Graduation Coach for Black Students

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Waterloo Catholic District School Board Full time

**Job** **Posting***

**Graduation Coach for Black Students **1.0 FTE (1 Position Available)***

**This** temporary **full-time** **position** **is** **up** **to** **a** **(2)** **year** **appointment,** **ending** **August** **31,** **2025.***

**General** **Description** **of** **Duties**:
**The purpose of the Graduation Coach Program is to provide comprehensive, culturally responsive support to Black students to improve their well-being, academic achievements, and help affect systems change. The Graduation Coach will support Black students by acting as a mentor and advisor, collaborating with school based and other staff and the broader community in responding to individual and systemic barriers (e.g., academic, mental health, justice); identifying and addressing individual barriers to engagement, learning and well-being; and facilitating access and referrals to academic supports and community resources to provide an integrated support system for the students and to support students to be able to thrive in the framework of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations.**:
**The Graduation Coach will report to the Superintendents of Learning - Equity and Superintendent of Learning - Student Success and will be responsible for any Ministry reporting and accountability.**:
**Minimum** **Requirements**:

- University degree or College diploma with two years of experience in an education related field
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet program needs
- A valid driver’s license and a good driving record and willingness to travel throughout the community and to work flexible hours

**Desirable** **Assets**:

- Lived 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
- Deep understanding of systemic barriers and challenges that Black students face in the education system and in the wider community
- Understanding of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
- Demonstrates sound judgment and sensitivity, and ability to build rapport with various stakeholders
- Experience in handling contentious issues with sensitivity, confidentiality, tact and discretion

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, families, system staff, meet weekly with the WCDSB equity team and community resources to identify systemic barriers and develop meaningful solutions to support the engagement well-being and support high expectations for students.
- Maintain open communication with participating students and their caregivers/families, as well as relevant community members about the progress and needs of the students
- Knowledge of the Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Safe & Accepting Schools, and Equity & Inclusive Education
- Establish the protective factors necessary for participating students to thrive, including integrating and linking new programs and supports to existing ones
- Create a welcoming environment in the school for all Black students, including allocating a welcoming and culturally responsive dedicated room/space
- Facilitate access and referral to academic supports and community resources to provide integrated support systems for Black students
- Build positive and trusting relationships with Black students through a strength-based approach
- Act as mentor, trusted advisor, and advocate for participating Black students
- Engage Black students and their families by affirming their identity and culture through culturally responsive and relevant practices
- Assist students with the successful transition from secondary school into post-secondary education, training or labour market opportunities
- Establish and collaborate with a core team and school staff to create a long-term vision/plan for identified Black students
- Build/establish and maintain relationships with various service agencies serving the community
- 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 themwith 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 modeling
- Establish relationships with various service agencies serving the Black community
- Prepare reports and monitor program progression and outcomes

**Salary**: PASS - Level 5, $68,062 - $80,074 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment.

**Application** **Process**:

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