ASD-E- Circle of Care Strategic Transition Navigator
The Circle of Care Strategic Navigator in Anglophone East School District plays a critical role in overseeing and navigating strategic transition initiatives for Indigenous students, specifically tailored to meet the unique needs and cultural context of Indigenous families within the district. The Navigator is responsible for collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the effective delivery of culturally responsive services to support successful reintegration/transitions among Indigenous students.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with schools on support plans and initiatives for Indigenous students within the district.
- Check in with grade 12 students about post graduate studies/Post-secondary funding options.
- Define goals, objectives, and performance indicators that align with the cultural values, traditions, and needs of the Indigenous students.
- Continuously evaluate and adjust strategies to address the evolving challenges and priorities specific to Indigenous contexts.
Program collaboration:
- Uncover culturally diverse programs that reflect the components, protocols, and guidelines and respects the cultural diversity, strengths, and challenges of Indigenous students in ASD-E.
- Develop and implement a culturally relevant system for monitoring and evaluating program outcomes and impacts on Indigenous students’ academic path .
- Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness and inform decision-making at the individual, school, and district levels.
- Prepare reports and present results to schools and district.
First Nations Community Engagement:
- Build and foster relationships with Indigenous leaders, community members, Elders, and knowledge keepers
- Collaborate with Indigenous organizations, government agencies, and community partners to enhance navigation, share resources, and promote a comprehensive approach to supporting Indigenous students in their transitions.
- Engage in respectful and meaningful consultations to understand the family’s needs, priorities, and aspirations.
- Reach out to home community for support/collaboration.
- Ensure parental/guardian consent for support.
Programs and funding:
- Identify funding or program opportunities specific to supporting Indigenous individuals within and outside of the school district.
- Collaborate with schools in the preparation of grant proposals and/or program applications to secure funding for program initiatives targeting the specific needs of the student.
Collaboration and Networking:
- Collaborate with First Nations organizations, government agencies, and community partners to enhance navigation, share resources, and promote a comprehensive approach to supporting Indigenous students in their transition from the school system to home.
Cultural Safety and Responsiveness:
- Ensure that program activities and services are culturally safe and responsive to the needs, values, and traditions of Indigenous communities.
- Integrate Indigenous knowledge, protocols, and practices into support program design and delivery.
- Advocate for the cultural rights and interests of Indigenous individuals.
Qualifications:
Post secondary education in the fields of education, social work, Indigenous studies, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
Experience in program development, strategic planning, or project management
Knowledge of evidence-based practices and relevant policies within the education system, specifically in relation to Indigenous individuals in New Brunswick.
Familiarity with the unique challenges, strengths, and cultural diversity of First Nations communities, families, and students within the province.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with rights holders and support organizations.
Data analysis and program evaluation skills to assess program effectiveness and inform decision-making within Indigenous contexts.
Reporting to Indigenous Education Coordinator
Travel expected
10-month position (until June 30, 207)
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.
