AE- Black Student Success Coordinator - Itinerant

Job Code: 26AE01

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

Length of Position: 1-year temporary full-time position, with possibility of extension

Board Information:
Non-Union/Administrative Employees

Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy

• 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 experience
• Demonstrated ability to build affirming, empowering relationships with Black students and families
• Knowledge of local community resources and the ability to support students geared to African, Caribbean and Black‑identifying (ACBi) communities
• Strong facilitation skills and experience supporting adult learning
• Understanding of systemic racism and its impacts on student engagement, discipline, programming, and mental health
• A proven ability to organize and coordinate a diverse number of tasks and projects combined with demonstrated problem‑solving skills
• Capacity for independent and sound judgement, diplomacy, and discretion
• Ability to utilize a collaborative, inclusive approach with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of the diversity and composition of Black communities and awareness of local community resources
• Proven expertise in identifying barriers and designing appropriate interventions to improve outcomes of Black students
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted mentor and advisor to Black students
• Deep understanding of students' needs and the principles of youth engagement
• Strong initiative, follow‑through, communication, analytical and presentation skills
• As per the Ontario Human Rights Code, this role is focused on serving the needs of Black students and preference will be given to candidates with African, Caribbean and Black‑identifying (ACBi) lived experience
• Access to a vehicle for Board‑related travel and a valid Ontario driver's licence

The UGDSB is committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experienced marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with disabilities

If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources team.

June 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m.