Behavioural Strategist (Complexity Team) - Full-time - Temporary

Foothills School Division; High River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills School Division in Alberta is recruiting a Behavioural Strategist/Consultant to support junior high and high school complexity teams under the Complexity Funding initiative for 2026-27. The successful candidate will conduct FBAs, design and monitor Positive Behaviour Support Plans, coach staff, and collaborate with educators, families, and therapists to create inclusive learning environments.

Requirements include a Master's in ABA/related field, BCBA certification, 2+ years experience,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Current BCBA certification.
• Minimum two years of related experience supporting children and youth with behavioural and/or complex learning needs.
• Experience conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments and developing individualized behaviour intervention plans.
• Strong understanding of ABA principles and evidence-based behavioural interventions.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with educators, therapists, and families.
• Excellent communication, consultation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze data, monitor progress, and adjust interventions based on student response.

Responsibilities

• Conduct FBAs to identify factors contributing to challenging behaviours.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Positive Behaviour Support Plans and behaviour intervention strategies.
• Support school teams in responding to complex behavioural, social-emotional, and executive functioning needs.
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, educational assistants, families, and multidisciplinary team members to promote student success.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional learning opportunities for school staff.
• Support the development of inclusive classroom practices and proactive behavioural supports.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring records, and reporting related to interventions and student outcomes.
• Facilitate family collaboration and engagement in behaviour support planning.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with BACB ethical standards and professional best practices.

Skills

Functional Behaviour Assessments

Data analysis

Staff coaching

Collaboration

ABA principles

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field

BCBA certification

Job description

As part of Alberta Education's Complexity Funding initiative, Foothills School Division is implementing Junior High/High School Complexity Teams during the 2026-27 school year. The purpose of these multidisciplinary teams is to strengthen our capacity to support students with complex learning, behavioural, social-emotional, and executive functioning needs through a proactive, collaborative, and school-based approach.

We invites applications for a Behavioural Strategist/Consultant to join this innovative initiative. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting schools to develop inclusive learning environments and effective behavioural supports that promote student success and well-being.

Working collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, educational assistants, families, and multidisciplinary team members, the Behavioural Strategist/Consultant will provide expertise in behaviour assessment, intervention planning, staff coaching, and capacity building. The successful candidate will support schools in understanding and responding to complex behavioural needs using evidence-based approaches grounded in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) to identify factors contributing to challenging behaviours.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Positive Behaviour Support Plans and behaviour intervention strategies.
• Support school teams in responding to complex behavioural, social-emotional, and executive functioning needs.
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, educational assistants, families, and multidisciplinary team members to promote student success.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional learning opportunities for school staff.
• Support the development of inclusive classroom practices and proactive behavioural supports.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring records, and reporting related to interventions and student outcomes.
• Facilitate family collaboration and engagement in behaviour support planning.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) ethical standards and professional best practices.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience supporting children and youth with behavioural and/or complex learning needs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments and developing individualized behaviour intervention plans.
• Strong understanding of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based behavioural interventions.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with educators, therapists, and families.
• Excellent communication, consultation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze data, monitor progress, and adjust interventions based on student response.
• Valid Alberta driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the division.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new division-wide initiative focused on strengthening supports for junior high and high school students with complex needs. You will work alongside a collaborative team of professionals dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive.

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.