GRADUATION COACH

1.0 FTE Temporary position (July 2 - 29, 2025)
Monday to Thursday at Beausoleil First Nation, Fridays online
The Simcoe County District School Board is committed to supporting the academic excellence and well-being of Indigenous students. The Graduation Coach for Indigenous students will provide supports to Indigenous students and their families with the goal of helping each student achieve their goals toward a successful transition to secondary school, achieve credit, graduate, and successfully transition into their chosen post-secondary pathway. Under the direction of school and board administration, the Graduation Coach will support the cultural engagement, well-being and academic achievement of Indigenous students using the Four Directions model.

APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED FROM QUALIFIED APPLICANTS OF INDIGENOUS DESCENT WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS EDUCATION (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 24.1A OF THE ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE).

In collaboration with the Summer School Administrator (or their designate), the duties of the role include but are not limited to the following:

• Create a caring and nurturing school and community environment by addressing the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of Indigenous students by developing and maintaining trusting relationships;
• Work closely with Indigenous students and their families to identify and support social, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and physical well-being while serving as a mentor and advisor;
• Coordinate local community cultural support services and will liaise between school, home, and community social service agencies with the view to connecting individual students who are identified as being at risk of not graduating with mentors;
• Work with both elementary and secondary school communities to improve Indigenous students’ feelings and perceptions of the educational experience;
• Collaborate with school administrators, staff, families, and community resources to identify current barriers and develop meaningful solutions to support student engagement and success;
• Monitor attendance and assignment completion with a focus on key expectations leading to a successful graduation outcome;
• prepare and provide reports to school administration which track the progress of individual students as they progress towards graduation (data collection and analysis);
• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of Indigenous Education programs and services;
• Support and attend additional Indigenous Education or other program department system initiatives, which may occur outside regular working hours; and
• Perform other duties as assigned with consideration to the unique needs of SCDSB stakeholders and beyond to meet system needs.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Humanities, Social Science, Social Services, Psychology, or other similar degree / diploma with two years of experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Board;
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of Decolonizing and Indigenizing the curriculum;
• Ability to provide program support for integrating Indigenous history, culture and Ways of Knowing into various curriculum areas, with an understanding of how students develop cultural competence related to Indigenous education;
• Demonstrated ability to engage school staff in teaching and learning practices that are both innovative and culturally relevant to the needs of Indigenous students and the parent community; and,
• Understanding of learning strategies, program modifications and teaching methodologies which support students with special needs to make connections and understand Indigenous culture and practices.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS WITH A SENIORITY DATE IN THE A.P.S.S.P. UNION ARE REQUESTED TO IDENTIFY THEIR SENIORITY DATE ON THEIR COVER LETTER.

The position is effective July 2, 2025 until July 29, 2025. 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Learning will be face-to-face Monday to Thursday and Fridays will be virtual. For mileage claim purposes, home locations will be the location of the program. In the case of the Christian Island program, this would be the island ferry dock and any fees associated with travel on the ferry may be claimed as per APM 2502.
The compensation range for this position is $39.95 - $49.19 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a unionized position and union dues are applicable. This position is subject to budget approval.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position through the Apply to Education (ATE) website at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentation confirming certifications; and written permission to contact two professional references on or before 12:00 p.m. June 5 , 2025 . Cover letters may be addressed to Alison Golding , Interim Principal of Indigenous Education in ATE or email at .

To view the posting on the ATE website, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board. To apply for the posting:

• Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc. or Management and Professionals) applicant account;
• Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;
• Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;
• Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;
• Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.

* ALL FEES FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS ARE COVERED BY THE SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. *

Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy or by fax. Should applicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted

• Create a caring and nurturing school and community environment by addressing the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of Indigenous students by developing and maintaining trusting relationships;
• Work closely with Indigenous students and their families to identify and support social, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and physical well-being while serving as a mentor and advisor;
• Coordinate local community cultural support services and will liaise between school, home, and community social service agencies with the view to connecting individual students who are identified as being at risk of not graduating with mentors;
• Work with both elementary and secondary school communities to improve Indigenous students’ feelings and perceptions of the educational experience;
• Collaborate with school administrators, staff, families, and community resources to identify current barriers and develop meaningful solutions to support student engagement and success;
• Monitor attendance and assignment completion with a focus on key expectations leading to a successful graduation outcome;
• prepare and provide reports to school administration which track the progress of individual students as they progress towards graduation (data collection and analysis);
• Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of Indigenous Education programs and services;
• Support and attend additional Indigenous Education or other program department system initiatives, which may occur outside regular working hours; and
• Perform other duties as assigned with consideration to the unique needs of SCDSB stakeholders and beyond to meet system needs