Graduation Coach - Indigenous Education

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