Family Support Workers - Indigenous Education Term

Family Support Workers - Indigenous Education Term Leadership and Parent Engagement Department C.U.P.E. 2357 (Level 6) *If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.* The OCSB is currently seeking Family Support Workers - Indigenous Education Term. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives. The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas. The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land. Reporting to the Indigenous Cultural Advisor and working in collaboration with the Indigenous Education Team, the Family Support Worker will provide support, advocacy, and advisory services to Indigenous students and families at K-12 schools within the Ottawa Catholic School Board. This position will support Indigenous students in achieving academic success and thereby increasing the number of Indigenous students obtaining an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and successfully transitioning into post-secondary education or labour market opportunities. This role will also be responsible for creating and facilitating opportunities for students to come together in a supportive community during triggering times such as Truth and Reconciliation Week. They will also be a caring adult who can support them through triggering experiences within the classroom or whole school events and interactions. The position will allow for Indigenous culture, knowledge and ways of knowing, as well as two-eyed seeing, to be supported and implemented system-wide, in all schools. As the OCSB is committed to reconciliation, these roles provide an entry point for deeper knowledge and understanding of the truth and will allow the OCSB to intentionally move toward the path of reconciliation in collaboration with partners. Job Description Collaborate with school board staff, including school administrators, guidance counsellors and others in using data to identify and provide support to Indigenous students to increase engagement and achievement by considering factors such as academic records, behaviour, attendance and family status Develop needs assessments and intervention strategies for students, including plans for transition support, graduation and career attainment When needed, assemble a graduation team for select students, including teachers, family and other resources from both inside and outside of the school(s) Collaborate with administrators, teachers and parents/guardians to respond to all barriers that affect the engagement, well-being and learning of students Conduct in-person and virtual meetings with students and their families to provide support when needed Act as a mentor and an advisor to students and play an essential role as an advocate for them with teachers, other school staff, parents/guardians and community members Explore career possibilities with students and support their pursuit of career interests Support students’ academic progress through arranging tutoring, supporting course planning, facilitating peer mentoring and providing role modelling Create additional opportunities for students to be engaged in cultural activities that may not be offered by the school or school board (i.e. long weekends, extended breaks, etc.) Establish relationships with various service agencies serving the Indigenous community Prepare reports and statistics on program progression and outcomes Required Qualifications Degree, diploma or post-secondary education in relevant field and/or equivalent (applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications) Five years of related experience working with Indigenous students and families (applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate this) Direct Indigenous lived experience, knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing, deeply rooted in local Indigenous communities (applicants are encouraged to be explicit with their lived experience) Traditional knowledge and understanding the diversity and composition of local Indigenous communities Awareness of local community resources and the ability to support students/families in accessing and navigating the resources Knowledge/awareness of Jordan’s Principle/Child First Initiative Understanding of restorative practices Demonstrated ability to be a mentor, advisor and advocate for students Ability to deliver presentations and engage staff and students Ability to plan events for large groups of people Excellent organizational, collaboration and communication skills Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet program needs A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, as school sites are across Ottawa The equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered In Addition, The Following Will Be Considered An Asset Ability to speak French, Anishinaabemowin, Inuktitut or other Indigenous languages As our school board is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe, preference will be given to individuals of Algonquin descent Prior experience in a school board or education setting Status : Temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Term positions Duration: This full-time temporary position (1.0 FTE) has an expected start date of as soon as possible and an anticipated end date of August 31, 2026, with the possibility of an extension at the end of the term. The annual full-time salary range for this role is $68,594 - $73,846, which will be prorated to the duration of the assignment. Successful candidates will be notified via email to schedule an interview. Location: Supporting K-12 schools in the Ottawa Catholic School Board How to apply: Applicants are required to apply through ApplytoEducation (ATE) by 5:00 pm on March 22, 20

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If selected for an interview, candidates will be contacted via email to set up the details. Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to check spam and junk mail boxes often for Board correspondence. Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to hrstaffing@ocsb.ca . For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at info@applytoeducation.com or by phone at 1-877-900-56

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Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at hrstaffing@ocsb.ca prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Information Collection Authority and Purpose: Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) , personal information is collected under the statutory authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act , as amended. This information may be utilized for any or all of the primary administrative functions relating to the operational activities of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, including educational programs and services, student records, and interactions with Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board’s ‘ ’, the ‘ ’, and the supplementary document ‘ are accessible on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca. Inquiries may be directed to the school Principal or to the Privacy Officer, Ottawa Catholic School Board, 570 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, ON K2G 3R

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