Indigenous PLAR Developer

DUTIES

Continue the process of decolonizing and Indigenizing Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition by working collaboratively, holistically and relationally, with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous educators and researchers.

Increase student success and research innovation through inclusive excellence aiming to reduce achievement gaps and honour truth, reconciliation, and rights and the Calls to Action.

Work to further decolonize and Indigenize PLAR and position TRU locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally as an action-oriented leader in assessing recognizing Indigenous knowledge and experiential learning, in ways that are flexible, accessible, and researched informed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a wholistic belonging model to identify, reflect on, and articulate students prior learning in ways that can be assessed for credit at TRU while promoting the inclusion of stakeholders.
• Develop (videos, audio for text, Indigenous examples, student handbook (from course), etc.) with student collaboration.
• Detail the project evaluation and assessment process, including objectives, outcomes, and measures that will be used to track impact.
• Coordination and delivery of two Indigenous learners Competency-based PLAR pilot projects that will include engaging prior learning, identification, reflection, and documentation in their community.
• Explores the impact of agency, cultural safety, self-worth, reduction of achievement gaps, and PLAR persistence rates during and concluding the pilot projects and provide reports and strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Investment in developing safe and supportive relationships with community members (particularly our first and second houses).
• Develop and implement cultural inclusion training for PLAR employees.

REPORTS TO

Director, PLAR

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in an Indigenous Education focused discipline and :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understand of historical Indigenous perspectives, protocols, and culture.