Graduation Coach

GRADUATION COACH

1.0 FTE Permanent Position

The Simcoe County District School Board is committed to supporting the academic excellence and well-being of Indigenous students. The Graduation Coach for Indigenous students will provide supports to Indigenous students and their families with the goal of helping each student achieve their goals toward a successful transition to secondary school, achieve credit, graduate, and successfully transition into their chosen post-secondary pathway. Under the direction of school and board administration, the Graduation Coach will support the cultural engagement, well-being and academic achievement of Indigenous students.

Applications are encouraged from qualified applicants of Indigenous descent with a strong commitment to Indigenous Education (in accordance with section 24.1a of the Ontario Human Rights Code).

Duties of the role include but are not limited to :

• create a caring and nurturing school and community environment by addressing the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of Indigenous students by developing and maintaining trusting relationships;
• work closely with Indigenous students and their families to identify and support social, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and physical well-being while serving as a mentor and advisor;
• coordinate local community cultural support services and will liaise between school, home, and community social service agencies with the view to connecting individual students who are identified as being at risk of not graduating with mentors;
• work with both elementary and secondary school communities to improve Indigenous students' feelings and perceptions of the educational experience;
• collaborate with school administrators, staff, families, and community resources to identify current barriers and develop meaningful solutions to support student engagement and success;
• monitor attendance and assignment completion with a focus on key expectations leading to a successful graduation outcome;
• prepare and provide reports which track the progress of individual students as they progress towards graduation (data collection and analysis);
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Indigenous Education programs and services;
• Support and attend additional Indigenous Education or other program department system initiatives, which may occur outside regular working hours; and
• Perform other duties as assigned with consideration to the unique needs of SCDSB stakeholders and beyond to meet system needs.

Qualifications :

Work Locations

Elementary - Alcona Glen, Chris Hadfield, Cookstown, Fieldcrest, Goodfellow, Guthrie, Harvest Hills, Honourable Earl Rowe, Innisfil Central, Killarney Beach, Lake Simcoe, Marshview, Shanty Bay, Sir William Osler, Sunnybrae, WH Day

Secondary - Bradford, Nantyr Shores, Simcoe Shores Bradford and Innisfil

Habitual Work Location - Nantyr Shores

Internal applicants with a seniority date in the A.P.S.S.P. union are requested to identify their seniority date on their cover letter.

This position is full-time permanent. The normal work year for this position is the school year - ten (10) months and ten (10) days. Please note : Summer is a non-working period for this position. The compensation range for this ten (10) month and ten (10) day position is $61,343 to $75,185 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. This position is based on a thirty-five (35) hour work week. Assigned area(s) may be subject to change in the future. This is a unionized position and union dues are applicable.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position through the Apply to Education (ATE) website at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentation confirming certifications; and written permission to contact two professional references on or before 12 : 00 p.m. January 26, 2026 . Cover letters may be addressed to Amanda Potter , Vice Principal , Student Achievement K-12- I ndigenous Education in ATE or email a t apotter@scdsb.on.ca .

To view the posting on the ATE website, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board. To apply for the posting :

Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy or by fax . Should applicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.