The Mission Public School District is located on the traditional, ancestral, unsurrendered, and shared territories of Stó:lo people, of Leq'á:mel, Semá:th, Máthxwi, Sq'éwlets and Qwó:ltl'el First Nations, stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Halq'eméylem is the language of this land and of Stó:lo ancestors. The place from where Halqeméylem (Upriver dialect) originates is Leqá:mel. The language comes from the land, and it has been this way since time immemorial.

Indigenous Liaison Worker

35 hours per week - 10 months per year (Sep-June)

Wage $36.36 per hour

Why the Mission Public School?

We are a medium-sized district with rural and urban schools. We are large enough to provide a variety of programs and services, and small enough to build meaningful relationships with our students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

About Mission

Mission is nestled on a southern coastal mountain slope, overlooking the lush valley of the mighty Fraser River. Ideally situated, Mission is located an hour east of Vancouver and 20 minutes from Abbotsford. Mission was originally inhabited by the Sto:lo First Nations people, and today this rapidly growing and dynamic centre is home to a population of some 38,000 residents. Come see why Mission is "the Jewel in the Valley".

Hiring preference for this position will be given to qualified applicants with Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program exemption with the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner). Applicantsshould clearlyindicatetheir ancestry/status on their application.

Summary

This is work of a support nature working under the general direction of the District Principal Indigenous Education and under the daily supervision of the school-based administration.



The Liaison worker works as part of the Siwal Si'wes Indigenous Education Department.

The Indigenous Culture and Liaison Worker provides service to Indigenous learners. Depending upon the nature of the student's needs, the emphasis of the job responsibility will focus on providing a liaison between the home and school in addition to providing the following services from a culturally based perspective: social-emotional learning, healthy living, outreach (for those experiencing attendance barriers), academic, tutoring and grade-to-grade transitions.

Initially, the type and style of assistance and assignments are discussed with the District Principal Indigenous Education, but as the Indigenous Liaison Worker becomes familiar with materials, students and program resources, independence of judgment is exercised, within established guidelines. The job requires that changes be recommended to established methods or procedures. Work involves a choice of methods or procedures or sequence of operation.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- advocate for equity for Indigenous learners, within assigned school(s)
- consult, collaborate and engage with teachers, site administrators, counselors, other school staff and parents/guardians to monitor and enhance learners' social and emotional well-being, attendance, academic progress, social and cultural achievements, safety, and behaviour




- demonstrate a high level of tact and diplomacy in interpersonal relationships with colleagues parents/families
- works with students in or out of the classroom to reinforce concepts taught by teacher, provide one-on-one support and small group activities
- accurately log confidential student information digitally on the AIMS platform for Ministry-mandated documentation of meaningful interactions and service of Indigenous students on a regular basis
- maintain explicit, concise paper and digital records related to learner progress, all 1701 documentation for audit purposes (including consultation, tracking and transition forms etc.), monthly reports, learner surveys etc.
- maintain strict confidentiality in matters related to Indigenous students in the school district, ensuring confidential student information is stored safely and securely at all times
- promote and document extra-curricular activities for learners to enhance the learners' cultural, academic, or social achievements
- participate in and contribute to School-Based Team meetings, Care Team meetings, Intentional Student Success meetings, Intentional Student Planning meetings, and any other school-based meeting, as required
- create, develop, plan, and implement cultural activities, and source resources for colleagues to be presented throughout all schools in the district
- provide cultural enrichment presentations for Indigenous learners, classes or for the entire school community to enhance understanding of Indigenous culture, including assisting in the planning of National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, National Indigenous People's Day etc.
- enhance the understanding of Indigenous culture among students and

📌 Indigenous Liaison Worker (Mission)
🏢 School District #75 (Mission)
📍 Mission