Cut Knife Community School- School Liaison Position - Temporary Full-Time - REPOST - JB24250202

Living Sky School Division is looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment. If this sounds good to you, please read on!

Cut Knife Community School
Cut Knife Community School has a dedicated team that strives to make a difference in the lives of students as we believe that education is the door to opportunity and that every student can succeed. If you believe in the future of all students and have a passion for influencing the young minds of tomorrow, you will find this is a home in which you can flourish. Cut Knife Community School is a Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12 school with an approximate enrolment of 210 students, 16 FTE professional staff and 15 support staff.  We welcome your interest! Please join us!

Summary of Position 
This is a Temporary full time School Liaison position, commencing as soon as possible to June 30, 2026.  Position hours are 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.    As a School Liaison Worker, you will be responsible for building genuine relationships with students/families and community partners and advocating for those who experience barriers to success in school.
 
Accountabilities

• Enhance relationships between school and home to meet student needs – including home visits
• Act as the link between school, home, and community to support student and family wellness
• Provide support to students who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural dysregulation
• Enhance connections to Indigenous and/or multicultural communities.
• Ensure students’ social and emotional needs are met as part of an inclusive school system.

• Support student learning and success using a strength-based, individualized approach
• Assist in the development and/or implementation of preventative programs and activities for individuals and groups
• Build relationships and provide necessary connections with partner organizations to help families access needed resources and/or services

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to a candidate with post-secondary training in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, or Sociology.
• Has the ability to work independently and is self-motivated.
• Preference will be given to someone with a background in social work, though it is not necessary
• Equivalent training and experience will be considered
• The ability to offer life skills, social skills and anger management programming would be an asset
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract with access to a reliable vehicle

The Right Person will

• Have the capacity to interact with a broad range of public members in a positive manner;
• Have the ability to take initiative and work independently;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and professional learning.
• Possess a positive and supportive attitude in a team environment;
• Have excellent communications skills; 
• Genuinely appreciate working with children and demonstrate patience, show empathy, and help make learning fun.

• Preference will be given to someone with a background in social work, though it is not necessary

LSKYSD Benefits

• family health coverage;
• generous sick leave plan;
• school breaks and summers off;
• professional development opportunities;
• maternity leave top up benefit;
• family assistance program;
• secure pension plan;
• an opportunity to make a difference.                                                            

For further information, please contact Jeremy Murphy, Principal at 306-398-2333 or jeremy.murphy@lskysd.ca.  

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Posting will remain open until filled.

CUPE Local 4747 Wages (September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025) Year 1 $26.00 Year 2 $27.38 Year 3 $28.74

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Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6.  We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.