Summary

As a key member of the Indigenous Education team, the Indigenous Grad Coach reports to the Manager and School Principal and is responsible for developing and implementing programs and services to support Indigenous students and their families, with a focus on student success and graduation in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, acts and policies of Superior-Greenstone District School Board. It is preferred that the successful candidate identifies as First Nation, Metis and/or Inuit.

- RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list)
- Report the day-to day program success and student interaction to the School Principal and take direction on priorities.
- Act as a mentor and advocate to students, facilitating access and referrals to academic supports and community resources to provide an integrated support system for student achievement and well-being.
- Identify areas of concern and students at risk based on data collected by the Grad Coach.
- Implement initiatives to improve academic achievement, graduation rate and credit accumulation as part of the Student Success Team.
- Interact and build relationships with Student Well-being check ins.
- Develop and implement school intervention and prevention strategies based on data collected by the Grad Coach.
- Adhere to safety and behavioral plans for students to mitigate risks.
- Communicate with staff and students regularly regarding completion of tasks and achievement of student learning outcomes.
- Ensure staff, family support and parental communication and engagement.
- Organize, coordinate and facilitate school community cultural activities.




- Coordinate community Elders and knowledge keepers to share cultural teachings and participate in community and regional events.
- Identify and research potential programs such as pathway planning.
- Coordinate and ensure a robust transition occurs for students.
- Promote and assist with employment services and skills (i.e. resume writing, cover letter, references, skills development and training, applications, employment prospect, referrals to Employment Services and employers, volunteer opportunities).
- Participate in meetings and professional development as a member of the Board’s Resource Team.
- Contribute and present relevant information to the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee.
- Assist in running the Indigenous Youth Coun
- Report on student success to the Board and Ministry of Education.

Title

JOB DESCRIPTION

Indigenous Grad Coach

As a key member of the Indigenous Education team, the Indigenous Grad Coach reports to the Manager and School Principal and is responsible for developing and implementing programs and services to support Indigenous students and their families, with a focus on student success and graduation in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, acts and policies of Superior-Greenstone District School Board. It is preferred that the successful candidate identifies as First Nation, Metis and/or Inuit.

- RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list)




- Report the day-to day program success and student interaction to the School Principal and take direction on priorities.
- Act as a mentor and advocate to students, facilitating access and referrals to academic supports and community resources to provide an integrated support system for student achievement and well-being.
- Identify areas of concern and students at risk based on data collected by the Grad Coach.
- Implement initiatives to improve academic achievement, graduation rate and credit accumulation as part of the Student Success Team.
- Interact and build relationships with Student Well-being check ins.
- Develop and implement school intervention and prevention strategies based on data collected by the Grad Coach.
- Adhere to safety and behavioral plans for students to mitigate risks.
- Communicate with staff and students regularly regarding completion of tasks and achievement of student learning outcomes.
- Ensure staff, family support and parental communication and engagement.
- Organize, coordinate and facilitate school community cultural activities.
- Coordinate community Elders and knowledge keepers to share cultural teachings and participate in community and regional events.
- Identify and research potential programs such as pathway planning.
- Coordinate and ensure a robust transition occurs for students.
- Promote and assist with employment services and skills (i.e. resume writing, cover letter, references, skills development and training, applications, employment opportunity, referrals to Employment Services and employers, volunteer opportunities).
- Participate in meetings and professiona

📌 1.0 FTE, Full-Time, Temporary, Indigenous, FNMI Graduation Coach (Greenstone)
🏢 Superior-Greenstone District School Board
📍 Greenstone