2526-19 - 1.0 FTE Indigenous Graduation Coach

Northwest Catholic District School Board; Canada; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A school board in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an Indigenous Graduation Coach to support Indigenous students at Sacred Heart School. Responsibilities include facilitating transitions, addressing barriers, and fostering strong relationships with students and their families. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Indigenous cultures, strong organizational skills, and a relevant educational background. The position offers a salary range of $69,660 to $76,055 and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Enrollment in OMERS Pension Plan

Personal leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous children and families in Northwestern Ontario.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address barriers for Indigenous students.
• Support Indigenous students in academic and cultural development.
• Facilitate transitions for Indigenous students.
• Support school staff in integrating Indigenous perspectives.

Skills

Familiarity with First Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures

Knowledge of the Ojibwe language

Strong organizational skills

Flexibility and cooperative work

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, First Nations Family Support

Job description

THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING #25/26-19

1.0 FTE Indigenous Graduation Coach (10 month permanent position)

Sacred Heart School

The Northwest Catholic District School Board is a system committed to Catholic Education. The Board serves the communities of Dryden, Fort Frances, Sioux Lookout, Atikokan and Stratton in Northwestern Ontario. The Board operates five elementary schools, serving a total of approximately 1300 students.

The Northwest Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Indigenous Graduation Coach, located at Sacred Heart School, commencing as soon as possible.

The Indigenous Graduation Coach will be a central caring adult within the school community who supports Indigenous students in their educational journey from elementary through to successful transition into secondary school. They support Indigenous students, families, school and community to connect resources to meet each student's needs. As an integral member of the school's Student Success team, the Indigenous Graduation Coach collaborates with School Administration, classroom educators and the Indigenous Education Lead to ensure culturally responsive, student-centered supports are available for Indigenous learners.

Duties:

• Identify and address barriers to better enable Indigenous students to engage in school, to facilitate individual learning, well being and achievement.
• Facilitate transitions for Indigenous students – whether entering the school, progressing between grades or moving on to secondary school, ensuring each student has a clear, supported path forward.
• Support Indigenous students in their academic, social, emotional and cultural development through mentorship, regular check-ins and support plans.
• Further establish trusting relationships with Indigenous students, their families and communities to support strong home, community, school and parish relationships.
• Support school staff in building strong school-community connections and integrating culturally relevant and appropriate Indigenous perspectives and local history into classroom learning and nutrition break programming to support truth and reconciliation.
• With the support team, identify strategies, milestones and indicators to support Indigenous students to achieve their academic goals, attend and engage in school and school community, transition into school, throughout grades and secondary schools.

Required Qualifications:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, First Nations Family Support, or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with and supporting Indigenous children and families.
• Must be familiar with First Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures within our region and must possess extensive experience working with First Nation, Metis and Inuit students, their families and communities within Northwestern Ontario.
• Have knowledge of the Ojibwe language.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the willingness to be flexible and work cooperatively with others.
• Must have a valid Ontario driver's license and the ability to travel.

Salary/Benefits:

$69,660 to $76,055 (dependent upon experience and qualifications). We also offer a comprehensive and generous benefit package including personal leave and enrollment into the OMERS Pension Plan.

Application Procedure:

• Cover letter and resume outlining academic and professional qualifications as well as relevant experience.
• Three (3) employment related references, one (1) of which must be from your current supervisor with written authorization to contact references in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Interested applicants must submit the above to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. This job posting is open until filled. The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Applicants with disabilities can request accommodation during the recruitment process by contacting Natalie Katona, Human Resource Administrator at [phone] ext.1236 or [e-mail].

Kathy Bryck, Board Chair
Jackie Robinson, Director of Education
August 14, 2025
September 9, 2025 - revised and reposted