Graduation Coach for Indigenous Students, 1.0 Term Assignment (External Posting)

External Posting - applications from approved casual and term ESP members and external applicants. If you are a Regular (permanent) ESP employee you must apply to the Internal Posting.

About the OCDSB: The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students parents and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals vice-principals teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative dynamic committed professional to join our team:

GRADUATION COACH FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

Position Status: 1.0 Term Assignment to August 31 2026 (12 month work year)
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 35 hours per week
Affiliation: OSSTF District 25 - Educational Support Professionals (ESP)
Salary range: September 1 2025 rates: $64280 to $80877 (Level 8)

Note: This is a central position; school location will be determined based on program needs and is subject to change.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal of Indigenous Education the Graduation Coach will support Indigenous students in the Graduation Coach Program for Indigenous Students by:

• Acting as a mentor and advisor to students.

• Collaborating with school-based staff system staff and community partners to address individual and systemic barriers (academic mental health justice cultural knowledge).

• Identifying and addressing individual barriers to engagement learning and well-being.

• Facilitating access to academic support and community resources.

• Supporting the holistic well-being of First Nations Mtis and Inuit children and youth.
  
  

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• Diploma or degree in Social Work Child and Youth Work Counselling or a related field.

• A minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience working with youth preferably in an educational or community-based setting.

• Comprehensive first-hand life experience deeply rooted in local Indigenous communities.

• Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as First Nations Mtis or Inuit.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous traditional teachings culture perspectives values and history with deep connections to the local Indigenous community.

• Understanding of the diversity and composition of Indigenous communities.

• Ability to identify systemic barriers and appropriate intervention points.

• Awareness of local community resources and proven ability to support students and families in accessing and navigating these resources.

• Excellent communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• An inclusive approach to relationship building and the demonstrated ability to build rapport with various stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving abilities sound judgment and cultural sensitivity.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and advise Indigenous youth with empathy and respect.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large caseload prioritize effectively and maintain accurate records.

• Proven ability to handle sensitive and contentious issues with discretion and confidentiality.

• Access to reliable transportation for local travel to schools and home visits when required.

Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account. Please ensure your resume is in the Board approved format before submitting your application.

If you are not a Board employee and do not have an existing ATE account you will be asked to create one at . Choose Job Category ECE EA and Support Staff.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the ESP Collective Agreement in the following order:

1. Applications from Regular full-time and part-time employees within the ESP bargaining unit are given first consideration. (Internal Posting)

2. Applications from term and casual employees within the ESP bargaining unit are given 2nd consideration. (External Posting)

3. Applications from External candidates (including Board employees that do not belong to this bargaining unit) will be considered only if applications from 1 & 2 have been exhausted.

If you are a Regular part-time ESP member and also on the ESP Casual List you will see both postings. However you must apply to the Internal Job posting in order to be given 1st consideration.

In accordance with the collective agreement a newly hired regular employee is not eligible to accept another position for a period of six (6) months.

OCDSB employees serve students colleagues families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities orientations faiths ethnicities races genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people and respect value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process please send an email to at any time.