Temporary 50% School Support Counsellor REPOST

Applytoeducation; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Renfrew County District School Board is seeking a Temporary School Support Counsellor for Champlain Discovery Public School in Pembroke. The position is 50% of a full-time schedule (17.5 hours per week) with a schedule to be determined.

Immediate to June 28, 2027, with offers contingent on compliance and qualifications. Responsibilities include promoting mental health in the classroom, providing targeted support, assisting students with behavioural challenges, and supporting attendance and

Qualifications

• Two-year community college diploma in the social services field or equivalent education/experience accepted by the RCDSB.
• Experience supporting child and youth mental health and well-being.
• Experience working within a school setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to support students.
• Provide mental health promotion in classrooms and school.
• Offer targeted support to students or groups as needed.
• Support students with behavioral exceptionalities.
• Assist students facing mental health challenges and attendance issues.

Skills

Mental health support

School setting experience

Education

Two-year community college diploma in social services

Job description

REPOST

November 10, 2026

THE RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

requires the following

TEMPORARY SCHOOL SUPPORT COUNSELLOR

SCHOOL: Champlain Discovery Public School, Pembroke

SCHEDULE: 50% of full time (17.5 hours per week; schedule to be determined)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum two year community college diploma in the social services field (e.g. CYW, SSW, BSW, BST), or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the RCDSB.
• Experience supporting child and youth mental health and well-being.
• Experience working within a school setting is essential.

DUTIES:

Working in a multi-disciplinary team setting and following a tiered pathway for student support andaccess to mental health services, the School Support Counsellor will:

• Provide support for mental health promotion in the classroom and school.
• Provide targeted support and intervention to students and/or groups as needed.
• Provide support for students with behavioural exceptionalities.
• Provide support for children and youth facing mental health challenges.
• Provide support for students with attendance issues.

TERM:

Immediately to June 28, 2027 (or return of incumbent)

Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in the Collective Agreement for the School Support Counsellors and the RCDSB Administrative Procedures. Positions will be filled by members of the Board's School Support Counsellor bargaining unit BEFORE external applications are considered. The Board reserves the right not to fill a position.

All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening and educational qualifications acceptable to the Board.

The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources ([e-mail]) throughout any stage of the recruitment process.

The RCDSBis committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our
employment practices. For more information please visit the RCDSB Careerspage.