Indigenous Student Graduation Coach

Superior Greenstone District School Board; Marathon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior-Greenstone District School Board invites applications for an Indigenous Grad Coach to join the Indigenous Education team. The role focuses on developing programs to support Indigenous students and families, with emphasis on graduation and student well‑being under board policies and provincial legislation.

The successful candidate will mentor students, coordinate with Elders and community resources, monitor at-risk students and drive strategies to improve credit accumulation,

Qualifications

• A College Diploma in Social Work, Indigenous Studies or another specialization relevant to the position, or a combination of experience, education and training.
• A minimum of one (1) year of progressive related experience in a unionized and/or non-unionized environment.
• A demonstrated understanding of the culture, history and traditions of local First Nation Communities.
• Fluency in Ojibwa Language is an asset.
• A valid driver's license is required along with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proficiency in computer skills such as Microsoft applications, e-mail, cloud-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Report the day-to day program success and student interaction to the School Principal and take direction on priorities.
• Act as a mentor and advocate to students, facilitating access and referrals to academic supports and community resources to provide an integrated support system for student achievement and well‑being.
• Identify areas of concern and students at risk based on data collected by the Grad Coach.
• Implement initiatives to improve academic achievement, graduation rate and credit accumulation as part of the Student Success Team.
• Interact and build relationships with Student Well-being check ins.
• Develop and implement school intervention and prevention strategies based on data collected by the Grad Coach.
• Communicate with staff and students regularly regarding completion of tasks and achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Ensure staff, family support and parental communication and engagement.
• Organize, coordinate and facilitate school community cultural activities.
• Coordinate community Elders and knowledge keepers to share cultural teachings and participate in community and regional events.
• Identify and research potential programs such as pathway planning.

Skills

Experience

Cultural knowledge of First Nations

Ojibwa language (asset)

Driver's license

PC literacy (MS Office, email, cloud)

Education

College Diploma in Social Work or Indigenous Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office & Cloud Apps

Job description

Superior-Greenstone District School Board invites applications for an Indigenous Grad Coach to join the Indigenous Education team. The role focuses on developing programs to support Indigenous students and families, with emphasis on graduation and student well‑being under board policies and provincial legislation.

The successful candidate will mentor students, coordinate with Elders and community resources, monitor at-risk students and drive strategies to improve credit accumulation,