School District #57 (Prince George)

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POSITION NOTES: 35 hours per week This position is included in a Human Rights Tribunal Hiring Exemption and Aboriginal Ancestry is preferred. Travel may be required. TITLE: ABORIGINAL EDUCATION WORKER DEPARTMENT: SCHOOLS REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNATE SUMMARY: With direction from the teacher or administrator, the AEW assists Aboriginal students and their parents in understanding the school system and in participating effectively in the school community. The AEW also assists in developing and implementing individual education plans for Aboriginal students with emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties. DUTIES: Maintains liaison with teachers, counselors, administrators, Aboriginal students and their families, and community agencies as an advocate for Aboriginal students. Supports classroom teachers in meeting the educational needs of Aboriginal students. Conducts home and community visits. Encourages Aboriginal parents to participate in the education of their children and to access community services and agencies as appropriate. Provides traditional Aboriginal guidance to Aboriginal students and their families. Assists in the development and implementation of specific academic/social interventions with Aboriginal students who present unique and challenging behaviors. Provides transportation as needed. Works with the school staff to determine the school’s priorities and subsequently establish a work schedule. Assists the teacher in evaluating and reporting on individual Aboriginal students. Promotes and develops Aboriginal cultural events in School District No. 57 and encourages cross-cultural training. Regularly participates in screening/review meetings as required. Facilitates parental involvement in Aboriginal Parent Advisory Committees. Performs related duties as requested by the Aboriginal Education Administrator. Assumes additional responsibilities that are site-specific. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (ABORIGINAL EDUC. WORKER) Grade 12 education. From any accredited college or university one of: First Nations Degree (B.A. 120 credits) OR 60 credits composed of a minimum of 12 credits First Nations courses with a minimum of 30 credits in youth related courses such as child and youth care and counselling, psychology and sociology. Two years of experience working with Aboriginal children and/or youth. Valid British Columbia driver’s license. Knowledge of the culture of local Aboriginal groups. Knowledge of the needs of Aboriginal students and their families and the resources available to them. Ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships with school staff, Aboriginal students and their families. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in English and in the language of the home and the Aboriginal community. Ability to perform individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to follow directions with regard to individualized plans and the dispensing of medication. Ability to deal with very challenging behaviors on a daily basis within an emotionally and physically demanding environment. Requires mature judgment in ensuring that the AEW provides service only in those areas in which he/she possesses the required skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to operate or learn to operate school equipment (e.g. recorders, computers, etc.). TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (e.g. art supplies, audio-visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.). PHYSICAL ABILITIES Sufficient vision/hearing to perform assigned duties independently. Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required. Manual dexterity. March 2003

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