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Description

Working closely with school administration, staff, parents, and First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, the Aboriginal Student Achievement Coordinator (ASAC) will collaborate with students to develop success plans to improve achievement, school engagement and graduation. The primary duties of the ASAC position fall into the areas of relationship-building (advocate for FNMI students and parents/caregivers), supporting students (case management and success planning), and data collection and monitoring (using data to monitor academic outcomes). This particular assignment supports First Nations, Metis and Inuit high school students across Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.

Required Qualifications:
-Commitment to the ideals and principles of Catholic Education
-A post secondary degree in a related human services or education discipline
-A minimum five years working in the Human Services, Education or Social Work sectors
-Experience related to mental health supports is essential
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Proven accountability and an ability to work with a high level of independence and organization
-Strong commitment and the ability to articulate how to work with children and youth from strength-based and appreciative philosophies, including engagement and improvement strategies
-Ability to speak or understand a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit language an asset
-Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history, cultures, and family systems
-Ability to articulate the aspects of case management as it contributes to student success
-Ability to make strong contributions to an integrated team of professionals as well as provide leadership in the area of student engagement, culturally responsive school practices, data management, and record keeping
-Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation