (to appropriate supports) to assist them in coping with social-emotional, mental, physical and cultural challenges.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants that are accepted to interview for the position:
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with Indigenous Children and Youth.
Demonstrate a high degree of cultural competence.
Must have strong ties to First Nation community (ies)
Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively with parents, school staff and community-based organizations.
Have a strong understanding of the developmental stages of child and youth development.
Have a passion to contribute to the well-being and progress of youth
Have experience using strength-based and anti-oppressive approaches
Demonstrate an understanding of trauma assumed care.
A combination of education and experience in any of the following essential qualifications:
Length of position: 10-month contract (until June 30, 2027)
Position will report to Principal(s) and Indigenous Education Coordinator
PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: tracy.landry@nbed.nb.ca
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. For candidates with valid Work Permits, please review the conditions on your permit.
Only those invited to interview will be contacted.
