Indigenous Success Teacher

School District No. 40 (New Westminster)

District-Based Position | 1.00 FTE | Continuing

School District No. 40 proudly acknowledges that we live, learn, and work on the unceded and traditional territory of the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples. Guided by our commitments to reconciliation, equity, and student success, SD40 invites qualified teachers to apply for the position of Indigenous Success Teacher.

Reporting to the District Principal of Indigenous Education and Equity, the Indigenous Success Teacher works as part of the District Indigenous Education team to support the academic, cultural, social, and emotional well‑being of Indigenous students (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit).

The role combines direct student support, instructional consultation and planning, and collaborative problem‑solving with school teams to improve engagement, foundational skill development, attendance; targeted classroom, small‑group, and pull‑out supports; completes and supports literacy and numeracy assessments and academic outcomes for Indigenous learners. The successful candidate will work closely with the student and their family, Indigenous Education Team, District staff, school administrators, classroom teachers, and the school‑based team to design and support responsive instruction and intervention.

• Provide direct instructional and non‑instructional support to Indigenous students based on student and school needs.
• Provide direct instructional support to Indigenous students in literacy and numeracy through classroom, small‑group, and targeted intervention models.
• Support student attendance, engagement and re‑engagement, credit and graduation completion, and transitions through relationship‑based and strengths‑focused approaches.
• Co‑develop and support culturally responsive learning experiences aligned with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and learning and the First Peoples Principles of Learning.
• Work directly with site‑based administrators, School-Based Teams, and District staff on a daily basis.
• Ongoing collaboration with the District Inclusive Education Department and staff to support Indigenous student social and academic skill development.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, school-based teams, Indigenous Education staff, and administrators to support student success.
• Participate in School‑Based Team meetings, case planning, and district consultation processes.
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of academic and social interventions at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels.
• Model, co‑plan, co‑teach, and support culturally responsive, evidence‑based instructional practices.

• Support the use of assessment data, screening tools, and progress monitoring to identify learning needs and measure impact.
• Assist schools and district teams in analyzing student learning data to inform instructional and re‑engagement planning.
• Contribute to personalized student academic planning and resource development.
• Supporting audit requirements.

• Build and maintain respectful, trust‑based relationships with students, families, and caregivers.
• Act as a liaison between schools, families, community agencies, and Indigenous organizations.
• Support and participate in Indigenous cultural, community, and district events, gatherings, and ceremonies.
• Oversee and work directly with the Indigenous Outreach Worker to support student re‑engagement plans.

• Support professional learning for educators related to academic, Indigenous Education, and…