Details:
JOB SCOPE
Reports to the school principal.
Supports the formal education program through the monitoring of aboriginal student activities,
maintaining records, and acting as a liaison between school and home.
Works without close supervision.
Performs duties of a confidential nature.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively involved with aboriginal students, teachers and parents by monitoring student
attendance, schoolwork, school activities, homework and personal problems.
Actively involved as a liaison between school and home.
Maintains records for students relating to student attendance, schoolwork, school activities,
homework and personal problems.
Develops and prepares appropriate materials under the direction of teachers.
Meets with representatives of the students' community and other agencies on matters
concerning co-operation between First Nations people and the education system.
Performs other duties necessarily incidental to those assigned above.
Qualifications & Experience:
Secondary school graduation (with Dogwood Certificate or equivalent).
Three post-secondary education courses applicable to work situation including courses in First
Nations Studies, Child Development or Psychology.
Ability to maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively with school staff,
students, the First Nations community and the public.
Ability to assist aboriginal students of all ages (Kindergarten to grade 12) in their schoolwork.
Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to use a computer (word processing) for record keeping and correspondence.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Valid B.C. class 5 driver's license.
One to two years recent experience working with aboriginal students.