Description
1.0 FTE Temporary position (November 2024 to May 30,
2025)
The Simcoe County District School Board is committed
to supporting the academic excellence and well-being of Indigenous students.
The Graduation Coach for Indigenous students will provide supports to
Indigenous students and their families with the goal of helping each student
achieve their goals toward a successful transition to secondary school, achieve
credit, graduate, and successfully transition into their chosen post-secondary
pathway. Under the direction of school and board administration, the Graduation
Coach will support the cultural engagement, well-being and academic achievement
of Indigenous students using the Four Directions model.
Applications are encouraged from qualified
applicants of Indigenous descent with a strong commitment to Indigenous
Education (in accordance with section 24.1a of the Ontario Human Rights Code).
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
In collaboration with
the Assistant Manager Indigenous Education or the Superintendent of
Indigenous Education (or their designate):
create a caring and nurturing school and
community environment by addressing the academic, social, emotional, and cultural
needs of Indigenous students by developing and maintaining trusting
relationships;
work closely with Indigenous students and their
families to identify and support social, emotional, intellectual,
cultural, and physical well-being while serving as a mentor and advisor;
coordinate local community cultural support
services and will liaise between school, home, and community social
service agencies with the view to connecting individual students who are
identified as being at risk of not graduating with mentors;
work with both elementary and secondary school
communities to improve Indigenous students’ feelings and perceptions of
the educational experience;
collaborate with school administrators, staff,
families, and community resources to identify current barriers and develop
meaningful solutions to support student engagement and success;
monitor attendance and assignment completion
with a focus on key expectations leading to a successful graduation
outcome;
prepare and provide reports to school
administration which track the progress of individual students as they
progress towards graduation (data collection and analysis);
Provide leadership in
fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation
of Indigenous Education programs and services;
Support and attend
additional Indigenous Education or other program department system
initiatives, which may occur outside regular working hours; and
Perform other duties as
assigned with consideration to the unique needs of SCDSB stakeholders and beyond to meet system needs.
Qualifications:
·
post-secondary degree or diploma in Humanities,
Social Science, Social Services, Psychology, or other similar degree / diploma
with two years of experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of
education and experience as determined by the Board;
·
demonstrated understanding and
working knowledge of Decolonizing and Indigenizing the curriculum;
·
ability to provide program support for integrating
Indigenous history, culture and Ways of Knowing into various curriculum areas,
with an understanding of how students develop cultural competence related to
Indigenous education;
·
demonstrated ability to engage school staff in
teaching and learning practices that are both innovative and culturally
relevant to the needs of Indigenous students and the parent community; and,
·
understanding of learning
strategies, program modifications and teaching methodologies which support
students with special needs to make connections and understand Indigenous
culture and practices.
SCHOOL
LOCATION
STATUS
FTE
POSTING #
ATE Ref. #
Orillia Secondary School
Orillia
Temporary
1.0
AP-T/9
3859795
Internal
applicants with a seniority date in the A.P.S.S.P. union are requested to
identify their seniority date on their cover letter.
This
position is full-time temporary. The normal work year for this position is the
school year - ten (10) months and ten (10) days. Please note: Summer
is a non-working period for this position. The compensation range for this
ten (10) month and ten (10) day position is $60,125 to $74,031 per year,
depending on qualifications and experience. This position is based on a
thirty-five (35) hour work week. Assigned area(s) may be subject to change
in the future. This
is a unionized position and union dues are applicable.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position through the
Apply to Education (ATE) website at https://scdsb.simplication.com. Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education,
experience, and qualifications; documentation confirming certifications; and
written permission to contact two professional references on or before 12:00 p.m. November 23,
2024. Cover
letters may be addressed to Akeesha
Footman, Assistant Manager, Indigenous Education in ATE or email at afootman@scdsb.on.ca.
To view the posting on the ATE website, select “Search Jobs”, select
“Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with
the Simcoe County District School Board.
To apply for the posting:
1. Sign into your ApplyToEducation
Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc. or Management and Professionals)
applicant account;
2. Select Search Jobs from the Job
Postings section;
3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in the
Keywords field;
4. Click the [SEARCH] button at the
bottom of the page;
5. Select the position of interest and
click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.
** All fees for the application process are covered
by the Simcoe County District School Board. **
Application packages will no
longer be accepted in hard copy or by fax.
Should applicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE
Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
Guided by the principles of
dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School
Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment
that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and
staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue
hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to
upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable
hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our
strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities,
lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized
persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in
reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is
consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring
practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the
prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide
permission to contact two professional references, including their current and
most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School
Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is
satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will
be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to
their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in
this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview
will be contacted.
November 8, 2024
