INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUCCESS COACH

Salary: $62,222 - 66,037 (September 1, 2025) (plus benefits and pension)
Start Date: August 18, 2025
Location: Eastside Secondary School - HOPE Campus OR Harry J. Clarke Public School, Deseronto Public School, Easthill Elementary School, and Tyendinaga Public School ( Possible float as needed)
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 38 in-person schools (31 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.
The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.
The region connects the outdoors with small cities, quaint villages and rolling rural landscapes. Here you will discover decades of tradition, mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own story and picture yourself here!
We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.
Job Overview: Reporting directly to the School Principal, this role is one of support, mentorship and advocacy for Indigenous students. The role assists in developing and implementing programs, services and provides facilitation of other supports to meet the unique needs of Indigenous students and their families. This role focuses on student transitions and graduation, including but not limited to intermediate to secondary level, post-secondary education and training or labour market opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Haudenosaunee members of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte or Haudenosaunee ancestry and/or knowledge of Indigenous traditional teachings, cultures, perspectives, values, history and contemporary realities, including deep connections to the local community.
• Minimum of two (2) year post secondary education in a related human science/service field. A two (2) year diploma or equivalent in Indigenous Studies is an asset.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working with youth in a related setting.
• Demonstrated experience building trusting, respectful, and safe relationships with Indigenous students.
• Understanding of Ontario secondary school diploma requirements for graduation (ie. community service hours, literacy test, etc.) an asset.
• Evidence of developed communication skills with experience resolving conflicts.
• Lived experience as an Indigenous person with cultural roots and beliefs, with awareness of local Indigenous community resources is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to support students with academics.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Background check.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people in Ontario and across the communities we serve, We welcome applicants from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical or mental) disabilities
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarioans with Disabilities Ac t (AODA). Should you require an accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please notify them when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.

• Build positive relationships with Indigenous students including but not limited to; identifying barriers and solutions to successful transition to secondary school, student learning, engagement and wellbeing.
• Support and facilitate opportunities for students to connect with their Indigenous cultural identity, organize and facilitate student leadership development and support student leaders to have a voice throughout the school and student mentorship opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to increase student wellness, mental, physical, academic, make referrals to appropriate resources, and assist in the navigation of appropriate resources to achieve positive outcomes.
• Identify incoming students from feeder schools and in collaboration with the student success team, develop and implement transition processes and reach ahead programming for Indigenous students.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians, community organizations, and other pertinent resource groups. This involves connecting individual students with community/programs and organizations; developing or working with local mentoring programs, businesses and/or community facilitators to connect individual students with mentors.