Edmonton Catholic Schools is now accepting applications for the position of FNMI Curriculum Support - Instructor (Existing position) Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school district whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The District is comprised of over 40,000 students and 3,500 employees in 89 schools and other sites. Edmonton Catholic Schools requires a First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) Curriculum Support Instructor to support the delivery of curriculum through collaboration with school staff, department managers, specialists, teachers, consultants and the Elder s Advisory Council. The job plans the delivery of academic, vocational, leadership-building, within a culturally-sensitive context for all students in the district. The job also supports holistic learning in areas such as cultural teachings, traditions and spirituality through the Alberta Program of Studies, First Nations, Metis and Inuit Outcomes. This is a temporary, full-time, Level 8 position to commence as soon as possible. Salary is $4071.00 per month as per current Unifor Collective Agreement. Note: This position is for a leave that will end upon return of incumbent. For further information on this job opportunity, please contact Shirley Mykituk at Shirley.mykituk@ecsd.net. Please email a letter of interest and resume by 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2015 to: Corinne King, Manager, Staffing Human Resource Services resumes@ecsd.net Prior to employment, successful candidates will be required to submit Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check documents. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only applicants considered for the position will be contacted. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Develop programming in collaboration with the teacher in classrooms and nontraditional settings; Engage in delivering and creating sustainable programs including literacy and numeracy mentorship; Work with consultants to align activities with the appropriate level learner outcomes; Provide positive role-model for students by participating in scheduled and informal recreational activities; Assist with and participate in special events, conferences, expositions and other professional development activities; Identify opportunities to support learning outside of school hours; Demonstrate how First Nations, Metis and Inuit traditional activities tie in to curriculum; Coordinating First Nations, Metis and Inuit Family Night at various school sites. Qualifications: Degree or diploma in an area related to education or native studies, plus three years directly related experience; In-depth knowledge base of traditional FNMI realities, the FNMI culture, community and available resources; Considerable knowledge of instructional techniques and classroom routines; Knowledge of program planning, development and delivery techniques and principles; Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook) and the Internet; General knowledge of the Alberta curriculum, the FNMI Program of Studies and Alberta Treaties; Strong needs assessment, problem solving and analytical skills; Ability to travel to various sites within Edmonton. A complete job description is shown below.
JOB IDENTIFICATION Incumbent: Present Classification: Supervisor s Name: Location: Sacred Heart Support Staff Job Description Working Title: FNMI Curriculum Support Instructor Requested Classification: Supervisor s Working Title: Assistant Principal Department/Program: Learning Services-Enhancement/Aboriginal Learning Services JOB PURPOSE: Give a brief summary of the job, covering the main responsibilities, the framework within which the job has to operate and the main contribution to the organization. The primary responsibility of the job is to support the delivery of curriculum through collaboration with school staff, department managers, specialists, teachers, consultants and the Elder s Advisory Council. The job plans the delivery of academic, vocational, leadership-building, within a culturally-sensitive context for all students in the district. The job also supports holistic learning in areas such as cultural teachings, traditions and spirituality through the Alberta Program of Studies, First Nations, Metis and Inuit Outcomes. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: Normally a job has four to eight core responsibilities, each of which shows what the job is accountable for, within what framework, and what the added value is to the organization. For each responsibility, approximately four activities should be described. List the core responsibilities in ascending order of importance. 1. Program activities Build strong partnerships with educational team Consult with teacher in determining activities within the curriculum Engage in delivering and creating sustainable programs including literacy and numeracy mentorship Develop programming in collaboration with the teacher in classrooms and non-traditional settings Create, obtain and maintain a collection of resources and materials for education kits Participate in and coordinate all facets of family programming including registration and logistical details 2. Classroom support Build strong partnerships with students Work with consultants to align activities with the appropriate level learner outcomes Provide positive role-model for students by participating scheduled and informal recreational activities Create education kits in collaboration with consultants 3. Multi-disciplinary team participation Participate on team meetings, planning activities, committees and working groups Support department programs, initiative and events Assist with and participate in special events, conferences, expositions and other professional development activities 4. After school activities Identify opportunities to support learning outside of school hours Collaborate with teachers and consultants to develop programming Develop, deliver and supervise students outside of the normal classroom setting Develop and maintain family engagement through inclusion in programming Participate in family programming events 5. Professional development activities Provide curricular support to PD activities Demonstrate how cultural, spiritual and traditional activities tie-in to curriculum Evaluate outcomes and enhance activity based on feedback 6. Department activities Provide input into short- and long-term strategic planning activities Participate in department and unit meetings Updated September 2015 1
