Job Description

Positive Behaviour Coach

Learning Supports - Education Centre

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.


RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Iyaxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Metis District.







Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

Rocky View Schools invites applications for a

continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Positive Behaviour Coach

to work a 10-month school calendar schedule starting

immediately

.


The Positive Behaviour Coach provides one-to-one direct support and intervention to identified student(s) and provides ongoing modeling and coaching to classroom teachers and support staff. The Positive Behaviour Coach provides direction and expertise in designing and developing personalized learning programs for students with challenging social-emotional behaviors in a variety of educational settings across Rocky View Schools (RVS).


This position is located at the Education Center in Airdrie, Alberta.


A valid Alberta Motor Vehicle License and access to a reliable vehicle will be required, as travel is essential.

Responsibilities

Provides one-on-one direct support and intervention to identified students Models intervention strategies for classroom teachers and support staff Based on information and data collected, develops strategies and functionally sound intervention plans to address targeted behaviours Assists in the development of the student's IPP incorporating elements of the intervention plan, where appropriate, to maximize student success Conducts observations and functional behavioural assessment to determine target behaviours and establish baseline data Provides professional learning opportunities for school and division staff to deepen their knowledge, understanding, and expertise of Social and Emotional Behavioral difficulties Prepares necessary documentation (i.e. client related records, consultation notes, assessment reports, progress reports, etc.) Partners with educators, families, and community agencies to provide effective learning environments for students

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science discipline with a psychology or education major Specialized training in supporting students in inclusive educational environments Minimum of three years' successful experience working with persons with severe social-emotional, behavioural, and/or mental health difficulties

Rocky View Schools Benefits

6% Vacation Pay Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental Benefits, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account(s), Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan) Defined Benefit Pension Plan Professional development and training opportunities Free Parking

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely manner Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external clients Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision Excellent verbal and written communication skills Participates in program development, improvement, effectiveness, and innovation of special education instructional methods Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment.

Open to:

Internal and External applicants

Salary Range:

$37.92-$46.06 hourly rate

How to Apply:

We request all applications be placed through


Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

Quote Job Code: #

3975112

Closing Date:

On or before

September 3, 2025 at 4:30 pm MST.

Rocky View Schools


Human Resources


We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is not delay in contacting you.