Student Coach

YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Temporary Black Student Graduation Coach (Excellence Coach) Exempt Level 5($39.72 - $51.09 per hour) Under the direction of the school principal the Black Student Graduation Coach (BSGC) will promote equity and human rights to foster change across the education system. The BSGC will support systemic changes and help remove barriers within classrooms and school communities so as to have a positive impact on student success post-secondary pathways and overall well-being. The BSGC will work in collaboration with the Inclusive and Inviting Superintendent and Area School Superintendent(s) and other members of the senior administrative team to provide comprehensive culturally responsive support to the system so as to promote the well-being and academic achievement and enhance post-secondary pathways for Black Students. This work will inform future activities to further promote the excellence of Black Students in publicly-funded Catholic education in York Region. Collaborate with school administrators teachers families system staff and community resources to identify systemic barriers and recommend meaningful solutions to support engagement well-being and academic achievement of Black students. Build a welcoming environment in the school for all Black students including building a sense of belonging and security for participating students through relationship building and providing customized personalized support. Create opportunities and access to resources that connect to their cultural heritage and identities and facilitate opportunities for them to identify personal interests strengths needs and aspirations. Facilitate access to academic support and career planning. University degree or post-secondary education with a focus on Human Rights Public Administration K-12 education Social Work or related discipline. Proven professional experience minimum of 1 years in a related field as determined by the Board. Comprehensive first-hand experience in anti-oppression and anti-black racism pedagogies within publicly-funded education including managing complex human rights equity issues and promoting equitable and inclusionary practices within a unionized environment organization that delivers education or related services to clients. Life experience deeply rooted in local Black communities. Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset.

We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board however only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.
Commitment to Equity

YCDSB is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering equity and promoting an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are dedicated to building an environment that supports and values the inherent worth of every person in the workforce.

This includes but is not limited to Indigenous Peoples Black individuals 2SLGBTQ persons women historically underrepresented groups and people with visible and non-visible disabilities all of whom bring a wide range of perspectives lived experiences and ideas that enhance our learning and working environment.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA) if you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please contact prior to the posting closing date so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aligned with the YCDSBs commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce we encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the communities we serve including but not limited to those who identify as members of equity-seeking groups protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As a condition of employment with the York Catholic District School Board successful candidates will be required to submit an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board (valid if issued within the last 12 months).
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