Attendance Counsellor Resource Developer - Summer Position

OSSTF - PSSP

Comp. 26-295

Closing date: 2026-06-18 @ 4:00 pm EST

Attendance Counsellor Resource Developer (3 summer positions)

Location: To be determined

Hours: To be determined at the time of hire (minimum of 35 hours and maximum of 60 hours throughout the duration of the designated project)

Anticipated Start Date: July 13, 2026

Anticipated End Date: August 21, 2026

This posting is for new positions.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education in social services or related field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop mental health-informed attendance resources to support student re-engagement
• Create parent/guardian materials linking attendance, well-being, and available supports
• Design tools for early identification, wellness check-ins, and brief interventions
• Support development of referral processes to connect students to mental health services
• Contribute to attendance protocols with a trauma-informed and equity lens
• Develop re-engagement and return-to-school resources for students with mental health-related absences
• Create staff resources and learning materials to support student mental health and attendance
• Integrate community supports and referral pathways into resources
• Use data to identify trends, monitor progress, and guide resource development

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $34.59 per hour

Interested Candidates:

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at and on Apply to Education at Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

DSB1 may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants, as defined under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). AI is not used to make final hiring decisions. In DSB1, final hiring decisions are made by DSB1 staff.

Additional Information:

Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation:

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations 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. If you require accommodation please contact

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Jonathan Byer (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Chief Executive Officer)

2026-06-11