Term Indigenous Student Support Counsellor

Indigenous Student Support Counsellor

Educational Services – 35 Hours/Week (10 months/year). Effective: September 2026 – June 2027 with the possibility of extension without competition. Yearly Salary: $71,075 - $79,475.

Position Overview

The Indigenous Student Support Counsellor will consult with school personnel and parents to provide strategies for student success. The Counsellor will provide support to socially, emotionally, and behaviourally at‑risk students, act as part of the educational team, and liaise with community agencies on behalf of the student, the family, and the school.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities

• Understanding of the educational, social, and developmental needs of children and youth.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to display initiative in problem solving.
• Supporting Indigenous student achievement, engagement, belonging, identity development, and well‑being through strengths‑based and culturally responsive approaches.
• Provide direct student support to individuals, small groups, and in classrooms in areas such as social emotional learning, social skills, conflict resolution, bullying, early intervention with attendance concerns, anger management and well‑being.
• Participate in case conferences with community agencies, school personnel and parents to develop support plans for at‑risk students.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local Indigenous organizations, service providers, and community partners.
• Provide strategies and classroom resources to effect appropriate behavioural change.
• Collaborate with school personnel in the development of Student Safety Plans for at‑risk students.
• Provide support to school personnel and parents in the aftermath of a crisis and/or a traumatic event.
• Consult with schools on the assessment of high‑risk students and suicide risk assessment.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as well as provide professional development to Board employees and community agencies.
• Maintain a high standard of professional development through adequate knowledge of school board programmes and community resources.
• Be knowledgeable of Board policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Support schools in addressing anti‑Indigenous racism and fostering culturally safe, inclusive, and identity‑affirming learning environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Community College Diploma/Degree or University Degree in a social science discipline such as Child and Youth Care, Behaviour Science, Bachelor of Behaviour Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent combination of university degree and related work experience.
• Experience building respectful relationships with Indigenous students, families, communities, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers.
• First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Lived experience and demonstrated connections to Indigenous communities will be considered significant assets.
• Hold a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Across LDSB, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The LDSB is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective employees in any way, and such information will remain confidential.