SRCE 26-554, AEC, Term African Cdn. Student Support Worker

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • Antigonish, NS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking a qualified African Canadian Student Support Worker to join their team. This role is crucial in supporting student learning, achievement, well-being, and overall success, particularly for African Nova Scotian students. The SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,948 students and 375 children in pre-primary programs across four counties in northeastern Nova Scotia. This position is part of the CUPE Local 955 job classification and will be located at the Antigonish Education Centre.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Academic, plus appropriate post secondary education
• Knowledge of educational issues as they relate to student learners
• Excellent time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with students to support their learning in various curriculum settings
• African Canadian Descent

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable of culturally responsive support(s) for African traditional, spiritual and cultural teachings, protocols and resources.
• Knowledge of or experience working with African Canadian communities and understand the political, governance and community structure.
• Experience in the use of technology (i.e. - word processing, internet, email, etc.) would be considered an asset
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (an asset).

Responsibilities

• Monitor student attendance (punctuality, unexcused absences, illness) and relay relevant information to the office for discussion. Keep records of students supported.
• Support students by being a positive role model with respect to professionalism and involvement with students in school and community activities, with parents/guardians by sharing applicable information and by fostering student cultural identity.
• Meet with administration (i.e., weekly) to provide advice, recommendations and updates (formal/informal) on the students assigned to their workload and other information as deemed necessary.
• Follow approved schedule assigned by administration and school team.
• Adhere to the needs and goals as identified in the student profile by administration and school team.
• Work closely with students to develop strategies to enhance self-esteem and success in school.
• Support students through the guidance counsellor by assisting with course selection, career information and sharing student(s) plans for secondary trades, college and/or university.
• In consultation with the principal and guidance, establish links with feeder/receiving schools to provide a smooth transition for students.
• Maintain on-going communication with the classroom teacher through regular meetings and ongoing discussion on the progress of the student(s).
• Support students individually, in/out of class, during re-entry into school, following suspension or long term absence and provide transportation needs as required; administered by principal and the classroom teacher.
• Have access to student data/reports of assessment, attendance and behavior, to fully understand the complexities of learning needs in underserved students and communities.
• Support the program planning team and their recommendations for students.
• Support the school staff and students in their understanding of the cultural protocols of the African Nova Scotian traditions and cultures through participation cultural awareness and sensitivity sessions and informing school staff of events and celebrations occurring in the students’ communities.
• Supporting parents/guardians at school events, meetings and activities.
• Submit an end of day summary report to the Regional Coordinator of African Canadian Education/Services and to the school principal (circuit staff will submit to the applicable principal).
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality and adhere to all Strait Regional Centre for Education policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Be supervised, appraised yearly and participate in provided professional development by the Regional Coordinator of African Canadian Education/Services and Regional Equity Team.
• Any additional duties as deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement April 1 2024 to March 31 2026

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree