Indigenous Graduation Coach/Kendaaswin Ekiitang
Full-time, Permanent
As part of a team, the Kendaaswin Ekiitang (Indigenous Graduation Coach) will provide support to Indigenous learners with the goal of obtaining an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and successfully transitioning into post-secondary education, training or labour market opportunities. The Graduation Coach focuses on relationship building and mentoring and will support transitions, culture, career planning, academics and parent engagement. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with Indigenous students by identifying barriers and solutions to student learning, engagement and well-being. In addition, the candidate will collaborate with school staff, parents, Indigenous community partners and outside agencies to build networks and supports to foster success for students. The candidate will play a lead role in assisting staff members to improve achievement, well-being and graduation rates for Indigenous students.
Essential Qualifications
University degree in Indigenous Social Work, Indigenous Studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, working with and supporting Indigenous youth. Lived experience will be considered.
Experience Required
- Experience (minimum of 2 years) working with Indigenous youth and families
- Experience with the Indigenous Holistic Lifelong Learning model
- A valid driver's license and the willingness and ability to travel for school board related business
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of Indigenous traditional teachings, cultures, perspectives, values, and history, and a deep connection to the local Indigenous community
- Awareness of local Indigenous community resources and ability to connect students and families to these resources
- Ability to be a mentor, role model and an advisor to Indigenous students
- Strong organizational and communication skills, proficient computer skills and a willingness to be flexible
- Ability to collect relevant student data and use it to inform planning for success
- Ability to interpret data to communicate progress and needs of students
- Superior ability to motivate students to stay engaged in learning by getting to know students and facilitating engagement
- Initiative, accountability, patience, integrity and flexibility
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The following are considered an asset
- Experience working in an education setting
- Trauma informed care model
- Cultural safety practices
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) training
- Demonstrated understanding of Anti-Indigenous Racism
- Knowledge or fluency in Ojibwe language
- Experience with collecting and analyzing data
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity group: Indigenous Persons.
Our board is committed to providing safe environments for our students and staff. Should you receive an offer of employment will include the requirement to submit an acceptable Police Record Vulnerable Sector Check, and completion of the Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Training (on-line) prior to the commencement of any employment duties.
For more information on this opportunity and working for Sudbury Catholic Schools, please view the fully detailed job description by clicking and visit . Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and submit an up-to-date resume, along with supporting educational / training documentation. This job posting is for an existing position vacancy. All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board is committed to building a diverse and qualified workforce which reflects and serves the needs of its students and its communities, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Board.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes. For questions about this collection of information please contact Human Resources Services at (705) 673-5620.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, or if you have questions about this collection of information, please contact Human Resources Services at (705) 673-5620.
Thank you for your interest in Sudbury Catholic Schools.
Mission: To realize each student’s potential within our inclusive Catholic learning community by nurturing and developing their mind, body and spirit.
Vision: Leaders in Learning and Faith
