Indigenous Studies Consultant: Leadership & 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

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.