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Title posted on Jobillico - Permanent - Graduation Coach for Black Students - 1.0 FTE
Posted on November 13, 2024 by Employer details London District Catholic School Board
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The London District Catholic School Board has a reputation for excellence, with more than 4,500 employees working together to educate approximately 27,500 students at 43 elementary schools, 9 secondary schools and St. Patrick Adult & Continuing Education within Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties, including the cities of London, St. Thomas, Strathroy and Woodstock.<p> <p>Applications are invited for the position of: <p> <p>GRADUATION COACH FOR BLACK STUDENTS <p>Association of Business Professionals (Non-Union Employee Group)<p>FULL TIME 1.0 FTE <p>Starting Immediately to June 2026 <p>Salary range (commensurate with experience)<p>Group 4, $ 67,288 - $ 76,463 <p> <p> <p>The Graduation Coach Program for Black Students is a targeted pilot program that will provide intensive supports to Black students and their families with the goal of seeing each student achieve credits, graduate, and successfully transition into their chosen post-secondary pathway. Under the direction of the Board and school administration, the Graduation Coach will provide targeted, culturally responsive supports and address service delivery gaps to facilitate the engagement, well-being, and academic achievement of Black students.<p> <p>Areas of Responsibility: <p> Working directly within school communities serving Black students to support and mentor them and help direct their ongoing development and pathway to graduation. The Graduation Coach?s responsibilities will include:<p><p><p> Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, families, system staff, and community resources to identify systemic barriers and develop meaningful solutions to support the engagement, well-being and academic achievement of Black students<p> Work with the pilot program?s core team and school staff to create a long-term vision/plan for identified Black students who will benefit from targeted supports<p> Facilitate access and referral to academic supports and community resources to provide integrated support systems for Black students<p> Build positive and trusting relationships with Black students through a strength-based approach<p> Act as a trusted mentor and advisor to Black students<p> Act as a Black student advocate with educators, administrators, school staff and families<p> Engage Black students and their families by affirming their identity and culture through culturally responsive and relevant practices<p> Create a welcoming and culturally responsive space to build a sense of community and belonging for Black students that will enable them to voice their experiences<p> Establish resiliency and safety plans for participating students during extended breaks in the regular school program<p> Utilize educational software to track and monitor student progress throughout the school year<p><p><p>Qualifications and Experience:<p><p> Post-secondary degree or diploma in Humanities or Social Sciences with two years of experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Board<p> Comprehensive first-hand life experience deeply rooted in local Black communities combined with a deep understanding of systemic barriers and challenges that Black students face in the education system and in the wider community<p> Demonstrated respect and understanding of the diversity and composition of Black communities<p> Demonstrated expertise and experience to identify barriers and design appropriate interventions to increase the well-being and academic achievement of Black students<p> Deep understanding of youth culture and the principles of youth engagement<p> Knowledge of local community resources and the ability to support students and their families to access and navigate these resources<p> Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted mentor and advisor to Black students<p> Strong advocacy skills to support individual and collective student voice<p> Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all- LocationLondon, ON
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- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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