BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION
Inclusive Education Coordinator
GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER
As one of the area's largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,700 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,900 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated in providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Location: Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), Education Centre, with regular travel throughout Grey and Bruce Counties to schools and community sites
Supervisor: Superintendent of Education, Learning Services - Equity/Indigenous Education
Permanent: 35 hours per week, 12-month position
Annual Salary: $73,430-$85,905 (Sept.1/25 rate)
Position Summary:
In support of the strategic priorities of Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), we are seeking an Inclusive Education Coordinator who will provide leadership in advancing equity, human rights, anti-racism, and inclusive education across the system.
The selected candidate will support implementation of the Ontario Equity Action Plan through professional learning, community engagement, relationship building, and system-level initiatives that promote student achievement and well-being across schools and communities throughout Grey and Bruce Counties.
A key focus of this role is supporting equitable outcomes for students from historically underserved and marginalized communities, including Black students, students from equity-deserving groups, and other racialized students. The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience working with racialized communities and applying anti-racist, culturally responsive, and identity-affirming practices to improve student achievement, engagement, and well-being.
We value candidates who bring professional expertise, experience collaborating with diverse communities, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing equitable outcomes for students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate in transformational work to expand cultures of respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
- Implement equity action planning in support of strategic priorities in areas of excellence in teaching and learning, equity, diversity and inclusion, community, and well-being.
- Build and enhance a culture of respect for the principles of human rights and equity through leadership, education, training, and relationship building.
- Provide support for professional learning and development.
- Support student achievement, successful transitions, and cultural initiatives.
- Work with school and system staff to support student achievement and well-being of students who are historically underserved.
- Contribute to the development and design of educational programs and provide system-wide and customized training workshops.
- Promote a positive human rights culture and educational programs designed to eliminate disadvantage caused by discrimination/harassment resulting in positive systemic changes.
- Provide leadership in fostering diversity, equity and inclusiveness in contributing to the development and implementation of programs and services.
- Support equitable teaching and learning for all students through culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy.
- Develop, strengthen, and sustain collaborative partnerships with families, community organizations, and equity-deserving communities to support student achievement, well-being, belonging, and equitable access to opportunities, and ensure that initiatives are informed by the voices, experiences, and identities of students, families, and communities served by the Board.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in equity studies, diversity and inclusion, social work, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of relevant experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, including the development, implementation, or support of initiatives that advance outcomes for Black students, racialized students, and other equity-deserving groups.
Assets:
- Experience designing and/or delivering equity, anti-racism, and culturally responsive learning opportunities for educators, students, and families.
- Experience collaborating with community organizations and equity-deserving communities to address barriers and support student achievement, well-being, and belonging.
- Knowledge of systemic barriers impacting equity-deserving and underserved communities and the ability to apply anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and culturally responsive practices.
- Familiarity with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- Lived experience and/or demonstrated experience working alongside Black, racialized, and other equity-deserving communities is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, sound judgement, sensitivity, and an inclusive approach to building consensus and solving problems.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong digital literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability to effectively use and adapt to emerging technologies and online platforms.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project coordination skills.
- Experience working within Ontario's publicly funded education system or a related sector, with demonstrated transferable knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
Job Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Grey and Bruce counties.
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Clear vulnerable sector reference check.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position online using Apply to Education (ATE) at https://bwdsb.simplication.com. Applicants are asked to provide a resume and cover letter.
All fees for the ATE application process are covered by the Bluewater District School Board.
Should applicants require assistance in registering for Apply to Education (ATE), they may contact the ATE Help Desk at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
