Indigenous Support Worker (1 year term)

Katarokwi Learning Centre

10 Month/33.35 Hours/week

Hourly Rate of Pay: $28.26 - $29.14

Effective: 2026/2027 school year (with the possibility of extension without competition)

This is a term position due to a vacancy

Position Overview

Under the guidance of the Indigenous Education Team and supervision of the Katarowki Learning Centre (KLC) Principal, this position is responsible for providing a range of supports to help students achieve their academic, social, physical, and personal potential. This position will entail supporting cultural programming for self-identified First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students as well as responding to the needs of students in a culturally responsive way that is rooted in Indigenous ways of assisting with behavioural supports, physical and personal care supports, life skills and experiences, communication, and academic supports, etc. In all that they do, the goal is to promote health and wellness, safety, engagement, participation, and success in school.

General Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

Provide cultural supports to self-identified First Nation, Métis and Inuit students and the school community. Working with the classroom teacher, provide cultural supports and routines where appropriate in order to infuse Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being into the routines of the classroom. Assist and coach students to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed in their daily lives, including building links to the Indigenous community initiatives. Working with the Indigenous Education Team, support student engagement in learning and provide academic support especially in the area of literacy and numeracy. Promote, facilitate and model positive behaviour interventions and supports to encourage, support, reinforce and nurture appropriate and positive student behaviour and social interactions, guided by Student Safety Plans where applicable. Assist with supporting other students not assigned, as needed, to meet the needs of students as well as the needs of the school. Support up to date and complete student programming records by documenting progress on target goals and participate in parent/guardian – student meetings as appropriate. Apply de-escalation strategies, as appropriate, including use of physical restraints, as a last resort, in order to ensure student and staff safety. Perform other related tasks, including but not limited to yard and lunch supervision, assisting in the library and/or homework room. Other role related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Required Skills

Secondary School Diploma Demonstrated knowledge of child development, including promoting the philosophy that supports and promotes the belief that every child can learn and succeed Post-secondary degree or diploma in Child & Youth Services, Behavioural Science Technology, Developmental Services, Early Childhood Education, or related field is an asset Experience working with Indigenous students as well as Indigenous members of the community and/or local Indigenous organizations First Aid, CPR and Behaviour Intervention Strategies training is an asset Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training an asset Ability to successfully complete Behaviour Management Systems training Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a team and engage with a diverse population of students with behavioural, cognitive and physical challenges as well as interact positively with staff and parents Excellent problem-solving skills and solution focused interaction in order to be responsive to students' needs Demonstrated flexibility with assignment responsibilities based on students' needs as well as the needs of the school Excellent communication skills, including documenting and record keeping as well as providing clear and professional verbal instructions/guidance Self-identified as Indigenous

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Across LDSB, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The LDSB is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your application/resume to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences, and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our district and the students and communities we serve.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective applicants in any way, and such information will remain confidential.

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How To Apply

Interested applicants are asked to submit an application package that includes a cover letter and resume and proof of qualifications/certification. Please ensure you clearly outline how your skills, experience and education relate to this position.

Final closing date for this competition is June 28, 2026

June 23, 2026