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Wild Rose School Division 

Requires 2 (Two)

 INDIGENOUS EDUCATION LEAD 

Are you passionate about supporting Indigenous students and families? Wild Rose School Division is seeking an enthusiastic Indigenous Education Lead to help create powerful learning environments for Indigenous students and to work closely with school leaders and staff. You’ll collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and a dynamic team to guide professional learning and foster cultural understanding throughout our schools. If you have lived experience as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit person, a background in education, and a heart for creating meaningful change, we invite you to apply and join us on this important journey!

Requirements: 

• Support Indigenous students and families in navigating WRSD processes and providing input to WRSD regarding the creation of more powerful learning environments for Indigenous students
• Support Indigenous students in communicating their needs and hopes for their education within WRSD schools
• Support and guide school leaders in identifying school wide practices, protocols, activities, events, and facilities/grounds enhancements to honour the First Peoples of the territory.
• Support teacher professional learning through one-on-one and group learning opportunities.
• Support teachers with the infusion of First Nations, Metis and Inuit knowledge and learning in all subject areas at all grade levels.
• Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and WRSD staff for the development of school-based plans, programs, activities, and events that meet the needs of Indigenous students and families while providing enhanced learning opportunities for all WRSD students.
• Support school leaders and teachers in establishing relationships by enhancing understanding of cultural protocols and practices of local Indigenous peoples.
• Support Wellness workers in identifying needs and strategies to support Indigenous students
• Collaborate with First Nations, Métis, Inuit Leads in designated schools to create school strategies for all students
• Identify and vet resources to support teachers in meeting WRSD goals and curricular outcomes for all students.

The successful candidates will report to and support the WRSD Director of Indigenous Education. Two positions are available with FTE and employment conditions to be determined upon the selection of the successful candidate(s);  One candidate will work with schools located in Rocky Mountain House (6), Caroline (1), Condor (1) and Leslieville (1) and one will work with schools located in Drayton Valley (6) and Breton (2). 

Applications for this position will include a letter of interest and resume (including references).  Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory and recent (within six months) criminal record with vulnerable sector check upon hiring.  

Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found, but all applications received by 4:00 pm on November 8, 2024 will be guaranteed consideration.

  Please email complete application packages to IEL-24-25-13-DO@wrsd.ca 

 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Director of Human Resources or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Wild Rose School Division strives to create a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.