Settlement Worker in Schools; SWIS - Rohingya & English

1 Position requiring fluency (ability to read, write, and speak) in the following languages:
English and Rohingya

Casual/Spare board position effective December 18, 2025 – March 31, 2027 (continuation of this position is subject to funding availability).

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples:
The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier‑free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Spread across one of the fastest‑growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 85,000 students with 130+ schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) assist immigrants, refugees, and other eligible clients with immediate needs for settling in Canada and with ongoing integration into Canadian society. The primary focus of settlement workers in schools is to facilitate integration and settlement of newcomer families. SWIS specialize in supporting students with their transition to the education system, provide orientation, needs assessment, routine follow up, cross‑cultural connection activities, and referrals.

This position will focus on supporting immigrant students facing settlement/resettlement challenges and provide support with mental health and well‑being, language proficiency, cultural adjustment, isolation, discrimination, finances, high school completion, and pathways to post‑secondary.

The Settlement Workers reports to the Manager, Surrey Schools Welcome Centre.

Shift times may vary, and position may include split shifts and evening work. This position follows the district school schedule regarding spring, winter, and summer breaks.

• Conducts settlement needs assessment, action planning, and provides referrals.
• Provides settlement consultation (education system, transition to life in Canada, health and well‑being, housing, community resources etc.)
• Provides specialized programming to children and youth
• Provides referrals to services, accompaniment, and short‑term emotional counselling
• Works collaboratively with the settlement and school teams to support transition to school for children and youth with complex needs and multiple barriers
• Provides interpretation and translation, related to settlement issues, education and family needs.
• Provides support with school registration and enrollment.
• Aids parents in increasing their awareness of the BC education system and facilitates their involvement in school life.
• Advocate on client’s behalf, when appropriate
• Develops and distributes linguistically and culturally appropriate information/material
• Provides orientation to school staff about settlement/newcomer issues and emerging needs
• Assists schools with establishing and maintaining contact with “hard to reach” families
• Organizes and/or facilitates settlement‑related events and workshops in the schools
• Conducts outreach activities
• Provides service linking support to other…