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| Reference #: | PSP 25-23-24 |
| Location: | Brantford, ON |
| Date Posted: | May 02, 2024 |
Job Description
Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie Is committed to learning, leading and Inspiring. The Education Centre Is located In Brantford
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate provides supplementary community liaison services to secondary school pupils and supports school attendance following Ministry of Education Enrollment Register instructions. They will establish positive relationships with parents and agencies of the Six Nations community as they relate to a student’s education and act as a liaison between the Six Nations community and all secondary schools in Grand Erie having students from that community. Following up on referrals by secondary school for issues regarding poor attendance and the resulting lack of success, monitoring attendance, providing counselling support, and exploring referral to Alternative Learning opportunities with follow-up counselling are key aspects of the role. Assisting in the preparation of the annual report to the Board regarding pupils from the Six Nations community from an attendance perspective will be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
If your qualifications, positive attitude and commitment to excellence make you an ideal candidate for consideration, please submit your application, marked “personal and confidential”, which includes a complete resume, cover letter and a copy of your degree (one document if submitted electronically) with the names and telephone numbers of at least three professional references; your current supervisor must be provided as a reference.
Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.
All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector screen”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate provides supplementary community liaison services to secondary school pupils and supports school attendance following Ministry of Education Enrollment Register instructions. They will establish positive relationships with parents and agencies of the Six Nations community as they relate to a student’s education and act as a liaison between the Six Nations community and all secondary schools in Grand Erie having students from that community. Following up on referrals by secondary school for issues regarding poor attendance and the resulting lack of success, monitoring attendance, providing counselling support, and exploring referral to Alternative Learning opportunities with follow-up counselling are key aspects of the role. Assisting in the preparation of the annual report to the Board regarding pupils from the Six Nations community from an attendance perspective will be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Person of Haudenosaunee ancestry who is knowledgeable and demonstrates a positive working relationship with the Six Nations community
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services field (preferably with courses in guidance and/or counselling) is required
- Experience working with Six Nations youth and their families
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of Ministry of Education Enrollment Instructions
- Proficient in the use of computers
- Experience with PowerSchool and electronic record keep is an asset
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license required
| Job Specifications | |
| Hours of Work | Full-time, 35 hours per week |
| Rate of Pay | $53,127 to $62,688 full time annual salary A competitive benefits plan is available through a provincial benefits trust plan |
| Effective Date | As soon as can be mutually agreed upon |
| Apply to | Join us! - Careers - Grand Erie District School Board (knighthunter.com) by May 15, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. |
If your qualifications, positive attitude and commitment to excellence make you an ideal candidate for consideration, please submit your application, marked “personal and confidential”, which includes a complete resume, cover letter and a copy of your degree (one document if submitted electronically) with the names and telephone numbers of at least three professional references; your current supervisor must be provided as a reference.
Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.
All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector screen”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.
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