Behaviour Support Teacher
Division Office
Prairie Rose Public Schools is seeking a passionate and skilled Division Behaviour Support Teacher to join our Student Experiences Team. This position is ideal for an educator who understands that behaviour is often a reflection of unmet needs, lagging skills, or life experiences, and who believes that positive relationships, supportive environments, and meaningful opportunities for connection can change a student's trajectory. Working alongside students, educators, families, and community partners, the Division Behaviour Support Teacher helps schools create the conditions that support resilience, promote Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and ensure every student has opportunities to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. No two days are the same. One day you may be supporting a student transitioning back to school after a significant challenge; the next day you may be coaching a school-based staff, facilitating a collaborative planning meeting, or delivering professional learning that strengthens inclusive practices across the division. Make a Difference Where It Matters Most At Prairie Rose Public Schools, we recognize that resilience is built through relationships, belonging, and meaningful opportunities to experience success. The Division Behaviour Support Teacher supports schools in creating environments where students experience the protective factors known to contribute to healthy development and positive long-term outcomes, including: ● Strong relationships with caring adults. ● A sense of belonging and connection at school. ● Opportunities to develop strengths and interests. ● Meaningful participation in school and community life. ● Consistent, supportive, and responsive learning environments. ● Opportunities to build self-regulation, problem-solving, and coping skills. Through this work, the Division Behaviour Support Teacher helps schools move beyond managing behaviour toward fostering student growth, resilience, and well-being. Roles/Responsibilities: ● Support students in developing self-regulation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. ● Create opportunities for students to experience success, connection, and belonging. ● Support interventions that strengthen resilience, with positive developmental outcomes. ● Collaborate with school teams to ensure students experience protective factors that support well-being and engagement. ● Problem-solve complex student situations. ● Develop practical and sustainable behaviour supports. ● Strengthen classroom practices Characteristics: ● Builds strong relationships with students and adults. ● Sees strengths before challenges. ● Understands behaviour through a lens of curiosity and support. ● Believes inclusion is both a mindset and a practice. ● Is comfortable navigating complexity and uncertainty. ● Values collaboration and continuous learning. ● Can move seamlessly between direct student support and coaching adults. ● A commitment to student success and well-being.
Qualifications
● Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate. ● Successful teaching experience. ● Expertise in behaviour support, self-regulation, and inclusive education. ● Strong consultation, facilitation, and communication skills. ● Experience supporting students with complex behavioural and social-emotional needs. ● Knowledge of trauma-informed, relationship-based, and strengths-focused practices.
Terms of Employment
Position Type: Full-Time Continuous, Student Experiences Team
About Prairie Rose Public Schools:
At Prairie Rose Public Schools, we believe schools play a vital role in shaping the experiences that help children flourish. The Division Behaviour Support Teacher contributes to this work by helping students build resilience, strengthening the capacity of school teams, and ensuring that every learner has access to the positive relationships and experiences that support lifelong well-being, learning, and success.
Submission Details
Please submit resume, with 3 professional references and a completed Reference Release Form to: Lisa Lindsay, Assistant Superintendent – Student Experiences Email: lisalindsay@prrd8.ca Phone: 403-527-5516 Interview considerations will begin upon receipt of application. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search.