Behaviour Support Specialist - Division Schools

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is seeking a temporary 1.0 FTE Behaviour Support Specialist to support schools across the division.

The role focuses on behavioural, social-emotional, and mental-health-informed strategies, with direct student support and consultancy to staff teams, aiming to enhance staff capacity and sustainable practices division-wide.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in counselling psychology, social work, psychology, education, behavioural sciences, or related field.
• Master's degree asset; equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting children/youth with behavioural, social-emotional, mental-health, trauma-related, or neurodevelopmental needs.
• Strong commitment to Catholic Education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel between Division schools.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized behavioural, social-emotional, and mental-health-informed support to students in Grades 7–12.
• Deliver direct student support and consultation to school teams with a focus on building staff capacity.
• Create sustainable supports within schools and division-wide programs.

Skills

Counselling

Social Work

Psychology

Education

Behavioural sciences

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Criminal Record Check

Education

Master's degree preferred

Related field degree acceptable

Job description

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT SPECIALIST – Division Schools

This position is open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our New 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. Depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate, this position may be covered by the ATA collective agreement or classified as an out of scope position.

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 strong focus on building staff capacity and creating sustainable supports within schools.

The Individual

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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;


• Strong commitment to Catholic Education;


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written;


• Ability to build professional capacity in teachers;


• A valid driver's licence and the ability to travel between Division schools;


• A current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Preferred Experience

• 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;


• Crisis prevention and de-escalation;


• Restorative practices;


• Trauma-informed practice;


• Suicide intervention;


• Grief and anxiety support;


• Neurodiversity and complex student needs;


• 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. Crystal Lothian at 403-327-9555 or [e-mail].

Interested, qualified applicants are asked to apply online with a complete application package by 12:00 pm on Thursday, Oct 1, 2026.

Application Package Must Include The Following

• A cover letter addressed to: Anthea Boras, Deputy Superintendent of Schools;


• Resume and any other documentation which would support your application;


• Contact information for 3 references;


• Pastoral Reference Form.

Please note: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for submitting résumés, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the application has listed a reference for that employer.