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Company Overview
Rocky View Schools (RVS) serves the educational needs of over 25,000 students within 54 diverse schools. As the fifth largest school jurisdiction in Alberta, RVS balances the development of learner competencies with an ongoing emphasis on literacy and numeracy. We believe all learners deserve to have their needs met through learning communities that value inclusion, diversity, compassion and fairness. In RVS, the best interest of students is at the center of everything we do.
The Opportunity
Rocky View Schools invites applications for a temporary, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Positive Behaviour Coach starting August 31, 2021 until June 30, 2022. The incumbent will provide one-to-one direct support and intervention to identified student(s); provide ongoing modeling and coaching to classroom teachers and support staff; and participate as a member of the Learning Support Team in providing direction and expertise, to build knowledge and understanding across the Division. The incumbent will also provide knowledge and expertise in designing and developing personalized learning programs for students with challenging social-emotional behaviors in a variety of educational settings.. This position is located at the Education Center in Airdrie, Alberta. A valid Alberta Motor Vehicle License and access to a reliable vehicle will ne required, as travel is essential.
Responsibilities
Provide one on one direct support and intervention to identified students in elementary school settings
Provide ongoing modeling and coaching to classroom teachers and support staff regarding intervention strategies
Conduct observations and functional behavioral analysis to determine target behaviours and establish baseline data
Consult with school and division staff to gather pertinent and essential documentation and information
Provide professional learning opportunities for school and division staff regarding Social and Emotional Behavioural difficulties, Behavioural Techniques, Applied Behavioural Analysis and Functional Behavioural Analysis
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science discipline with a psychology or education major; specialized training an asset
Minimum of three years successful experience working with persons with severe social-emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties
Rocky View Schools Benefits
6% Vacation Pay
Professional development and training opportunities
Free parking
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: $29.82 Starting rate
How to Apply: We request all applications be placed through https://rockyview.simplication.com
Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.
Quote Job Code: #3057683
Closing Date: On or before June 30, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
www.rockyview.ab.ca
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.
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