Success Coach - Churchill Community High School

Northern Lights School Division No.113 is a provincial school system serving a predominantly Indigenous school population throughout an area encompassing the entire northern half of Saskatchewan. The schools are very diverse ranging from 10 to over 500 students per school, and catering to Cree, Dene, Métis, French, and English cultures and languages.

NLSD provides a full range of pre-kindergarten to Grade Twelve programs to more than 4300 students in 21 schools. We have offices located in the beautiful communities of La Ronge and Beauval, both approximately 400 kilometers north of Saskatoon.

The division is progressively piloting programs unique to Canada, staying on the cutting edge of technology, and integrating the varied cultural aspects of the communities into the classrooms.

Location:  Churchill Community High School

Start Date: August 27, 2024

FTE: Full-time

Term of Employment: Temporary - to June 27, 2025

Salary and Benefits:  According to education and experience: $26.20 - $30.65 per hour

Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The successful candidate will:

• Provide enhanced First Nations and Métis cultural perspectives, awareness and guidance to students, families and school staff.
• Enhance linkages to the First Nations and Métis community; continue to grow strong community network for support and resources when required.
• Increase the involvement of First Nations and Métis peoples in the education of their children.
• Provide case coordination for students who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems.
• Promote effective integration of community and school-based services to assist students and their families.
• Work to increase overall First Nation & Metis graduation rates through advising and supporting students and their families while demonstrating positive and healthy attitudes and by being an integral part of the graduation team.
• Provide transportation for students to school, school-based activities and/or any other necessary appointments.
• Participate in and/or conduct home visits to better assess student and family life.
• Initiate referrals of students and their families to other human service agencies; assist other human services agencies in planning and implementing services to students and their families.
• Assist in the development and/or implementation of programs and activities for individuals and groups.
• Track student progress in attendance, engagement, credit attainment, and any other attributes that will contribute to overall student success.
• Consult with the principal of the high school(s) and co-operate with school staff on a regular basis regarding student updates, progress, supports required, and any additional requirements or pertinent information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or another related field or equivalent would be an asset
• Experience in the delivery of human services such as social work, health care, justice, counselling or community development
• Supervisory training or experience would be an asset
• Valid Driver's License is required

For more information on the school and community, please contact the Superintendent of Education, Meghan Beaven, at 306-425-3302, or the Principal, Kristianna Merasty, at 306-425-2255, or visit our website at nlsd113.ca.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.

We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.