Expression of Interest: Consultant - Indigenous Studies (K-12) Leadership and Parent Engagement

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Catholic School Board seeks a Consultant for Indigenous Studies (K-12) focused on Leadership & Parent Engagement. You will collaborate with principals, teachers and staff to advance Indigenous education initiatives and equity across the K-12 system, with emphasis on grades 7–12 and high school courses.

Responsibilities include planning with teachers, delivering professional learning, and supporting ministry/board initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ontario College of Teachers Certificate in good standing.
• Lived experience deeply rooted in local Indigenous communities.
• A minimum of 2+ years of teaching experience (for the 2026/2027 year).
• Specialist or honours specialist qualification.
• Knowledge of Growing Success, deep learning framework, differentiated instruction and assessment practices.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies curriculum and implementation strategies.
• Creativity and expertise in leading new initiatives at school/system level and partnerships.
• Strong instructional leadership, organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to Catholic and Indigenous professional learning communities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers teaching Indigenous content (NBE3/NAC1O).
• Support ministry/board initiatives including Deep Learning and equity.
• Assist in delivering Indigenous education curriculum.
• Provide professional learning for educators in the Board.
• Plan budgets to support Indigenous Studies responsibilities.
• Complete ministry and board reports.
• Plan workshops for Indigenous days and system celebrations.
• Develop and monitor school and board improvement plans.
• Promote Gospel values and Catholic Graduate Expectations.
• Support Student Success initiatives and SAP planning.
• Use Google Suite and social media for effective communication.
• Collaborate with various board departments on student success and learning technologies.

Skills

Collaboration

Professional learning

Google Suite

Public speaking

Educational leadership

Communication

Budget planning

Interpersonal skills

Equity and inclusion

Curriculum implementation

Education

Ontario College of Teachers Certificate

Specialist or honours specialist

Experience with Indigenous Studies curriculum

Job description

Consultant - Indigenous Studies (K-12)

Leadership and Parent Engagement

Expression of Interest

Applications are invited for the position of Consultant - Leadership & Parent Engagement (Indigenous Education). Under the direction of the Principal of Leadership and Parent Engagement and working in collaboration with the Coordinator, principals, teachers and non-teaching staff to implement Board and Ministry of Education initiatives. This role supports the K-12 system but will primarily focus on grades 7-12 and the high school courses.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, plan with, and support all teachers who are teaching English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices (NBE3) & Expressions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Cultures (NAC1O)

• Assist with Ministry of Education initiatives, Board initiatives and committees, including Deep Learning, Equity, and multi-subject planning

• Support the delivery of the Indigenous education curriculum

• Provide professional learning opportunities and job embedded professional learning for educators in the Board

• Knowledge and understanding of land-based learning and its relation to Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing (Etuaptmumk)

• Assist in planning related budgets to support specific Indigenous Studies Consultant responsibilities

• Responsible for completing various Ministry and board reports

• Responsible for planning and implementing workshops and activities surrounding Indigenous days of significance throughout the school year, and at the system level

• Responsible for the reconciliACTION initiatives, as well as the Indigenous year-end annual celebrations

• Evaluate and provide suitable support materials to schools

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of school and board improvement plans

• Support and promote the Gospel values and Catholic Graduate Expectations through department priorities and initiatives

• Assist schools with Student Success initiatives and to support Student Achievement planning (SAP)

• Use Google Suite of tools and social media to support effective communication

• Collaborate with members of board departments including Intermediate/Secondary Student Success, Elementary Student Success, Learning Technologies, and Special Education and Student Services

Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Ontario College of Teachers Certificate in good standing

• Lived experience deeply rooted in local Indigenous communities

• A minimum of 2+ years of teaching experience (applicable for postings during the 2026/2027 school year)

• Specialist or honours specialist qualification

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Growing Success Document, the deep learning framework, differentiated instruction and current practices in assessment & evaluation

• Demonstrated knowledge of the most current First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies curriculum and strategies for implementation

• Creativity and expertise in leading and successfully implementing new initiatives at the school and/or system level, and the ability to develop partnerships

• Strong instructional leadership, organizational and time management skills

• Commitment to the building of Catholic and Indigenous professional learning communities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, dynamic and creative team environment

• Strong technology skills, including Google Suite, social media, and related digital tools to support digital citizenship.

• Experience facilitating and presenting to groups of teachers

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, educational and community group

The following would be considered an asset:

• Intermediate / Secondary qualifications

• Teaching experience in both the elementary and secondary panels

• Qualification in First Nation, Métis and Inuit Studies

• Demonstrated knowledge of the OCSB Equity Framework & Indigenous Ed Framework

In accordance with Board Policy, this position will be for a three (3) year term. These terms may be extended one year at a time, for up to an additional two (2) years at the discretion of the Director of Education.

The terms and conditions of this position shall be consistent with the terms outlined in the Collective Agreement and in accordance with Board Policy.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process

Information Collection Authority and Purpose:

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Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail].