Itinerant Graduation Coach for Racialized and Diverse Students

ITINERANT graduation coach FOR RACIALIZED

AND DIVERSE STUDENTS

Racialize,

Latinx, Muslim, Asian, South Asian, Jewish and other diverse identities.

1.0 FTE Permanent position

Salary Range: $38.95 - $48.19 per hour

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion,

the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an

equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and

accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty

to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code

(OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity,

equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be

successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who

reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially

Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+,

and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our

equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code

(OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from

groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

The Simcoe

County District School Board is committed to supporting the academic excellence

and well-being of students who identify as Racialize, Latinx, Muslim, Asian,

South Asian, Jewish, or other diverse identities. The Itinerant Graduation Coach for Racialized

& Diverse Students will provide students across the SCDSB who identify

as Racialized & Diverse with diverse support to achieve credits, graduate,

and successfully transition into their chosen post-secondary pathway. The

Itinerant Graduation Coach for Racialized & Diverse Students Program will

provide intensive, culturally responsive support for Racialized, Latinx,

Muslim, Asian, South Asian, Jewish, or other diverse students and their

families across the board to improve their achievement and well-being. The

Itinerant Graduation Coach is responsible for developing strong community

partnerships with agencies, organizations, and educational partners in multiple

SCDSB schools.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

·

Collaborate

with school administrators, teachers, families (where appropriate), system

staff, and community resources to identify systemic barriers and develop

meaningful solutions to support the engagement, well-being, and academic

achievement of Racialized & Diverse students.

·

Work

with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion department’s core team and

school-based staff to create a long-term vision/plan for self-identified

Racialize, Latinx, Muslim, Asian, South Asian, Jewish, and other diverse

students who will benefit from targeted supports.

·

Tracking

and monitoring of student progress throughout the school year to identify

trends and insights used to inform both individual coaching and program design,

in addition to reporting on the program process.

·

Create

mechanisms to identify gaps in service delivery and growth areas and gather

feedback from Racialized, Latinx, Muslim, Asian, South Asian, Jewish, or other

diverse students, community partners and SCDSB families.

·

Promote

and raise awareness of the Graduation Coach for Racialize and Diverse student

services within the SCDSB to assist school teams in understanding the role and

build capacity to identify and address barriers.

·

Initiate

and support partnerships with various Greater Barrie community agencies and

groups, working with agencies to share best practices and improve services.

·

Create

a caring and nurturing school and community environment by addressing our

Racialized, Latinx, Muslim, Asian, South Asian, Jewish, or other diverse

students' academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs by developing and

maintaining trusting relationships.

·

Work

closely with Racialized, Latinx, Muslim, Asian, South Asian, Jewish, or other

diverse students and their families to identify and support social, emotional,

intellectual, cultural, and physical well-being while mentoring and advising.

·

Coordinate

local community cultural support services and will liaise between school, home,

and community social service agencies to connect individual students who are

identified as being at risk of not graduating with mentors.

·

Work

with school communities and improve Racialize, Latinx,

Muslim, Asian, South Asian, Jewish, and other diverse students’ feelings,

and perceptions of the educational experience.

·

Monitor

attendance and assignment completion, focusing on key expectations for a

successful graduation outcome.

·

Prepare

and provide reports to school administration which track the progress of

individual students as they progress toward graduation.

Qualifications:

·

Post-secondary degree or diploma in one of the

following disciplines - Humanities, Social Science, Social Services (Social

Work or Child and Youth Work), Counselling, Psychology or a similar degree or

diploma.

·

Minimum of five (5) years of recent, related

experience supporting youth of diverse backgrounds, identities and faiths; and

a deep understanding of systemic barriers and challenges that Racialize,

Latinx, Muslim, Asian, South Asian, Jewish, and other diverse students face in

the public education system, post-secondary education system, communities, and

the broader society, combined with an understanding of systemic barriers and

challenge comprehensive first-hand life experience deeply rooted in Racialized

& Diverse communities.

·

OR equivalent combination of education and

experience as determined by the Board.

·

Advanced knowledge and expertise in the

intersections of race, gender, faith, socio-economic dynamics, and sexual

orientation. Ability to identify systemic barriers such as Anti-Asian,

Anti-Latinx, Anti-Black, Homophobic, Islamophobic, and antisemitic racism,

including other forms of oppression and propose appropriate intervention points

to increase racialized, Latinx, Muslim, Asian, South Asian, Jewish, and other

diverse students' well-being and academic achievement.

·

Excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills.

·

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·

Experience working with secondary students.

·

Ability to safeguard and handle confidential

information.

·

The nature of this position will require the

successful candidate to service large geographical areas, mileage reimbursement

at the Board approved rate.

·

Must

possess a valid driver’s licence and have reliable transportation.

SCHOOL

LOCATION

STATUS

FTE

POSTING #

ATE Ref. #

Itinerant - This position

will involve travel between SCDSB locations to service schools, students, and

families. This position involves working closely with both elementary and

secondary schools.

County

wide

Permanent

1.0

AP-6

3809982

Internal

applicants with a seniority date in the A.P.S.S.P. union are requested to

identify their seniority date on their cover letter.

Posting Closing Date: August

15, 2024 at noon (12:00 pm).

This position is full-time permanent. The normal work year for this position is the school year - ten (10) months and ten (10) days. The compensation range for this ten (10) month and ten (10) day position is $38.95 - $48.19 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. For the 2024-2025 school year, this position will work 215 working days. This position is based on a thirty-five (35) hour work week. Assigned area(s) may be subject to change in the future. This is a unionized position and union dues are applicable.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for

all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position through the

Apply to Education (ATE) website at Applicants are required to

submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications;

documentation confirming certifications; and written permission to contact two

professional references on or before 12:00 p.m. August 15, 2024. Cover letters may be addressed to Matthew Webbe, Superintendent of Education Area E -

Diversity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

To view the posting on the ATE website, select “Search Jobs”, select

“Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with

the Simcoe County District School Board.

To apply for the posting:

1. Sign into your ApplyToEducation

Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc. or Management and Professionals)

applicant account;

2. Select Search Jobs from the Job

Postings section;

3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in the

Keywords field;

4. Click the (SEARCH) button at the

bottom of the page;

5. Select the position of interest and

click the (APPLY) button on the job description page.

** All

fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District

School Board. **

Application packages will no

longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax. Should applicants require assistance in

registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at or

.

Applicants are to provide

permission to contact two professional references, including their current and

most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School

Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is

satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will

be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to

their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in

this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview

will be contacted.

August 8, 2024

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