Graduation Coach Black Students

Graduation Coach for Black Students (Exempt Level
2) – $71,336.00 - $89,169.00

TCDSB serves approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto. We are seeking a temporary twelve‑month (12‑month) position within the Indigenous Education, Equity & Community Relations department to support Black students through mentorship and advocacy.

Vision – The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is a community that values justice, hope, faith development, and academic excellence. We recognize the importance of culturally responsive teaching, anti‑racism, and anti‑oppression in creating a nurturing learning environment for our students.

• Act as a mentor and advisor to Black students, advocating for their needs.
• Engage students by affirming their identities and culture through culturally responsive methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders that support Black student learning.
• Provide professional learning to staff on anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, and dismantling anti‑Black racism.
• Work with the Equity team and other stakeholders to create a long‑term vision for at‑risk Black students.
• Develop safety plans for students during program breaks.
• Maintain detailed information on each student to track academic achievements and well‑being.
• Create a space for students to voice experiences and establish trusting relationships.
• Identify and address individual barriers to engagement, learning, and well‑being.
• Collaborate with administrators and community stakeholders to respond to systemic barriers (academic, mental health, justice).
• Facilitate access and referrals to academic support and community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a 3‑year college diploma/degree in Social Sciences, Counselling, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing mentoring, outreach, and supportive services to students in person and/or virtually.
• Preference for candidates who self‑identify as Black/African Canadian or who possess first‑hand experience in local Black communities.
• Understanding of barriers faced by Black students.
• Awareness of local community resources and ability to guide students in accessing them.
• Understanding of the intersections of race, gender, faith, socio‑economic status, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Ability to identify systemic barriers such as anti‑Black racism, Islamophobia, and other forms of oppression and to propose interventions.
• Inclusive approach to relationship building with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, sensitivity, and ability to build rapport.
• Experience handling contentious issues with confidentiality and discretion.

TCDSB is an equal‑opportunity employer and an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of its stakeholders and communities. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, 2

SLGBTQ+, and racialized individuals. Disability‑related accommodation is available upon request.

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than 11:59 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, via Apply to Education.