Graduation Coach for Black Students Term

York Region District School Board; Canada; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school board in Canada is seeking a Graduation Coach for Black Students to support engagement and achievement among Black students. The role involves mentoring, developing intervention strategies, and collaborating with educators. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience working with Black students. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $71,312 to $80,595 annually.

Qualifications

• Three years of directly related experience working with Black students.
• Life experience deeply rooted in local Black communities.
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff to support Black students.
• Develop needs assessments and intervention strategies for students.
• Act as a mentor and advisor to students.

Skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Degree or Diploma in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Overview

Graduation Coach for Black Students – Term Leadership and Parent Engagement Department (supporting St. Patrick’s High School and Lester B. Pearson High School). This full‑time (1.0 FTE) temporary assignment will begin as soon as the recruitment process is complete and is anticipated to end on June 26, 2026.

Why Work With Us

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations, offering an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire deep learning so that all can realize their full potential. 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 communities. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialised 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school board staff, including school administrators and guidance counsellors, using data to identify and provide support to Black students to increase engagement and achievement by considering academic records, behaviour, attendance and family status.
• Develop needs assessments and intervention strategies for each student, including plans for transition support, graduation and career attainment.
• Assemble a graduation team for each student, including teachers, family and other resources from both inside and outside the school(s).
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers and parents/guardians to respond to all barriers that affect the engagement, well‑being and learning of students.
• Conduct individual in‑person and virtual sessions via video conferencing on an as‑needed basis with students and monitor progress and performance.
• Act as a mentor and advisor to students, playing an essential role as an advocate for them with teachers, other school staff, parents/guardians and community members.
• Explore career possibilities with students and support their pursuit of career interests.
• Support students’ academic progress through tutoring, course planning, peer mentoring and role‑modeling.
• Create additional opportunities for students to be engaged during breaks in regular programming (e.g., long weekends, extended breaks).
• Establish relationships with various service agencies serving the Black community.
• Prepare reports and statistics on program progression and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work.
• Three years of directly related experience working with Black students.
• Life experience deeply rooted in local Black communities.
• Understanding the diversity and composition of local Black communities.
• Awareness of local community resources and the ability to support students/families in accessing and navigating those resources.
• Demonstrated ability to be a mentor, advisor and advocate for students.
• Excellent organizational, collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet program needs.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle.
• The equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Ability to speak French or other languages (asset).

Salary

This temporary position offers a full‑time annual salary range of $71,312 – $80,595, prorated to reflect the duration of the assignment.

Locations

St. Patrick’s High School – 2525 Alta Vista Dr., Ottawa; Lester B. Pearson High School – 2072 Jasmine Cres., Ottawa.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform and include a cover letter and resume in the ATE profile. The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on November 26, 2025.

Interview Process

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selected candidates will receive an e‑mail with interview details. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Reference Policy

References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. If you are currently not an OCSB employee, a police record check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months will be required.

Contact

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to [e-mail] or [e-mail].

EEO and Diversity Statement

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 and extends its respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their vital past and present contributions.