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Indigenous Cultural Liaison - Indigenous Learning - Education Centre
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June 15, 2024
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Rocky View Schools
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Indigenous Cultural Liaison <p>Indigenous Learning - Education Centre Company Overview<p>As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than28,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 52 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.<p>RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the yxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Mtis Nation of Alberta Region 3.<p>Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best. <p>The Opportunity RVS is seeking an outstanding professional for a continuing, full-time (35 hours/week) Indigenous Cultural Liaison position starting August 27, 2024. The Indigenous Cultural Liaison is responsible for supporting the implementation of cultural programming that increases Indigenous student attendance & engagement in schools throughout RVS. This position provides ongoing supports for intervention, cultural programming, and academics, supports relationships between families and RVS employees, conducts home and/or community visits, and liaises between the child, family, school, and community resources. This position will be located at the Education Centre in Airdrie, Alberta and access to reliable transportation is a requirement, as some travel will be required.Responsibilities: Provides cultural lessons, demonstrations and teachings to RVS employees and students<p> Supports employees with cultural understandings to support communication between students, families, and community members<p> Supports Indigenous student transitions to middle school, high school, and post-secondary<p> Liaises with Indigenous communities, school employees, families, students and other community services or agencies<p> Maintains and develops ongoing, deep, reciprocal, relationships with Indigenous communities in the region they pertain to education<p> Advocates for and supports the inclusion of Indigenous history and knowledge into curricular activities, and model lessons and cultural teachings<p> Coordinates Elders, knowledge keepers, and community members to support teaching and learning<p> Supports the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions recommendations as they pertain to education<p> Conducts home/community visits in support of initiatives as requiredEducation/Experience: <p> Bachelors degree in the areas of intercultural education, community development, social work or related field<p> Certificate or Diploma in First Nations, Metis and Inuit Community Liaison Program<p> Lived experience of Indigenous ways of Knowing and Being, and the history and experience of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, particularly the Treaty 7 area<p> Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous students, families, and community members<p> 3+ years experience in community development work is preferred, preferably in an Indigenous setting<p> An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered<p>Rocky View Schools Benefits: <p> 6% Vacation Pay<p> Flex Benefits Plan (Extended Health, Dental Benefits, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account(s), Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)<p> Defined Benefit Pension Plan<p> Professional development and training opportunities<p> Free Parking<p>Pre-employment Requirements
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LocationAirdrie, AB
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Advertised until
2024-08-14
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