Graduation Coach for Black Students

Graduation Coach for Black Students

Leadership and Parent Engagement Department

(supporting St. Patrick's High School and Lester B. Pearson High School)

Non-Affiliated (PES3)

*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking Graduation Coach for Black Students . The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our .

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. 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 OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

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 full-time (1.0 FTE) temporary assignment that will begin as soon as the recruitment process is complete and is anticipated to end on June 26, 2026.

Job Description:

• 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

Required 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
• Valid drivers license and access to personal vehicle
• The equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

• Ability to speak French or other languages

School Location(s):

St. Patrick's HS Alta Vista Dr., Ottawa

Lester B. Pearson HS Jasmine Cres., Ottawa

This is a temporary position with a full time annual salary range of $71,312 - $80,595. This salary will be prorated to reflect the duration of the assignment.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform and ensure a cover letter and resume are included in the ATE profile. Interested applicants must submit their application by no later than 5:00 pm on November 26, 2025.

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for a n interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview, you will receive an email including the interview date/time, location and process details. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to check their junk or spam folders for Board correspondence.

Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

If you are currently not an OCSB employee, at the completion of a successful interview, you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

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AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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