Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA)- Attendance Focus (1.0 Permanent)

OSSTF - PSSP

Comp. 25-410

Closing date : 2025-09-25  @ 4:00 pm EST

Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA) Attendance Focus                              

Location:                    W. Earl Miller Public School and Pinecrest Public School

Start date:                As soon as possible

Vacancy Details:      1.0  (permanent position with an end date of June 25, 2026)

The  Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA)- Attendance Focus, will provide intensive supports to students who identify as Indigenous with the goal of all students reaching personal excellence. The Indigenous Student Advisor will play a lead role in assisting all staff members to improve achievement, attendance, well-being, and graduation rates for students who self-identify as Indigenous throughout DSB Ontario North East.

As the Indigenous Student Advisor with attendance focus, you will be responsible for supporting and promoting attendance among students who self-identify as Indigenous. Your role will involve building positive relationships with students, families, Nations, outside agencies, and community partners to address attendance barriers and provide necessary support. The ISA will be the primary contact for attendance of students who self-identify as Indigenous.

The responsibilities of the Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA) - Attendance Focus will include but are not limited to:

• Daily tracking of attendance using the Power of BI to support, and monitor attendance.
• Monitor and track attendance data and provide regular reports and updates to school administration.
• Regularly communicate with families of students who are at risk of being persistently absent.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve attendance rates among students who self-identify as Indigenous using prevention, intervention, and monitoring strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to identify students at risk of persistent absenteeism and develop targeted intervention plans utilizing high yield strategies from Attendance Matters.
• Conduct home visits, meetings, and outreach activities to engage families and address attendance concerns.
• Creating and enhancing a welcoming and supportive space.
• Building close, supportive relationships with students, families, Nations, and outside agencies.
• Acting as an advocate for Indigenous students within the school team (i.e., school staff, families, Nation(s), community services and outside agencies.
• Collaborate with community organizations and agencies to connect students and families with additional resources and support.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to Indigenous education and support services.

Qualifications:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma and/or experience
• Post-secondary education is an asset (e.g., Educational Assistant, Social Work)
• Valid drivers license is required.
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge of cultural teachings and best practices is required.

Salary as per the current OSSTF - PSSP Collective Agreement Collective Agreements (dsb1.ca)

Interested Candidates:

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at www.dsb1.ca 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.

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   humanresources@dsb1.ca

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.

Cindy Pye-Reasbeck (Board Chair) -  Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)

2025-09-18