Indigenous Graduation Coach​/Kendaaswin Ekiitang; internal​/external

Position: Permanent - Indigenous Graduation Coach/Kendaaswin Ekiitang (internal/external)
Indigenous Graduation Coach/Kendaaswin Ekiitang - Full-time, Permanent

As part of a team, the Kendaaswin Ekiitang (Indigenous Graduation Coach) will provide support to Indigenous learners with the goal of obtaining an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and successfully transitioning into post‑secondary education, training or labour market opportunities. The Graduation Coach focuses on relationship building and mentoring and will support transitions, culture, career planning, academics and parent engagement. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with Indigenous students by identifying barriers and solutions to student learning, engagement and well‑being.

In addition, the candidate will collaborate with school staff, parents, Indigenous community partners and outside agencies to build networks and supports to foster success for students. The candidate will play a lead role in assisting staff members to improve achievement, well‑being and graduation rates for Indigenous students.

Essential Qualifications
University degree in Indigenous Social Work, Indigenous Studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, working with and supporting Indigenous youth. Lived experience will be considered.

Experience Required

Experience (minimum of 2 years) working with Indigenous youth and families

Experience with the Indigenous Holistic Lifelong Learning model

A valid driver's license and the willingness and ability to travel for school board related business

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of Indigenous traditional teachings, cultures, perspectives, values, and history, and a deep connection to the local Indigenous community

Awareness of local Indigenous community resources and ability to connect students and families to these resources

Ability to be a mentor, role model and an advisor to Indigenous students

Strong organizational and communication skills, proficient computer skills and a willingness to be flexible

Ability to collect relevant student data and use it to inform planning for success

Ability to interpret data to communicate progress and needs of students

Superior ability to motivate students to stay engaged in learning by getting to know students and facilitating engagement

Initiative, accountability, patience, integrity and flexibility

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Assets

Experience working in an education setting

Trauma informed care model

Cultural safety practices

Restorative practices

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) training

Demonstrated understanding of Anti-Indigenous Racism

Knowledge or fluency in Ojibwe language

Experience with collecting and analyzing data

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self‑identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity group:
Indigenous Persons.

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