BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Division Schools Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our Recent Employees page. We are looking to hire a temporary 1.0 FTE Behaviour Support Specialist who will provide support to schools within our division. This assignment is to commence as soon as possible and terminate June 25, 2027.

The Behaviour Support

Specialist will work with our Support Services team. This Division-based position will provide specialized behavioural, social-emotional, and mental-health-informed support to students in Grades 7–12, helping schools respond to increasing classroom complexity and complex student needs.

The Behaviour Support

Specialist will provide both direct student support and consultation to school teams, with a solid focus on building staff capacity and creating sustainable supports within schools. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, collaborative advocate for youth who is deeply committed to student success and inclusive education. Grounded in a student-centered, dignity-affirming approach, you bring strong professional judgment and the flexibility to thrive across diverse school environments.

You excel at fostering positive behavior through proactive classroom management and build strong, trusting connections with students, colleagues, and parents alike. Comfortable balancing direct student support with consultation, you empower school teams by developing staff capacity, confidence, and shared strategies to create sustainable, division-wide supports.



Additionally, you demonstrate a clear alignment with a Christ-centered working environment, with active participation in the Catholic faith considered a valued asset.

Post-secondary education in counselling psychology, social work, psychology, education, behavioural sciences, or a related field. A Master's degree is an asset; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered;

Experience supporting children or youth with behavioural, social-emotional, mental-health, trauma-related, or neurodevelopmental needs

- Solid commitment to Catholic Education
- A valid driver's licence and the ability to travel between Division schools
- A current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. Specialization and previous experience in the development of programming to support students who present with behavioural challenges
- School-based counselling or student support
- Behaviour, safety, regulation, transition, or re-entry planning
- Staff consultation, coaching, or professional learning
- Grief and anxiety support
- Capable of working with a variety of staff in supporting individualized learning opportunities
- Knowledge of developing, maintaining and evaluating Instructional / Behaviour Support Plans for students;

Experience in collaborating with external agencies / community support programs. For more information regarding this position, please contact the Director of Support Services, Mrs.

📌 Behaviour Support Specialist - Division Schools (Lethbridge)
🏢 Holyspirit
📍 Lethbridge