Indigenous Cultural Resource and Land-Based Liaison

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications for the position of Indigenous Cultural Resource and Land Based Liaison – temporary – 1.0 F.T.E. This position falls within the O.S.S.T.F.-P.S.S.P. Bargaining Unit

This position is a designated visible minority position. Applicants are encouraged to Self-Identify as the Indigenous Cultural Resource and Land Based Liaison – temporary position is a designated position. This is a temporary, 35 hour per week position that supports both elementary and secondary students.

Job Summary:

POSITION: Indigenous Cultural Resource and Land-Based Liaison

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

END DATE: June 28, 2024

RATE OF PAY: To Be Determined

Nature & Scope of Position:
The successful applicant, under the direction of the Superintendent of Education responsible for Indigenous Education, will:

• Work closely with the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee to provide mentoring, guidance and land based experiential learning opportunities to FNMI students across the GECDSB system.
• Plan all details of land based and experiential learning opportunities for GECDSB Indigenous students.
• Lead land based or other culturally based learning opportunities for GECDSB Indigenous students and their families.
• Provide intensive supports to Indigenous learners to strengthen their cultural understandings and practices.
• Participate as an integral member of the Open Minds Team
• Identify strategies, milestones, and indicators to support Indigenous students to engage in learning and culturally based learning opportunities land based or otherwise.
• Establish trusting relationships with Indigenous students, their families and communities.
• Manage budgets aligned to culturally based learning experiences.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor progress of achievement of the program’s goals and impact on student success throughout the GECDSB.
• Plan for cultural events such as the Round Dance;
• Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, antiracist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.
• Support all duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Education.

Qualifications:

• A deep understanding of the systemic barriers and challenges that Indigenous students face in the education system and in the wider community.
• A thorough understanding of culturally based and land-based learning.
• Strong advocacy skills to support individual and collective student voice.
• An understanding of the Board’s Strategic Priorities, the Student Achievement Plan and the Indigenous Education Action Plan.
• A high degree of enthusiasm, motivation and commitment in order to achieve the program’s goals and objectives.
• Superior organization and time management skills developed through years of progressive experience planning and facilitating large scale events with several participants
• Experience working with clients with Indigenous background is required.
• A degree in Indigenous Studies or a related discipline from an accredited university or college is an asset.
• Knowledge of an Indigenous Language would be an asset.
• Trauma, Restorative Practices and/or Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is considered an asset.
• The successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours that meet the needs of the students including evenings and weekends if needed.

Qualified persons are invited to apply in writing, quoting File Number #2023-147, giving full particulars as to education, qualifications and experience to fnmicareers@publicboard.ca (please do not email any other person), no later than 4:00pm on October 5, 2023. No other form of submission will be
accepted.

Dr. Clara Howitt, Superintendent of Education
Greater Essex County District School Board
451 Park Street West, Box 210
Windsor, ON N9A 6K1
Posting Number: 2023-147

The Greater Essex County District School Board actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we serve.

We will make the necessary accommodations for applicants to support all aspects of the recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you require assistance with any accommodations.