Landing Success Indigenous Graduation Coach, Neyaashiinigmiing

**Job Details**:
**BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD**

**INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR**

**ONE (1)**TEMPORARY LANDING SUCCESS INDIGENOUS GRAD**UATION**COACH**

**N**E**Y**AASHIIN**IG**MIING**

The Landing Success Indigenous Graduation Coach will support the success of grade 8 Indigenous students who are transitioning to secondary school and grade 9 and 10 Indigenous students who are gaining credits to support their secondary school graduation requirements.

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.

**Dates**:**Commencing July 2, 2025, and ending August 1, 2025
- _Sufficient student enrolment is required for this program to run._

**Location**:Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, Neyaashiinigmiing

**Supervisor**:Summer Programming Administrator

**Hours of Work**:Full time hours Monday - Friday (Students in attendance from Monday to Thursday; Friday for program planning)

**Salary**:$35.39 - $36.80/hour (inclusive of 4% vacation and holiday pay)

**D**uties and Responsibilities**:

- Support the student success of intermediate Indigenous students across Bluewater District School Board
- Support all summer school programs in which Indigenous students are enrolled
- Work in partnership with Bluewater District School Board's Indigenous Advisor, the board Student Success team, summer school staff, and families to establish timely interventions to remove barriers to the ensure the well-being, engagement and learning of Indigenous students
- Use existing school structures to advocate for the needs of each learner
- Engage with parents, guardians, families and communities to build trust, relationships, and facilitate communication and dialogue
- Develop collective knowledge of educators, provide cultural competency supports as needed and advocate with Indigenous cultural knowledge to help transform school culture
- Act as an advocate and a role model for students in pathways planning related to graduation and post-secondary destinations
- connect students with their cultural identity, organizes and facilitates student leadership development
- facilitate student engagement in order to create trusting relationships between Indigenous students and their secondary school community
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Q**ualifications and Experience**:

- Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent
- Indigenous Education Counselling and Training Program Diploma, or Diploma in Native Education Indigenous Studies

**A**ssets**:

- Proven ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Anishinaabe traditions and community
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Organized and able to manage competing demands
- Experience mentoring or coaching students

**J**ob Requirements**:

- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Clean vulnerable sector police check
- Eligible to work in Canada
- A valid driver's license

**A**pplication Process**:
Applicants are asked to provide a resume, cover letter, and three supervisory references (with written permission to contact) as well as proof of completed education and/or certifications that are relevant to this position.
- 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._

Posted On

June 13, 2025 04:58 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

June 18, 2025 04:00 PM EST/EDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time, Contract

Job Category

Management & Professionals

Job Open To

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, ECE, EA and Support Staff

City

Chesley

School/Location

Summer School

Salary

**Salary**: $35.39 - $36.80/hour (inclusive of 4% vacation and holiday pay)

Employment Start Date

July 02, 2025

End Date

08/01/2025