Graduation Coach for Black Students
1 week ago
Graduation Coach for Black Students
Leadership and Parent Engagement Department
(supporting Notre Dame High School)
Non-Affiliated (PES3)
**Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board**: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
The Graduation Coach will provide support, advocacy and advisory services for Black students, with the goal of increasing the number of Black students obtaining an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and successfully transitioning into post-secondary education or labour market opportunities.
The position is a part-time (0.50 FTE) temporary assignment that will begin as soon as the recruitment process is complete and is anticipated to end on June 27, 2025.
**POSITION DETAILS**:
Collaborate with school board staff, including school administrators, guidance counsellors and others in using data to identify and provide support to Black students to increase engagement and achievement by considering factors such as academic records, behaviour, attendance and family status
Develop needs assessments and intervention strategies for each student, including plans for transition support, graduation and career attainment
Assemble a graduation team for each student, including teachers, family and other resources from both inside and outside of the school(s)
Collaborate with administrators, teachers and parents/guardians to respond to all barriers that affect the engagement, well-being and learning of students
Conduct individual in-person as well as virtual sessions via video conferencing on an as-needed basis with students and monitor progress and performance
Act as a mentor and an advisor to students and play an essential role as an advocate for them with teachers, other school staff, parents/guardians and community members
Explore career possibilities with students and support their pursuit of career interests
Support students’ academic progress through tutoring, course planning, peer mentoring and role modelling
Create additional opportunities for students to be engaged during breaks in regular programming (i.e. long weekends, extended breaks, etc.)
Establish relationships with various service agencies serving the Black community
Prepare reports and statistics on program progression and outcomes
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Degree or Diploma in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work
Three years of directly related experience working with Black students
Life experience deeply rooted in local Black communities
Understanding the diversity and composition of local Black communities.
Awareness of local community resources and the ability to support students/families in accessing and navigating the resources
Demonstrated ability to be a mentor, advisor and advocate for students
Excellent organizational, collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet program needs
The equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
**The following would be considered an asset**:
Ability to speak French or other languages
**School Location(s)**: Notre Dame HS
This is a temporary position with a part-time (0,50 FTE) annual salary range of $34,786 - $39,314 (prorated from the full time annual salary of $69,573 - $78,629). This salary will also be prorated to reflect the duration of the assignment.
You will be required to provide a negative Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months if successful in the hiring process.
AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ottawa Catholic School Board Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated Pathway Support Specialist to provide tailored support, advocacy, and advisory services to Black students at Notre Dame High School. Your primary goal will be to increase the number of Black students obtaining an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and successfully transitioning into post-secondary education or labour...
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