Indigenous Graduation Coach

Lambton Kent District School Board; Chatham; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

Lambton Kent District School Board is seeking an Indigenous Graduation Coach to support Indigenous students and families, focusing on graduation success. The role involves coordinating programs, collaborating with staff, families and Indigenous partners, and building networks of support to foster student achievement.

Focus is on anti-oppressive education and equitable support, with a commitment to improving graduation rates for Indigenous high school students across Chatham-Kent and surrounding

Qualifications

• Completion of a college or university program - related field preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or related field.
• Only Indigenous applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement programs and supports for Indigenous students to promote graduation.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, Indigenous community partners and agencies to build networks of support.
• Support staff to improve achievement, wellbeing and graduation rates for Indigenous students.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative & self-direction

Cultural sensitivity

Curriculum knowledge

Education

College/ university program in related field

Job description

Title: Indigenous Graduation Coach

Start Date: Immediate

Position Type: Permanent

Position Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Posting Overview

The Indigenous Graduation Coach will assist with leading and implementing programs, services and other supports to meet the unique needs of Indigenous students and their families, with a focus on student success and graduation. Duties will include organizing supportive activities and opportunities and collaboration with school staff, parents, Indigenous community partners and outside agencies to build networks and supports to foster success for students. As a member of the school team, the Indigenous Graduation Coach will play a crucial role in assisting all staff to improve the achievement, well-being and graduation rates for Indigenous high school students.

The LKDSB is committed to championing anti-oppressive education and to providing equitable support to Indigenous students. This position has been created to support that priority. The hiring for this position will be completed equitably in accordance with the Special Programs provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We invite applicants to self-identify in their cover letter or resume as part of their application. All information submitted through the application process is confidential and will only be used to determine eligibility for this role.

A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required as a condition of employment for this position.

Qualifications / Experience

• Completion of a college or university program - related field is preferred;
• Successful experience working in a field related to or with local Indigenous communities.

Only candidates who self-identify as Indigenous will be considered.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge

• Strong appreciation of, and empathy with, the needs of students assisting them towards academic success and completion of requirements of graduation;
• Sensitivity to local Indigenous perspectives and priorities;
• Good understanding of the Ontario curriculum as it relates to Indigenous perspectives and priorities;
• Knowledge of and access to community services;
• A high degree of initiative and self-direction;
• Strong communication and organization skills as well as proficient computer skills;
• Good interpersonal skills in order to interact positively with students, parents and school staff displaying professionalism;
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Human Rights Code, Child and Family Services Act, and L.K.D.S.B. Safe Schools Policy;
• Access to reliable transportation; travel throughout the district will be required.

Position Effective Date & Length

One position available.

Non-union, Permanent, 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day

Home locations to be determined. Primarily based in the Chatham-Kent area.

Compensation

Level 1 - $58,585/annum - $65,094/annum

Comprehensive benefit package and OMERS pension plan are provided.