Graduation Coach for Black Students

2 days ago

Toronto, Canada Toronto Catholic District School Board Full time

Graduation Coach For Black Students[1]
vision
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters.
At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.
We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community.
The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board’s Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a Graduation Coach For Black Students within the Indigenous Education, Equity & Community Relations department.
We are an inclusive employer and all interested applicants are welcome to apply.
**NOTE**: THIS IS A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT FROM NOVEMBER 11, 2024 TO NOVEMBER 11, 2025.
key accountabilities
Reporting to and under the direction of the Superintendent of Equity, Diversity, Indigenous Education, and Community Relations, the primary function of this position is to provide support to Black students and act as a mentor/advisor and help identify barriers, intervention points, and facilitate access and referrals to academic support and community and school resources, providing integrated support for Black student achievement and well-being.
Act as a mentor and an advisor to the students and play an essential role as an advocate for each learner
Engage Black students by affirming the identities and culture of Black students through culturally responsive and relevant methodologies
Work with a range of stakeholders that support the learning of Black students
Provide professional learning to staff about anti-racism, anti-oppression, dismantling anti-Black racism, and transforming school culture
Work with the Equity team and other stakeholders to create a long-term vision/plan for identified at-risk Black students
Establish a safety plan during breaks in regular programming (i.e. long weekends, extended breaks, etc.) for participating students
Build/maintain information on each individual student, throughout the year to track and monitor academic achievements and well-being (i.e., suspension/expulsion, credit accumulation, attendance)
Create space for students to voice their experiences to enable the school board to establish trusting relationships and responsive services
Identify and address individual barriers to student engagement, learning and well-being
Collaborate with administrators including various stakeholders and broader community in responding to individual and systemic barriers (e.g., academic, mental health, justice)
Facilitate access and referrals to academic support and community resources to provide an integrated support system for the students
Perform other duties as assigned or required
requirements
Minimum of 3-year college diploma/degree in Social Sciences, Counselling or related field
Minimum of two (2) years of related experience providing comprehensive mentoring, outreach, and supportive services to students in-person and/or in a virtual environment
Understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by Black students within the communities
Awareness of local community resources and ability to support students in accessing and navigating these resources
Understanding of the intersections of race, gender, faith, socio-economic status, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity
Ability to identify systemic barriers such as anti-Black racism, Islamophobia, and other forms of oppression and to propose appropriate intervention points
Broad understanding of and an inclusive approach to relationship building with diverse stakeholders in the community and in schools
Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
Demonstrates sound judgment and sensitivity, and ability to build rapport with various stakeholders
Experience in handling contentious issues with sensitivity, confidentiality, tact and discretion
This is a non-union Level 9 position with a salary range of $84,006- $99,716 along with comprehensive benefits including eligibility for pension plan and vacation.
who we are
Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning - in every way - and support our students and employees.
Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are:
Committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Accountable
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