Alternative Learning Team - Consultant

Medicine Hat High School; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicine Hat Public School Division seeks a full-time consultant on the Alternative Learning Team to provide consultative, collaborative coaching to schools in social and emotional learning and behaviour support.

Reporting to the Associate Superintendent, the role partners with administrators and classroom staff to design inclusive plans and implement positive behaviour supports, differentiating instruction for diverse learner needs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering consultative support on social and emotional learning.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers and service providers.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour supports and behaviour management.
• Experience differentiating instruction and modified programming.
• Ability to deliver professional development and build teacher capacity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultative, collaborative coaching to schools on SEL and behaviour support.
• Partner with administrators, teachers, EAs, and service providers to support programs.
• Create alternative learning plans for students with diverse learning needs.
• Provide professional development and coach staff on implementation of supports.
• Familiarity with Collaborative Response Model and Continuum of Supports.

Skills

Collaborative work with school teams

Professional development delivery

Instruction differentiation

Positive behaviour supports

Understanding of CR Model

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Medicine Hat Public School Division

Alternative Learning Team - Consultant

Student Services

Temporary Position Starting October 2026 - June 30, 2027

Medicine Hat Public School Division is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time consultant position on the Alternative Learning Team. Reporting to the Associate Superintendent of Learning and Student Supports, the consultant will deliver consultative, collaborative, and coaching support to schools in the areas of social and emotional learning as well as behaviour support. Working in close collaboration with the Intervention Coordinator and Alternative Learning Team members, the candidate will partner with administrators, teachers, educational assistants, and service providers system-wide to support educational programs for students with complex and diverse learning needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge, skill and a commitment to:

• Collaboratively working alongside school teams to create alternative learning plans for students with diverse learning needs.
• Understanding positive behaviour supports and how to proactively manage challenging behaviours and design and support the implementation of positive behaviour support plans.
• Knowledge and experience in differentiating instruction and modified programming.
• Understanding of the Collaborative Response Model and the Continuum of Supports.
• Ability to deliver professional development and build teacher capacity.

Preference will be given to candidates with a background in inclusive education and/or proven experience in working with students with diverse and complex needs.

Medicine Hat Public School Division recognizes the need for a continuum of services that target emotional, social, and behavioural needs of students who require more individualized support.

This position will start October 2026. Employees who wish to be considered for this position should review Policy 508: Administrative Appointments and Administrative Procedures 508 P 001 and 508 P 002.

If you have any questions about the Alternative Learning Team or the role, please contact Carla Carrier, Associate Superintendent of Learning and Student Supports [e-mail] or 403-528-6742.

Thank you for your interest in Medicine Hat Public School Division. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.