Landing Success Student Coordinator

**Job Details**:
**INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING***

**BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD***

**INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR***

**LANDING SUCCESS STUDENT COORDINATOR***

The Landing Success Student Coordinator will assist in the planning and implementation of the summer transition program for Grade 8 Indigenous students moving to Grade 9 in September. They will also offer personal insight into their experiences at secondary school, i.e., academic expectations, extracurricular activity opportunities, and sports.

Bluewater District School Board values diversity in the workplace. Based on the nature of this position, and pursuant to Part II of the special employment guidelines of the Ontario Human Rights Code, indigenous ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge required for the success of this position and its impact to the organization.

**COMMENCING**:July 2, 2024 and ending August 2, 2024

**REMUNERATION**:$20.00/hour (inclusive of 4% vacation and holiday pay) plus Cooperative Education Credits

**HOURS OF WORK**:Full time hours Monday - Friday (Students in attendance from Monday to Thursday; Friday for program planning)

**LOCATION**:Aaron Roote Memorial Youth Centre, Saugeen First Nation

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Support the successful transition of Grade 8 Indigenous students into Grade 9 through summer activities and programming
- Provide insight into secondary academic expectations, programming, and extracurricular activities
- Assist in the planning for and implementation of a summer transition program
- Model and support the acquisition of the learning skills needed to be successful at secondary school
- Perform other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Residency: The student must be a resident of Ontario during the period of employment and should be living in Ontario at the time they start work
- Student must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must have a Social Insurance Number

**ASSETS**:

- An understanding of the Anishinaabe traditions and community
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Organized and able to manage competing demands
- experience mentoring or coaching

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Clean vulnerable sector police check;
- Eligible to work in Canada

**APPLICATION PROCESS**:

- Please include a cover letter, references and permission to check references.

We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:
**Kim Harbinson***

Learning Services Administrator - Student Services

**Equity**
- Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff. _

**Accommodation**

**Wellness**
- Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment._

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Posted On

May 03, 2024

Closing Date & Time

May 08, 2024 04:00 PM EST/EDT

Job Type

Contract

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Job Open To

ECE, EA and Support Staff, Management & Professionals

City

Chesley

School/Location

BEC - Student Success

Employment Start Date

July 02, 2024

End Date

2024/08/02