Upper Grand District School Board

Transitions &

- Graduation Coach (Teacher) –
- Indigenous Focus (Grades 7-12) Effective: Immediately to June 30, 2027

Federation Affiliation

While performing this position, you are a member of the Ontario Secondary School teachers'

- Federation representing the District 18 Teachers'
- Bargaining

Unit.

Union dues will apply.

Summary

Reporting to the Coordinating Administrator of Indigenous Education, the Transitions &

- Graduation Coach - Indigenous Focus will support Indigenous students in grades 7-12 in successful transitions, pathways preparations, and graduation. The Indigenous

Transitions &
- Graduation Coach, in collaboration with the K-12 Program Leader, Indigenous Education, school-based and other staff and the broader community, acts as an advisor to Indigenous youth, responding to individual and systemic barriers (e.g. academic, mental health, justice, cultural knowledge); identifying and addressing individual barriers to engagement, learning and well-being; facilitating access and referrals to academic supports and community resources to provide an integrated support system; and supporting the holistic well-being of First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth. Relationships rooted in local Indigenous communities are integral to this position.

Location

This is an in-person, itinerant role that will require travel to a variety of schools and sites within the Upper Grand DSB. The successful candidate will have a homebase determined in consultation with the Coordinating Administrator of Indigenous Education and be in-person, daily, at sites as assigned by their supervisor.

Responsibilities Include

Supporting Indigenous students in grades 7-12 by:

- Working closely with Indigenous learners, families, community members and schools to improve student and family engagement, attendance rates, academic success, and well-being;




- Advocating for each learner with teachers, other school staff and families;
- Working with a range of staff and community members, including the First Nations, Métis, Inuit Education Program lead, Indigenous mental health workers, school staff, parents/guardians/families, to support learning and success of Indigenous students, and to help engage with culturally responsive approaches;
- Support implementation of system goals related to Indigenous education, specifically in support of self-identified students;
- Assist in transition from elementary to secondary, the exploration of the range of post-secondary pathways, and secondary graduation;
- Compiling data that tracks and monitors Indigenous student achievement and well-being and preparing the data into reports;
- Providing opportunities for Indigenous learner leadership skills, and connecting with Indigenous role models and leaders in the community;
- Creating spaces for students to voice their experiences to enable the board and schools to establish trusting relationships and responsive services; and
- Promoting a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives and Indigenous student needs among school staff.
- Working collaboratively with the other Transitions &
- Graduation Coach - Indigenous Focus

Qualifications &

- Experience

- Must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
- Intermediate/Senior qualifications required
- First Nations, Métis, Inuit Education qualifications and/or identification as First Nation, Métis or Inuit required




- Special Education qualifications an asset
- Guidance qualifications an asset

Candidates should have experience with:

- Creating an equitable learning environment that supports the engagement and well-being of students;
- Increasing student engagement;
- Embedding culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy;
- Cultivating and nurturing positive relationships with learners and families of Indigenous ancestry;
- Identifying systemic barriers and appropriate intervention points;
- Knowing and understanding with sensitivity the effects and impacts of historical educational experiences of Indigenous Peoples, including transgenerational trauma; and
- Accessing local Indigenous community resources and the ability to support students and their families in accessing and navigating these resources.

Other Qualifications

- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem-solving, sound judgment and sensitivity, broad understanding of and an inclusive approach to relationship building;
- Experience handling complex issues with sensitivity, confidentiality, tact, and discretion;
- Demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting Indigenous youth;
- Ability to collect, collate and interpret data;
- Solid organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload, prioritize and organize work effectively, and maintain detailed records;
- Experience using Edsembli and Clevr an asset.
- Valid “G”
- Class driver's license required.

Preference Will Be Given For Candidates Who

- Are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit
- Possess a degree and/or additional qualifications in Indigenous Studies/Indigenous Education

Include your Ontario College of Teachers' registration number in all correspondence. Please note: Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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