HWDSB Indigenous Education Mohawk as a Second Language (System Position)

Current Location: Queen Mary. Location subject to change based on operational needs.

SCHEDULE: Days 1 - 5. Bell times are 9:00am - 3:20PM

QUALIFICATIONS: Ministry Requirements as outlined in The Education Act Ability to read, write and speak Mohawk

Indigenous to Turtle Island (North America) and/or First Nations/Metis/Inuit

Indigenous lived experience related to Indigenous Educational Wellness**Ontario College of Teachers certification is required however if you're comfortable speaking and teaching the language you're encouraged to apply.**

PREFEREED QUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary Indigenous Teacher Education programs, or equivalent

First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - Intermediate, Senior or Part 1

Primary/Junior/Intermediate qualificationsKEY COMPETENCIES:

As a member of a collaborative team consisting of the Indigenous Education Lead and larger Indigenous Education Kahw:tsire/Zaagi'idiwin/Family, and the school staff and community, the teacher should demonstrate: Sound knowledge of the Indigenous Education Circle Strategic Action Plan (IECSAP) and Restorative Journey: Indigenous Educational Wellness.

Humility and compassion in their approach to supporting the needs of Indigenous learners.

An ability and ongoing commitment to establishing trusting and respectful relationships with Indigenous learners, their families, caregivers and the local Indigenous community.

An ability and willingness to work with students who have complex needs and unique lived experiences based on colonialism to achieve positive outcomes and flexibility to respond to individual strengths and needs.

Experience in the areas of Indigenous educational pedagogy and support of Indigenous learners.

Experience developing curriculum and learning resources that reflects distinct and diverse Indigenous traditions, cultures, and perspectives (Restorative Indigenous Educational Wellness).

A full understanding and acceptance that Indigenous Knowledges are implemented masterfully in a manner that leads to meaningful connections to curriculum.

Expertise and interest in inquiry-based and experiential learning.

The ability to program from a strengths-based perspective where all aspects of Indigenous learners (intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual) are thoughtfully and respectfully considered.

An understanding of Syncretism (blending our best tools and gifts to best support students) by engaging in professional learning, accessing school and system level supports, and collaborating with school and system level staff to best meet the needs of students and programming.

A willingness to attend meetings that are intended to bring Indigenous educators and community members together to support programming and initiatives, where possible (IEC meetings, FNMICAC meetings, etc.).

Method of Interview: In-person interviews will be conducted by a panel that includes the Indigenous Education Lead, HWDSB Principals, and other members of the Indigenous Education Kahw:tsire/Zaagi'idiwin/Family.

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth

District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive

learning and working environments where students see themselves

reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and

the broader community.

HWDSBs

mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full

potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to

build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity,

diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and

distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our

communities.

HWDSB

seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and

inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive

and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes

applications from: Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples;)

Members

of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race,

ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

(e.g. Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.)

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e. Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+)

As

part of HWDSBs commitment to employment equity and removing barriers

to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment,

we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary question(s) that

collects identity-based information. The voluntary question(s) is on the

Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB

is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and

selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you

require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with

you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is

located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as

determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon

wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee

Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and

resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations

sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and

sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships

with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit

First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The

information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSBs progress

toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB

recruitment and hiring practices.

We

are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under

our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal

and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and

retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontarios Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human

Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data

from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their

access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices.

Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human

Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the

job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles.

If

you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select prefer

not to answer. This in no way affects your application or the applicant

selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form

please contact humanresources@hwdsb.on.ca.