Description
INVITES APPLICATIONS
FOR
Temporary Full-Time Indigenous Graduation Coach
GROW YOUR CAREER IN
BLUEWATER
As one of the area’s largest employers,
Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual
employees who serve 18,500 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres
within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway
Nation.
Come to Bluewater to experience the trails,
sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience
a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated in providing a
positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Position: Temporary Full-time Indigenous Graduation Coach, 35 hours per week
Dates : Commencing August 26, 2024, and ending June
27, 2025, with potential contract renewal based on funding availability and
mutual agreement
Location: G.C. Huston Public School
Hourly Rate: $28.44 - $33.27 + 4% vacation pay
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Support the student
success of Indigenous students from Saugeen First Nations attending G.C. Huston
Public School;
·
Work in partnership with
Bluewater District School Board’s Indigenous Advisor, central staff,
administrators, and staff at G.C. Huston Public School to establish timely
interventions to remove barriers to ensure the well-being, engagement, and
learning of Indigenous students;
·
Use existing school
structures to advocate for the needs of each learner;
·
Engage with parents,
guardians, families, and community stakeholders to build trust, relationships,
and facilitate communication and dialogue;
·
Develop collective
knowledge of educators, provide cultural competency supports as needed, and
advocate leveraging Indigenous cultural knowledge to help transform school
culture;
·
Act as an advocate and a
role model for students in pathways planning related to graduation and
post-secondary destinations;
·
Connect students with
their cultural identity and organize and facilitate student leadership
development;
·
Facilitate student
engagement in order to create trusting relationships between Indigenous
students and their secondary or elementary school community; and,
·
Perform other duties as
assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
·
Grade 12 Ontario
Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent;
·
Indigenous Education,
counselling training program diploma, or Diploma in Native Education Indigenous
Studies; and
·
Experience working with
Indigenous students in a counselling or support role.
ASSETS
·
The
ability and willingness to provide recommendations in a timely manner,
demonstrating good judgement, respect for organizational policies and
procedures in addition to Saugeen First Nation values and inherent rights;
·
Genuine
knowledge and understanding of the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the
willingness to learn;
·
Familiarity
with Saugeen First Nation history;
·
Excellent written and oral
communication;
·
Organized and able to
manage competing demands; and,
·
Experience mentoring or
coaching students.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
·
Clean vulnerable sector
police check
·
Valid driver’s license
·
Access to a reliable
vehicle
·
Eligible to work in
Canada
APPLICATION
PROCESS:
Qualified
applicants are invited to apply for this position online using Apply to
Education (ATE) at https://bwdsb.simplication.com /. Applicants are
asked to provide a resume and cover letter.
All fees for the ATE application
process are covered by the Bluewater District School Board. Should applicants require assistance in
registering for Apply to Education (ATE), they may contact the ATE Help Desk at
1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
We thank everyone for
applying, however, only applicants who will be moving forward in the selection
process will be contacted.
Equity
Bluewater
District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning
environment for all students and staff.
Accommodation
Bluewater
District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace
and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise
require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the
Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection
process.
Wellness
Bluewater
District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work
environment.
