Assistant Manager / Lead - Indigenous Education

ASSISTANT
MANAGER / LEAD - INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

1.0 FTE – Permanent position

Salary Range: $123,658
per year

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).

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)
is committed to supporting the academic excellence and well-being of Indigenous
students, and support of all staff. The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants
for the position of Assistant Manager / Lead - Indigenous Education. This
position will provide leadership within the Indigenous Education department in
the areas of student achievement and culture.
The Assistant
Manager / Lead will provide supports to SCDSB staff and Indigenous students in
collaboration with the Principal of Indigenous Education and Superintendent of
Indigenous Education.

This position works twelve (12) months of the year. This position is a
non-unionized position. However, the board is open to a secondment opportunity
for internal SCDSB employees from other employee groups. If this is a
secondment opportunity for an internal SCDSB employee, there is flexibility to
adjust the work year to be ten (10) months and ten (10) days, should this be
the case, the salary will be pro-rated to reflect the work year.

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

· Providing leadership to staff in building system and classroom capacity
in literacy, numeracy, First Nation, Métis and Inuit culture, rooted in trauma
informed and responsive practices, that improve student outcomes related to
well-being and academics.

· Staff
mentorship, coaching, and consultation.

· Development and delivery of training related to team and department
professional development goals.

· Support the development and updating of operational policies and
procedures; departmental documents, and website.

· Support the development and updating of department related documents
related to system initiatives, numbered memorandum, and administrative
procedure memorandum.

· Coordination, consultation and debrief incidents with system
administration.

· Review applications and content for in-school presentation requests
ensuring consistency with school board strategic priorities, Indigenous Education
strategy, and assessment of fit of cultural awareness and promotion initiatives.

· Engage in cross departmental collaboration to plan for everyday academic,
culture and well-being staff practices as they intersect with special
education, diversity, equity and inclusion, mental health & well-being and
student achievement (Central Leaders Team member).

· Ensure compliance with relevant professional practice standards, records
management, and other mandatory requirements (Human Resources, legislation
(Education Act, PHIPA etc.).

· Coordinate student post-secondary education placements within the Indigenous
Education department, supporting a community of practice for placement
supervisors;

· Operationalize the Indigenous Education strategy and board strategic
priorities;

· Other duties as assigned.

The Indigenous Education principal and Assistant Manager / Lead - Indigenous
Education partnership requires trust and collaboration, while inspiring and
motivating others, ensuring a culture of belonging. The successful candidate
will be highly motivated, personable and will thrive working both as a team
member and independently in a fast-paced and confidential environment. The
ideal candidate will foster a safe, healthy, respectful working culture and
will promote trust, accountability, and transparency in accordance with the
school board’s strategic priorities.

·
Completion
of a University degree in a related field, e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Social
Work, etc. OR If an educator, be a registered member, in good standing, with
the Ontario College of Teachers.

·
A
minimum of five (5) years of experience working with children and youth.

·
Candidates
may be considered with an equivalent combination of education and experience as
determined by the board.

·
Experience
in an educational environment is preferred.

· Knowledge of effective and sustainable
practices in Indigenous culture, education and sense of belonging.

· Knowledge of First Nation, Métis and Inuit
Education Framework, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to
Action, and United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(UNDRIP).

· Training in Behaviour Management Systems
Training (BMST) or willing to be certified.

· Demonstrated leadership with transference of
knowledge and building the capacity of team members.

·
Proven capability in providing supervision and coaching to staff
that supports the promotion of culture and student achievement, and staff navigating matters related to culture and academics for students,
and culture and curriculum for staff.

· Proven capability
to build relationships and effectively manage through collaboration,
engagement, transference of knowledge and project and change management.

· Demonstrated knowledge of service delivery
approaches rooted in intersectionality, anti-racist and anti-oppressive
practice that nurture safe(r) spaces, cultural humility, and inclusivity.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving,
organizational and creativity skills.

· Effective communication, interpersonal and
presentation skills.

·
Practice
knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and governing acts
related to privacy, confidentiality, professional best practice, and education.

·
Ability
to develop and expand successful collaborations and partnerships with internal
and external school communities, and partners including Beausoleil First
Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Métis Nation of Ontario, Inuit and
Indigenous and non-Indigenous community organizations, and post-secondary
institutions.

·
Strong computer skills,
including experience with data management systems, MS Office applications
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).

·
High level of communication,
management and leadership skills.

·
Excellent interpersonal skills
exhibiting confidentiality, diplomacy, conflict resolution.

·
Demonstrated ability to
coordinate time, resources, and staff.

·
Previous experience in a
unionized environment is preferred.

·
The
successful candidate must possess a valid The nature of this position will require the successful candidate to
service large geographical areas.

This is a full-time permanent position. The regular
work year for this position is twelve (12) months of the year. The compensation
range for this twelve (12) month position is $123,658 per year (under review),
depending on qualifications and experience. This position is based on a
thirty-five (35) hour work week.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory
for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS
pension.

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. July 15, 2024.
Cover letters may be addressed to John Playford, Superintendent of
Education/Indigenous Education.

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** All fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County
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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. 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.

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).

July 3, 2024 OA-16 ATE
#: 3790563