Liaison Jobs in Montreal, QC

About Kahnawà : ke Education Center

The Kahnawà : ke Education Center (KEC) is an administrative body responsible to deliver locally controlled elementary and secondary school programs and services for Kateri School, Karonhianónhnha Tsi Ionterihwaienstáhkhwa, and the Kahnawà : ke Survival School (KSS). The KEC administers and supports post-secondary programs and their clients. The KEC is governed by the Kahnawà : ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) who are responsible to maintain and uphold all legislation, policies, and procedures of the KEC.

Position Summary

The Provincial School Liaison Support person will support students and their families who attend provincial and private elementary and secondary schools outside the community of Kahnawa : ke. The Liaison will promote an understanding of Kahnawakehro : non students’ unique cultural and linguistic needs in order to foster student success and mutual growth. Liaison with internal and external service providers to support a smooth transition to schools as well as seek support when gaps in services are identified.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide information, guidance and resources to parents with children who attend schools outside of Kahnawà : ke.
• Support and advocate for students, parents, and families when requested (i.e., school choice, transfer of information, support services, etc.)
• Promote and support transition processes, awareness, and initiatives that foster a smooth transition of Kahnawakehro : non students into their respective schools.
• Support the promotion, understanding, and awareness of Kanien’keha : ka cultural values, traditions and perspectives through various activities or events organized within the school and community.
• Seek and maintain partnerships with support agencies and community groups to enhance the cultural experience for the students.
• Provide cultural and sensitivity training to schools when requested.
• Liaise with KEC Post-Secondary counselors promoting Cegep transition programs that support Kahnawakero : non / First Nations students.
• To periodically conduct student, parent, and school needs assessments through yearly feedback and engagement initiatives.
• To summarize and assess data to make recommendations to enhance the student, parent and school experience.
• Develop, implement and monitor an annual action plan that addresses the needs identified through stakeholder feedback.

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