Description
Cut Knife Community School
Cut Knife Community School has a dedicated team that strives to make a difference in the lives of students as we believe that education is the door to opportunity and that every student can succeed. If you believe in the future of all students and have a passion for influencing the young minds of tomorrow, you will find this is a home in which you can flourish. Cut Knife Community School is a Pre-kindergarten - Grade 12 school with an approximate enrolment of 210 students, 16 FTE professional staff and 15 support staff. We welcome your interest! Please join us!
Summary of Position
This posting is for a permanent full time, 7.5 hours per day School Liaison position that commences August 26, 2024. As a School Liaison Worker, you will be responsible for building genuine relationships with students/families and community partners and advocating for those who experience barriers to success in school.
Accountabilities
Enhance relationships between school and home to meet student needs - including home visits
Provide support to students who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural dysregulation
Enhance connections to Indigenous and/or multicultural communities.
Assist in the development and/or implementation of preventative programs and activities for individuals and groups
Build relationships and provide necessary connections with partner organizations to help families access needed resources and/or services
Qualifications
Preference will be given to a candidate with post-secondary training in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, or Sociology
Equivalent training and experience will be considered
The ability to offer life skills, social skills and anger management programming would be an asset
Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract with access to a reliable vehicle
The Right Person will
have the capacity to interact with a broad range of public members in a positive manner;
have the ability to take initiative and work independently;
possess a positive and supportive attitude in a team environment;
have excellent communications skills; and
genuinely appreciate working with children and demonstrate patience, show empathy, and help make learning fun.
LSKYSD Benefits
family health coverage;
generous sick leave plan;
school breaks and summers off;
professional development opportunities;
maternity leave top up benefit;
family assistance program;
secure pension plan;
an opportunity to make a difference.
For further information, please contact Jeremy Murphy, Principal at 306-398-2333 or jeremy.murphy@lskysd.ca.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications must be submitted online by: 12:00 noon , May 23, 2024
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Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.