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: Normally a job has four to eight core responsibilities, each of which shows what the job is accountable for, within what framework, and what the added value is to the organization. For each responsibility, approximately four activities should be described. List the core responsibilities in ascending order of importance. Provide cover-off during absences and assist coworkers with peak workloads 7. Maintain technical knowledge through a range of professional development activities PROBLEM SOLVING: Describe difficult or challenging situations the job is typically expected to solve; the degree of originality of the solutions; assistance available; and any problems or decisions that must be referred to a supervisor for resolution or approval The job has the authority to revise program activities based on feedback and through monitoring effectiveness. COMPLEXITY AND DIVERSITY: Identify the areas upon which the job has either direct or indirect impact. Measures that may be included are: program area, age of students, challenges, delays, conditions and disorders of students, work done independently, number of staff working in classroom, or any other significant values. Include examples that indicate the size of the job. The work performed by the incumbent supports the delivery of curriculum to pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 students and has potential impact on 40,000 students. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART: A chart that includes supervisor, peers and staff MUST be included Assistant Superintendent Administrative Assistant Manager, Crisis Intervention Manager, Council of Elders Assistant Principal Manager, Aboriginal Learning Services FMNI Cultural Cree Language Consultant Junior High Transition Coordinator (4 jobs) Archbishop O Leary Aboriginal Instructor (4 jobs) Social Studies Consultant St Francis Xavier Archbishop Oscar Romero St. Joseph School Support Aboriginal High School Academics Braided Journeys Aboriginal Learning Services Learning Services-Enhancement May 2015 DIRECTION, PARAMETERS and GUIDELINES: Describe the direction the job receives to perform the work and the type of review completed by the supervisor both during and upon completion of the task. Include the policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols, practices that guide and govern the work. The job works under the direction of the teacher in the classroom and under the general supervision of the principal in the school. The job also works under the direction of an FNMI Consultant to deliver curriculum support in a range of subject areas. Updated September 2015 2
DIRECTION, PARAMETERS and GUIDELINES: Describe the direction the job receives to perform the work and the type of review completed by the supervisor both during and upon completion of the task. Include the policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols, practices that guide and govern the work. The work is guided by district, department and the respective school s policies, procedures and protocols. The work is also guided by the Alberta Education curriculum and the Elders Advisory Council. CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR: Provide typical errors that might reasonably be made in your job, even with due care. Indicate the worst consequences (i.e., waste, delays, time lost, money lost, injury, damage, effect on students) do not include extreme or rare occurrences. Error Consequences CONTACTS: List the primary contacts of this job, including frequency and purpose of the contact. Teachers Students Elders FNMI Consultants Principals Cultural community Contact Purpose Frequency Learning Services-Innovation staff Network of contacts To collaborate on activities To act as interpreters where needed To deliver program activities. To provide and exchange information and to interact in the classroom setting To receive direction and guidance To obtain information To collaborate short- and long-term plans To create action plans together to best meet language and speech needs of children, address family needs if necessary, etc. To provide and exchange information To review timelines schedules and budgets To share ideas and best practices To collaborate on program delivery To share ideas and best practices To share ideas and best practices Weekly Daily Weekly Monthly JOB QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Provide a list of the most important knowledge factors, skills and abilities including knowledge about practical procedures, specialized techniques, etc.; analytical and conceptual skills and abilities; and skills needed for direct interaction with others, not only diplomas and degrees. Specific training if it is an occupational certification/registration required for the job. Knowledge and Experience Competencies High school, degree or diploma in an area related to education or native studies, plus three years directly related experience. Strong organizational, planning and time management skills Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with numerous stakeholders Strong needs assessment, problem solving and analytical skills Updated September 2015 3
JOB QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Provide a list of the most important knowledge factors, skills and abilities including knowledge about practical procedures, specialized techniques, etc.; analytical and conceptual skills and abilities; and skills needed for direct interaction with others, not only diplomas and degrees. Specific training if it is an occupational certification/registration required for the job. In-depth knowledge base of traditional FNMI realities, the FNMI culture, community and available resources Considerable knowledge of instructional techniques and classroom routines Knowledge of program planning, development and delivery techniques and principles Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook) and the Internet General knowledge of the Alberta curriculum, the FNMI Program of Studies and Alberta Treaties General knowledge of district, and department policies and procedures, operations and programs Strong team work skills with the ability to work as a member of an multi- disciplinary team and independently Strong written and oral communication skills Strong facilitation skills and the ability to establish and maintain partnerships. Ability to travel to various sites within Edmonton PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: Indicate demanding aspects of the job such as: lifting, pushing, standing, running, crouching, kneeling, restraining and concentrating. Provide a brief description of the activity including frequency. WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe any unpleasant aspects of the job such as: noise, work interruptions, outside work, exposure to illness and bodily fluids. RECENT CHANGES TO THE JOB: Indicate significant changes to the job occurring since the last review, or within the past year. This section must be completed if this is a request to reclassify the job. Provide information relating to the addition or reassignment of responsibilities Signatures The signatures below indicate that the incumbent, supervisor and principal/manager have read, discussed, and agreed that the information accurately reflects the work assigned. Incumbent Supervisor Manager Name Signature Date Name Signature Date Name Signature Date Updated September 2015 4
This information is being collected under the authority of Board Governance Policy EL# 5 relating to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and will be used to allocate positions within a classification plan and to manage the Edmonton Catholic School District s human resources program. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, contact the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services at 780 441-6061. Updated September 2015 5