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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR
LANDING SUCCESS STUDENT COORDINATOR
The Landing Success Student Coordinator will assist in the planning and implementation of the summer transition program for Grade 8 Indigenous students moving to Grade 9 in September. They will also offer personal insight into their experiences at secondary school, i.e., academic expectations, extracurricular activity opportunities, and sports.
Bluewater District School Board values diversity in the workplace. Based on the nature of this position, and pursuant to Part II of the special employment guidelines of the Ontario Human Rights Code, indigenous ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge required for the success of this position and its impact to the organization.
COMMENCING: July 2, 2024 and ending August 2, 2024
REMUNERATION: $20.00/hour (inclusive of 4% vacation and holiday pay) plus Cooperative Education Credits
HOURS OF WORK: Full time hours Monday – Friday (Students in attendance from Monday to Thursday; Friday for program planning)
LOCATION: Aaron Roote Memorial Youth Centre, Saugeen First Nation
Duties And Responsibilities
Support the successful transition of Grade 8 Indigenous students into Grade 9 through summer activities and programming
Provide insight into secondary academic expectations, programming, and extracurricular activities
Assist in the planning for and implementation of a summer transition program
Model and support the acquisition of the learning skills needed to be successful at secondary school
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications And Experience
Candidate must have experience as a Grade 11 or 12 student attending a Bluewater District School Board secondary school. Students must be 16 years old and have not reached the age of 25 upon commencement of employment. Proof of student enrolment must be provided to the employer
Residency: The student must be a resident of Ontario during the period of employment and should be living in Ontario at the time they start work
Student must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must have a Social Insurance Number
Assets
An understanding of the Anishinaabe traditions and community
Excellent written and oral communication
Organized and able to manage competing demands
experience mentoring or coaching
Job Requirements
Clean vulnerable sector police check;
Eligible to work in Canada
Application Process
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position online using Apply to Education (ATE) at https://bwdsb.simplication.com/
Please include a cover letter, references and permission to check references.
We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Questions Regarding This Posting Should Be Directed To
Kim Harbinson
Learning Services Administrator – Student Services
Equity
Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.
Accommodation
Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.
Wellness
Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.
