Applications are invited for the position of Temporary Behaviour Support Specialist in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division.
Location: Educational Service Centre- Edson, Alberta
Start Date: Duties to commence October 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 or the return of the incumbent, whichever occurs sooner.
Hours of Work: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology / sociology / social work, etc.;
• Training / expertise in behavioural and emotional regulation and/or applied behaviour analysis, etc.;
• Related experience working with children and youth with complex needs and behavioural; challenges, preferably in an education environment;
• Experience and competency in a calm, caring, trauma-informed approach centered around patience and understanding of diversity; and
• The nature of this position will require travel within the Division; mileage reimbursement at the Division approved rate.

The Behaviour Support Specialist will provide behavioural support for the children and youth throughout the Division and will have specific responsibilities for the following:

• Address challenging behaviours and teach adaptive skills to children, youth and adults with behavioural difficulties such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder and/or intellectual disabilities based on the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA);
• Assist school staff to establish routines, reinforcement strategies, and other best practices in the field to fit the individualized needs of a student within their school community;
• Analyse and interpret educational and/or behavioural assessments and other assessments and provide programming suggestions;
• Support the Divisional Psychologist with assessments;
• Other duties as assigned Teacher Consultant of Inclusive Learning that may include organizing and/or delivering system or school-level professional development; and