Description
Indigenous Education Consultant (K-12)
FTE = 1.0 (Term Position)
This is a 3-year term position: Effective September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2027.
This position will support implementation of the Ministry of Education’s First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Indigenous Education and the Principal of Program: Indigenous Education. Implementation of research-informed instructional strategies as well as assessment practices that support the achievement of Indigenous students is a primary focus of the role. Equally important is building teacher capacity to ensure all students in Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board have the knowledge and appreciation of contemporary and traditional First Nation, Métis, and Inuit history, cultures, and perspectives.
Key Competencies: Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Successful applicants for the consultant role will demonstrate evidence of:
appropriate basic teacher qualifications and an Ontario teaching certificate;
thorough understanding of the First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework;
experience related to Indigenous ways of knowing is an asset;
strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills;
effective facilitation skills that reflect adult learning principles;
proven leadership skills;
proven planning skills for small and whole group learning sessions;
extensive knowledge of and experience with Indigenous culture, Indigenous educational concerns and related legislation;
a sound foundation in assessment and evaluation practices as outlined in Growing Success as well as
instructional practices that are highlighted in the First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework;
effective organization and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines;
ability to develop and monitor budget expenditures associated with Indigenous initiatives;
a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle.
Major Responsibilities:
Further developing strong working and learning relationships with local Indigenous communities and organizations;
Developing school strategies that are culturally informed and welcoming for Indigenous students and their Indigenous communities;
Increasing capacity of Professional Learning Teams to better understand the learning needs of self-identified Indigenous students;
Improving achievement for Indigenous students who are not consistently achieving success;
Better understanding trends and patterns of Indigenous students not engaged or not attending in school;
Support adult learning in using instructional strategies that are cross-curricular, assessment based, research informed and intentionally differentiated to improve student learning;
Develop collaborative inquiry through a professional learning community structure for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Studies and NBE Teachers;
Co-ordinate the implementation of the Ministry's First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework including planning, development, evaluation and record keeping;
Support the work of the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee;
Collaborate with the KPR First Nation Education Liaison;
Prepare a variety of ad hoc reports, funding proposals, correspondence, data-base files on a monthly and annual basis, and special reports as requested for the various functions of the Board including Board and Committee
Meetings and for the Ministry of Education and/or Indigenous Education Office (IEO);
Maintain awareness of and compliance with all applicable legislation;
Attend Barrie Regional learning sessions and contribute to the region’s work of implementing the First Nation, Métis, Inuit Education Policy Framework;
Other duties as may be assigned by the System Principal of Indigenous Education as reflected in the Board Action Plan for Indigenous Education.
Please provide the name of three professional references which include your current supervisor.
KPRDSB is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We consider lived experience as a member of a marginalized group to be a valuable asset and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, 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, place of origin, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
