OECTA - 9434 - Indigenous Education Consultant (1.00)

Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is seeking an Indigenous Education Consultant, Western Region – Permanent Term, located in Kemptville. This role emphasizes literacy/numeracy, Catholic curriculum, and program development to improve Indigenous student achievement and well-being.

You will mentor Indigenous students, coordinate initiatives, and provide job-embedded professional development for teachers.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario College of Teachers Certificate.
• Qualifications in Primary or Junior and Intermediate or Senior Divisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, instructional leadership, and organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of current Ministry initiatives on Indigenous Education.
• Extensive knowledge of instructional assessment, evaluation and reporting practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in planning and delivering teacher professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support Indigenous Education by advancing ministry priorities.
• Provide mentoring to Indigenous students and support transitions to graduation and post-secondary paths.
• Develop proposals and coordinate activities to enhance Indigenous Education across CDSBEO schools.
• Deliver professional development in Indigenous Education, culturally responsive pedagogy, literacy and numeracy.
• Liaise with CDSBEO departments on various initiatives.
• Act as liaison with Indigenous Education Council, students, families, staff, Elders and communities.
• Assist with delivery of professional development within Curriculum Department and Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
• Establish Indigenous student culture groups and spaces that foster belonging and engagement.
• Travel to CDSBEO schools to support student programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instructional leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Indigenous Education knowledge

Education

Ontario College of Teachers Certificate

Qualifications in Primary/Junior and Intermediate/Senior Divisions

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

2755 Highway 43, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0

phone: [phone] toll free: 1-800-443-4562

[e-mail]

September 16, 2026

VACANCY

OECTA - 9434

Position: Indigenous Education Consultant, Western Region – Permanent Term

Location: Kemptville Board Office

Salary: As per Collective Agreement

FTE: 1.00

Effective: October 1, 2026 – June 28, 2027

Note: This position keeps the consultant-level responsibilities while clearly incorporating Indigenous Graduation Coach elements, the Western Region focus, and board-wide support.

Expertise:

Indigenous Education K to 12 with a particular emphasis on Literacy/Numeracy and Catholic Curriculum.

Summary:

• Promote and support Indigenous Education by advancing the Ontario Ministry of Education priorities related to Indigenous student achievement and well-being;
• Provide individual and group mentoring to Indigenous students, monitor progress, support transitions, and help students identify pathways to graduation, post-secondary education, apprenticeships, training, and employment;
• Develop proposals and coordinate activities to enhance Indigenous Education in all CDSBEO schools;
• Provide job-embedded professional development support for teachers in Indigenous Education, culturally responsive pedagogy, literacy, numeracy, assessment and evaluation, learning strategies, and curriculum implementation;
• Liaise with various CDSBEO Departments, (Student Success, Special Education, Curriculum, Religious and Family Life Education and Equity and Inclusion, and Continuing Education Departments) on various initiatives;
• Act as the Board's liaison with the CDSBEO Indigenous Education Council, Indigenous students, families, school staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous communities, and community partners to strengthen relationships and support student success;
• Assist with the delivery of professional development programs within the Curriculum Department's mandate and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action;
• Establish and facilitate Indigenous student culture groups, leadership opportunities, and culturally affirming spaces that foster student voice, belonging, identity, engagement, achievement, and well-being;
• Travel to various CDSBEO schools to support various student programs;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario College of Teachers Certificate
• Qualifications in Primary or Junior and Intermediate or Senior Divisions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, instructional leadership, and organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of current Ministry initiatives on Indigenous Education
• Extensive knowledge of instructional assessment, evaluation and reporting practices in alignment with the Institute for Catholic Education and the Ontario Ministry of Education, and Board directives
• Demonstrated effective leadership and experience in working with board and school teams and expertise in the planning and delivery of teacher professional development
• Experience teaching in both elementary and secondary school would be considered an asset
• First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples: Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures Part 1 and Religious Education Part 1 is recommended
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students, families, communities, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers is recommended

Posting closes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 23, 2026.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The CDSBEO adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is committed to an inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Catholic District School Board acknowledges that our schools are located on the unceded, traditional Algonquin territory of the Anishinaabe people as well as the land of the Mohawk territory of the Haudenosaunee/ Rotinonhsho'n:ni people. We respect both the land and the people of this land including all Indigenous people who have walked in this place.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), if applicants require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please reach prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.