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ASCEND Online School: Indigenous Support Worker Independent Contractor

Catholic Independent Schools Kamloops Diocese

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Quick overview

Connect with families of Indigenous students.
Partner with local bands.
Connect students with local elders.
Support parents in applications.
Advocate for students at IEP meetings.
Plan cultural events.
Share resources with students and families.
Make recommendations to Indigenize curriculum.
Perform Equity Scans.
Inform teachers of PD opportunities

Requirements summary

Active member of a Catholic parish. Minimum two years of College/University training. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Effective communication skills. Minimum one year of related experience. Indigenous descent

Minimum two years College/University trainingCommunicationAdvocacyRelationship buildingIndigenous cultural knowledgeData collection

Job description

Indigenous Support Worker, K-12, Part-time Temporary Internal Posting (November 2025 - June 2026)ASCEND Online is an online learning school operated by the Catholic Independent Schools of the Kamloops Diocese.
The school enrolls approximately 970 students from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve supported by instructors and support staff from across the province of British Columbia.
ASCEND Online is seeking a part-time Indigenous Support Worker for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to the following: <ul><li>connect with families of Indigenous students to build relationship and gather information about how we can further support Indigenous learners </li><li>reach out to bands to connect and partner in supporting ASCEND's Indigenous students in their area </li><li>connect students with local elders </li><li>support parents in Jordan's Principle applications </li><li>advocate for Indigenous students at IEP meetings </li><li>plan cultural events to take place virtually </li><li>connect with FNESC and NOIIE sharing resources and ideas with ASCEND Online students, families, and teachers </li><li>make recommendations on meaningful and relevant ways to Indigenize our curriculum </li><li>perform an Equity Scan; collecting and tracking data to assess needs and any current areas of inequity </li><li>inform teachers of relevant Professional Development opportunities </li></ul>This position is an independent contractor position.
Preference will be given to candidates who: <ul><li>are active members in a Catholic parish </li><li>are committed to excellence in Catholic education </li><li>have a minimum two (2) years College/University training </li><li>are able to work with minimal supervision </li><li>are able to work as a member of the education team </li><li>are able to work effectively with students </li><li>have a minimum one year similar or related experience </li><li>are able to communicate effectively </li><li>are of Indigenous descent </li></ul>Current CISKD employees who may be interested in applying for this position, should submit an Expression of Interest letter noting his/her related experience, education, and 2 current professional references to the Office of the Superintendent, attention Mr.
Christopher Yuen at<a></a>and cc the letter to<a></a> Applicants must successfully complete an Authorization for Criminal Records Search pursuant to the Criminal Records Review (or hold a current B.C Teaching Certificate).
Please have your current pastor submit a Confidential Pastoral Reference form directly to the Superintendent, attention Mr.
Christopher Yuen at<a></a>and cc the letter to<a></a> <a></a> <a></a>For further information about this position, please contact the School Principal, Mrs.
Lynn Hale: <a></a> or phone at 1-888-599-5775, extension 6.
We thank all applicants in advance, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
This position will remain posted until filled.

ASCEND Online School: Indigenous Support Worker Independent Contractor

ASCEND Online School: Indigenous Support Worker Independent Contractor

Indigenous support roles remain selective in BC

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Indigenous support roles remain selective in BC

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