Student Support Consultant

Comp. 26-334R

Closing date:  @ 4:00 pm EST

Location:

DSB1 Board Office(s)

Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Vacancy Details: 1.0 FTE Permanent (10-month permanent position)

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

District School Board Ontario North East is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Student Support Consultant. Reporting to the Special Education Lead, the successful candidate will provide direct observation and assessment of identified students within the educational setting using Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) principles. Working collaboratively with the school team, the successful candidate will develop individualized Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans and support school staff with the effective implementation and development of the Behaviour Support Plan and any classroom strategies through modelling, coaching, consultation, and feedback.

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

• Bachelor's degree
• Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI); instructor designation is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other developmental disabilities.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with wide range of stakeholders including Superintendents, Principals, Teachers, Child and Youth Workers, Educational Assistants, student and their families, and community partners.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community and social service agencies, including their mandates programs and services
• Experience working with diverse populations is considered an asset
• Experience working within the educational sector is considered an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills, with a strong commitment to cooperative planning, action and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's licence (The nature of the position will require the successful candidate to service a large geographical area).

Hourly rate $49.46 (plus vacation pay %)

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.

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)