INDIGENOUS GRADUATION COACH

(1 POSITION)

FULL-TIME 100% PERMANENT

The Winnipeg School Division requires 7 Indigenous Graduation Coaches to support Indigenous student success and High School completion. The Indigenous Graduation Coach supports building relationships between Indigenous students, teaching staff, principals and vice principals. They mentor and support Indigenous student school engagement, incorporate culture, career planning, monitor academics and encourage parental engagement. The Indigenous Graduation Coach position will be a part of the Divisions Indigenous Education Team under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Indigenous Education.

The Indigenous Graduation Coach will work collaboratively with Principals and classroom teachers to establish a culture of learning where every Indigenous student feels they belong. Relationships, belonging, generosity, and curricula will be the basis of reconciliation for Indigenous student learning and success.

Start Date: September 3, 2024

Duties: Build strong relationships and be a mentor to Indigenous high school students

Work collaboratively with the schools leadership team, student support team, and classroom teachers

Support transitions to high school and between high school to post-secondary;

Through culture, build a sense belonging by the action of unconditional generosity

Expose students to career opportunities and support career planning;

Support academic growth and success; build individual success plans

Engage parents to discuss planning, preparation, and be part of the next steps.

Collect, interpret, and engage in program data integral to student success

Engage in the divisional Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) and Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards (MIYAA)

Qualifications:

Manitoba Teachers Certificate;

Bachelor of Education and/or Counseling plus experience working with Indigenous students and high school curriculum;

Must have an understanding of Indigenous cultures, the ability and passion to help students be successful, and the ability to build strong relationships with students, teachers, administrators, and parents;

Knowledge and ability to identify and support at risk students using data, anecdotal information, attendance and family circumstances;

Ability to develop individual intervention strategies to support student success;

Ability to plan for student transition, graduation, post-secondary, and the workforce;

Ability to create a graduation team for each student that may include teachers, family, and other supports in and out of school;

Support the student and his/her team by mentoring and assessing student progress;

Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity

Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose

How to apply

Click the button "Apply Online" and log into your account. First time users will be required to create a profile to apply.

Human Resource Services - Staffing Office

Winnipeg School Division Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization.Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.

We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check

About Winnipeg School Division

WSD is one of Manitobas largest employers with over 6,000 full and part time employees in 84 locations including 79 schools (including one virtual school), two administrative buildings, a training centre, a buildings maintenance location and school bus depot and our fleet of almost 100 school buses. Every employee is vital in helping us achieve our purpose, vision, values and principles of learning to support the almost 30,000 students we serve.

Joining Winnipeg School Division means getting the opportunity to work in schools in a variety of communities throughout Winnipeg that are culturally diverse and emphasize the inclusion of all students.