AE- Black Student Success Coordinator - Itinerant

Job Code: 26AE01

Administrative Employees

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. We are committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students.

We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

Join a community that values innovation, fosters growth, and empowers you to make an impact.

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility team for a temporary full‑time opportunity in the capacity of Black Student Success Coordinator – Itinerant.

Location:

Grant Evans Education Centre (40 Amelia Street, Orangeville ON) with travel required to any UGDSB site locations, based on the needs of the role.

FTE and

Hours:

1.0 FTE; 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $85,811 - $102,906 per year (wage rate effective September 1, 2025)

Start Date:

Duties to commence as soon as possible

This is a 1‑year temporary full‑time position, with the possibility of extension.

Non‑Union / Administrative Employees

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Reporting to the Human Rights Equity and Accessibility Commissioner, the Black Student Success Coordinator – Itinerant will support the priorities of the UGDSB Multi‑Year Strategic Plan and Vision 2026+.

This position supports Black‑identifying students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 while driving system‑wide equity transformation.

As a key member of the Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility Office, the Black Student Success Coordinator – Itinerant will play a critical role in supporting student achievement and well‑being, advancing anti‑Black racism education, and embedding equity practices across the UGDSB system. The work includes direct student engagement, staff learning, and collaborative action to address systemic barriers affecting Black students.

• Provide identity‑affirming, culturally responsive support to Black students, particularly in moments of academic, social, or disciplinary challenge.
• Build trusting relationships with Black students and their families across all grade levels (K–12).
• Support school and board staff in understanding, addressing, and dismantling anti‑Black racism and intersecting barriers.
• Develop and deliver school‑wide and system‑wide learning for staff, in collaboration with the Human Rights Office, promoting practices that reflect the priorities of the UGDSB Multi‑Year Strategic Plan.
• Collaborate with administrators to develop action plans to address disproportionalities in achievement, discipline, and access to programming.
• Contribute to data‑informed planning and decision‑making to close opportunity gaps.
• Establish partnerships with families, community agencies, and culturally relevant supports.
• Represent the Human Rights Office on committees, learning events, and response teams.
• Develop, track, and report on strategies that support the UGDSB's commitment to equity and anti‑racism.
• Travel as required to various locations within the UGDSB.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Education, Social Work, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Humanities, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of recent and relevant experience in supporting the achievement of diverse youth through equitable and culturally responsive practices.
• In‑depth knowledge of anti‑Black racism in education and equity‑based frameworks, including how anti‑Black racism operates in the education system and adjacent systems, gained through lived and professional…